Longtime Capriotti's Fan Opens His Own Location, Bringing His Favorite Sandwiches To Home Community

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has announced the opening of a new location in Abilene, Texas. The new location is slated to open at 3655 Catclaw Dr. on Aug. 27. Capriotti's introduces local communities across the U.S. to the brand's 40-year-old tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house, and other one-of-a-kind sandwiches made using the freshest ingredients.

The new Capriotti's in Abilene is owned by local entrepreneur Matt Farler. While attending the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Farler became well-acquainted with the brand and found his favorite sandwich, the Capastrami. Capriotti's became a place where he and his friends would visit often, and following college, it still remained his favorite sandwich shop as he moved around the United States. Wanting to contribute to the Abilene community, Farler knew there was no better business to bring to the area than his favorite sandwich shop; giving locals their first taste of Capriotti's.     

"In college, Capriotti's was more than a sandwich shop – it was a place of connection and comfort," said Farler. "I am so thrilled to be able to bring the franchise to the people of Abilene for the very first time; to the community that my family and I call home!"

Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches, including The Bobbie: an award-winning creation made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo. As well as the Capastrami, crafted with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw. Capriotti's cheese steaks are made with premium steak, chicken, or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese, plus hot or sweet peppers. In addition to its handcrafted sandwiches, the new Capriotti's shop will bring a multitude of new jobs to the Abilene market.