TOGO'S

TOGO'S Eateries, LLC

Company type	Private
Industry	Fast casual restaurant
Founded	1964 (1964) in Marquette, Michigan, United States
Founder	Tom Neumann and Gordon Reed
Headquarters	Campbell, California , United States
Area served	Western United States
Key people	Tony Gioia (former chairman and CEO)
Products	Sandwiches
Owner	Southfield Mezzanine Capital

TOGO'S Eateries, LLC is a U.S.-based fast casual sandwich chain currently owned by Southfield Mezzanine Capital, which took control of the business in March 2019. The company’s headquarters are situated in Campbell, California. TOGO'S operates primarily through franchising, with several outlets co-branded alongside Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores. As of July 2020, the brand boasts more than 180 locations throughout the Western United States.

History

The inaugural TOGO'S was established in 1964 by Northern Michigan University students Tom Neumann and Gordon Reed in Marquette, Michigan. The brand name merges elements from their first names and highlights the original concept focused on takeout service. After one year, Neumann departed, and in 1966, Reed sold the enterprise to Joseph Fountain, who moved the Marquette store twice before settling at its present address. A second location near Marquette opened during the mid-1990s but ceased operations in 2019.

Reed later relocated to San Jose, California, where he reopened TOGO'S in 1968 close to San Jose State University. The modest sandwich shop was distinguished by its "Sandwiches To Go" signage, underscoring its takeout emphasis. In 1971, local student Mike Cobler acquired this outlet. That same year, after selling the San Jose store, Reed launched a second location in Corvallis, Oregon. A third San Jose store was introduced in 1974, and franchising efforts commenced in 1978.

The brand experienced swift growth and was purchased by Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants (a forerunner of Dunkin' Brands) in 1997. By 2001, TOGO'S operated approximately 350 restaurants offering over 25 distinct sandwich options.

In 2007, Mainsail Partners, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, acquired TOGO'S. Tony Gioia, formerly president of Baskin-Robbins, served as chairman and CEO until his retirement in 2017. Mainsail subsequently sold the company to Nimes Capital, led by David Nazarian, in December 2015. In 2018, TOGO'S shifted its beverage lineup from Pepsi products to Coca-Cola Freestyle selections.

Sandwiches

The majority of sandwiches on TOGO'S menu are customarily prepared with lettuce, tomato slices, onions, pickles, and pepperoncinis, collectively referred to as "TOGO'S Style." Depending on the sandwich variety, this preparation may also feature salt and black pepper.

See also

• List of submarine sandwich restaurants