The Pilgrim sandwich returns alongside Rosemary Swiss Bread, while Port Perks members get a full calendar of seasonal challenges, discounts and holiday offers.
- Port of Subs revives its Thanksgiving-themed Pilgrim sandwich.
- Introduces new Rosemary Swiss Bread with Swiss cheese and rosemary.
- Offers a suite of holiday promotions via Port Perks.
Port of Subs is bringing back The Pilgrim, its seasonal Thanksgiving-inspired sandwich, while introducing Rosemary Swiss Bread for the holiday season. The Reno-based sandwich franchise is pairing the returning favorite with a series of Port Perks rewards, catering offers and gift card promotions designed to give customers more reasons to visit through the end of the year.
The Pilgrim combines tender turkey, savory stuffing and tangy cranberry sauce, bringing familiar holiday flavors into a made-to-order sandwich. It is available at participating locations through November 30, 2026, or while supplies last. The new Rosemary Swiss Bread features Swiss cheese and aromatic rosemary baked into the bread and will remain available through December 31, giving customers another option for customizing their subs during the season.
"The holidays are all about gathering with the people you care about and finding easy ways to give back, whether that's treating your team, catering a family celebration or picking up a thoughtful gift," said Healey Mendicino, president and CEO of Port of Subs. The company is also highlighting its catering menu, which includes boxed lunches, sandwich trays and group meals for office gatherings, family celebrations and holiday parties.
Port Perks members can take part in several seasonal challenges and offers. The Pilgrim Challenge ran through October, rewarding members who purchased the sandwich multiple times with a free Small Pilgrim sub. November promotions include a Hot Sub Challenge, while December brings a Visit Challenge that rewards frequent customers. The brand is also planning its 12 Days of Christmas promotion from December 13 through 24, with daily surprises ranging from discounts to a free Small sub. Additional offers include a Black Friday discount and a gift card promotion running throughout December.
Seasonal campaigns give restaurant franchises opportunities to introduce limited-time products, encourage repeat visits and maintain customer interest beyond a single menu launch. The Competitions and Promotions feature available through Gorilla Dash provides a way for franchise systems to organize customer challenges, rewards and special offers across their locations. For Port of Subs, the combination of a returning sandwich, specialty bread and a holiday rewards calendar keeps the focus on both seasonal flavor and customer engagement.
Key Facts:
| The Pilgrim Sandwich | A seasonal sandwich featuring turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, available October 1 to November 30, 2026. |
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| Rosemary Swiss Bread | New bread offering with Swiss cheese and rosemary, available until December 31, 2026. |
| Port Perks Holiday Promotions | Includes Pilgrim Challenge, Halloween Spinner, and Hot Sub Challenge, among others. |
| Catering and Gift Offers | Rewards for catering orders over $150 and gift card bonuses for holiday gifting. |
| Black Friday and 12 Days of Christmas Deals | Discounts, surprise gifts, and challenges running through November and December. |
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