A new O’Briens franchise opens in Corbett Court Shopping Centre, Galway next Tuesday the 4th of September. Franchisee Lorraine Purcell, originally from Nenagh, has extensive experience in the Hotel & Catering industry and is looking forward to opening the new O’Briens store. The O'Briens Sandwich Bars franchising business model has flourished in Ireland for more than a decade, dominating high street locations and more recently shopping centres sites, this latest store opening brings the total number of O’Briens stores in Ireland to 121.

Franchisee Lorraine Purcell says “I’m a strong believer in the quality offering of O’Briens Sandwich Bars nationwide, having worked in the Hotel & Catering industry for a number of years I’ve gained a deep understanding of what customers are looking for and I’m ready for the challenge”.

CEO of O’Briens Fiacra Nagle said: “Having a strong brand and maintaining brand standards is vital. We are delighted to support Lorraine in her new venture as the O’Briens franchisee operation continues to expand in Ireland”.

As with all O’Briens stores, the new Galway store will offer a wide range of products, including coffee, salads, sandwiches, juices, catering and sandwich deliveries. While the focus for O’Briens has always been on healthier choices, the company constantly strives to introduce a more ethical way of doing business with organic deli dishes and snacks, a wide variety of gourmet coffees (where a growing percentage of beans come direct from the grower), and Fairtrade and organic tea.  O’Briens has a greater variety within its tossed salads and healthy Wrappo® ranges, which are perfect for lighter meals during the warmer Spring and Summer months.  For Autumn and Winter, the menu moves more towards traditional and speciality soups, along with toasted sandwiches, in all shapes and forms.