What is a sandwich shop?
Strange as it might sound, sandwiches are only one small part of what is sold in a sandwich shop. Your customers will also want other breadstuffs such as rolls, baguettes and ciabatta as well as extras like drinks, soups, crisps and chocolates. Some ‘sandwich shops’ provide pastries and other hot foods but we shall steer clear of the café world and remain focused on the sandwich. You have the option of buying in pre-packed sandwiches or making your own on site. By making your own you have greater creative input and have the benefit of being able to advertise your goods as being ‘freshly made’. But it takes more work and time and you have to make sure that your recipes work. Over the last few years there have been a lot of changes in the world of convenience food and there are now many specialist sandwich makers on the market. Several big sandwich makers such as Subway, O’Briens and Pret a Manger have recently come to prominence. McDonalds, once the number one force in the fast-food ind
