Is D'Angelo Sub Shop related to D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches?

Question

Here in New England (Massachusetts in particular), one sees two sandwich shops with the D'Angelo name. One has a square green logo saying "d'angelo" with an L made up of a sub. They are very similar to Subway and sell a pretty ordinary menu of subs. The other has a dark red logo saying "D'ANGELO" topped with a half loaf of bread (evoking a sub) with "Grilled Sandwiches" appended to the moniker. They are owned by Papa Gino's now and hold the dangelos.com website. (I cannot find a website for the other d'angelo). They sell subs but aren't sub-centric.

Wikipedia has a piece where they describe the D'Angelo Grilled Sandwich shop precisely, but they provide the logo of the other shop. But this logo does not appear on the dangelos.com website.

Are these two entirely independent chains, or one chain using different brands? If the former, how is it that two company that sell similar products in the same area can use nearly identical names? Is there a licensing agreement?

Answer 1

yeah they are the same company. they are remodeling all the shops in new england

Answer 2

The real question is are they related to Deangelis Donut shops in Western PA? They don't make sandwiches, but the best donuts and rolls/bakery goods you'll find on the planet.

I know, this has no relation to your question - but I know how you LOVE it when people answer your questions with non-sensical responses. Can you 'stalk' someone at Yahoo! Answers?

:-) Just kidding folks, we're friends...

Answer 3

I have never heard of D'Angelo's Grilled sandwiches.If they are like Subway,I know that i wouldn't like them.

Answer 4

yes, the grill has the new bistro feel to it...but the food is still the same.

Answer 5

no, they are two different things..