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VERNON TOWNSHIP — More retail development is slated for next year in Vernon Township.

D.A.L.R.T. Inc. A Jersey Mike’s sub shop franchise and a Tobacco King location will open next to the Dunkin’ at 18184 Conneaut Lake Road.

The two businesses will be located in the two remaining spaces in the small shopping center built by D.A.L.R.T Inc. of New Castle. D.A.L.R.T owns and operates the Dunkin’ franchise located at the shopping center. The company opened the Dunkin’ location in January 2020.

A lease for a Jersey Mike’s sub shop has been signed and will occupy the space next to Dunkin’. Tobacco King has leased the other open unit, located on the east side of the building.

D.A.L.R.T. Development is doing the construction and the Jersey Mike’s is expected to open in early April. The owners do not have a timeline yet for opening Tobacco King. Jersey Mike’s is a fast-casual sub sandwich franchise with more than 2,600 locations nationwide offering fresh sliced and grilled subs, according to its website. Its origins date back to 1956 in New Jersey.

D.A.L.R.T. Inc. operates a total of 11 Dunkin’ locations in western and northwestern Pennsylvania — five in the Erie area, three in the New Castle area plus Edinboro, Grove City and Meadville.