Julie Druker | Jul 30, 2015


Rachel Hosseini, the owner and operator of Sharbot Lake's Subway franchise, marked the business's first year anniversary on July 23 by offering her customers a one-day special to help celebrate the event. Patrons who visited the shop on that day received a free 6-inch sandwich with the purchase of a second sandwich and a drink, and also a free piece of anniversary cake.

Hosseini, who is originally from Richmond Hill, bought the former Rising Bun bakery and set up the Subway franchise after becoming familiar with them while working with a construction company in Toronto. Looking for a calmer, quieter life away from the city, and wanting to be closer to nature, she took the plunge and is now living and working full-time in Sharbot Lake.

Currently the business employs 10 staff members - five full-time and five part-time. Hosseini said that the anniversary celebration was her way to thank the many loyal customers who have helped her and her team by continuing to patronize the business throughout the winter months. Hosseini said she is grateful for the way the local community has welcomed her and said that there is lots of room for the business to grow in Sharbot Lake.

She said her first year has been busier than she anticipated. Her regular clientele consists of local residents, many of whom came out to celebrate at Thursday's event. Local nine-to-fivers in the area have been taking advantage of the business's early bird special that Hosseini and her staff offer, a six-inch breakfast sub with a small coffee for $3, which is available before 9am. The business also gets good traffic from weekenders passing through on Highway 7, as well as seasonal cottagers.

Hosseini said that she traveled from Toronto on Thursday especially to be at the event since the business is “her baby”. She thanked her team, including long-time manager Alana Botting, who has been with her since day one and she looks forward to continuing to serve her customers in the many years to come. She said that with a full year now under her belt, she has a few new plans up her sleeve, one of which is to support local school teams and/or events in the area.

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