Fans line up for free sandwiches at new Primanti Bros.'s in Boardman

September 16, 2015 at 9:30p.m.

BOARDMAN

When the newest Primanti Bros. location opens its doors to the public Friday, some hardcore fans of the Pittsburgh-based restaurant will have been camped out at the South Avenue store for nearly 24 hours.

Primanti Bros. employees say they are expecting a large crowd for the “100 Club” event that begins with a tailgate-style party at 8 p.m. tonight. The first 100 customers who come through the doors Friday will join that club, which will get them free sandwiches for one year at the new restaurant.

Friday also will mark a milestone for the company: its first location outside of Pennsylvania.

“We’ve finally crossed the border and are excited about our first restaurant in Ohio,” said Primanti Bros. CEO David Head in a statement.

That Boardman was chosen for that move is no coincidence, the Primanti Bros. leadership told a crowd at a VIP opening event Wednesday night.

Read why, and more about the new restaurant in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.