Comfort food chain Metro Diner meets challenges with continued growth

In 2018, Metro Diner closed two diners and opened 26, for a net total of 24 new locations.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 6:00 a.m. December 28, 2018
Mark Wemple. Hugh Connerty Jr., co-chairman of Metro Diner, says the chain plans to open 22 more locations in 2019. Â Â
Mark Wemple. Hugh Connerty Jr., co-chairman of Metro Diner, says the chain plans to open 22 more locations in 2019. Â Â
  • Strategies
  • Share

Metro Diner buys eggs by the tractor trailer load.

 

Continue reading your article
with a Business Observer subscription.
What's included:
  • ✓ Unlimited digital access to BusinessObserverFL.com
  • ✓ E-Newspaper app, digital replica of print edition
  • ✓ Mailed print newspaper every Friday (optional)
  • ✓ Newsletter of daily business news
Subscribe

Already subscribed? Sign in.

Latest News

  • March 11, 2026
$12B Tampa mining company promotes leader to VP role
  • March 11, 2026
Peachey’s opens second Sarasota County donut store
  • March 10, 2026
Wahlburgers opens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
  • March 10, 2026
Aldi plans new store in south Sarasota County

Sponsored Content