Amato's

Amato's Sandwich Shops, Inc.
Company type
Private company corporation
IndustryFoodservice, Fast food Franchising
Founded1902 (124 years ago) (1902)
HeadquartersPortland, Maine, United States
Key people
Giovanni Amato (founder), Dominic Reali (president), Pasquale Troiano (CEO)
Products"Italian sandwich", pizza, pasta, salad
Websitewww.amatos.com

Amato's Sandwich Shops, Inc., is a chain of Italian restaurants that serves sandwiches, pizza and pasta throughout northern New England, United States. It is best known for its Maine Italian sandwich. About half of these are located throughout their home state of Maine. The chain also has a strong presence in Vermont, and there are a handful of other locations within New Hampshire.[1] Additionally, a number of locations are located inside of Nouria gas stations in Massachusetts. Giovanni Amato named his sandwiches "Italians" in honor of his homeland.

History

In 1902, Naples native Giovanni Amato and his wife, Michelina, opened a store on India Street in Portland, Maine.[2] According to official literature, Amato's sandwiches contained ham, American cheese, and fresh vegetables, which the Italian immigrants along the waterfront seemed to enjoy. Amato named his sandwich the "Italian" in honor of his country and his people.[3] Today, there are 40 locations operating under the Amato's brand. Dominic Reali, who purchased the business from the Amato family in 1972,[4] also added Greek olives, sour pickles, and his own oil (a blend of olive and vegetable oil) to the famous Real Italian.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Maine Locations". Amato's. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  2. ^ "Flashback: Amato's on India Street, 1955". Press Herald. March 28, 2016. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "MaineToday.com "From Away". Archived from the original on August 9, 2007. Retrieved November 24, 2007.
  4. ^ "A Maine Italian isn't just beloved – it's a rite of passage on a roll". The Portland Press Herald. February 27, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2026.

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