GUILDERLAND — Make way for the new Subway.

The new owners of the Subway in Cosmos Plaza at 1800 Western Ave. say it is a completely different restaurant.

After a total renovation, Howard Solmon and Michael Giuliano have re-opened the Western Avenue shop with a promise to their customers that it will be better than ever.

The focus of the shop for he and his brother, Solomon said, will be customer service and satisfaction.

Solomon co-owns the Subway shop with his brother Michael Giuliano who has been in the business for more than 12 years. This is Solomon’s first run at a franchise. Having only been in the business for three months, he says he doesn’t plan on stopping there.
"We’re definitely looking to expand in the future, that’s the goal," he said.

Solomon said his brother was tired of successfully managing stores and turning over the profits for other people, so he approached him about co-owning a store.
"I brought the idea to him," Solomon said, "and now here we are."

Solomon lives in North Greenbush and Giuliano lives in Guilderland Center.

Their store is clean and new and ready to start sending out freshly-made subs to its hungry customers, said Solomon.
"I love the location; it’s really a great spot for business," added Solomon about the store’s Westmere address. "It’s really clean"Even if people tap on the glass outside, Michael’s out there cleaning the window right after they leave."

The store will be offering breakfast items by fall, said Solomon, and catering and delivery are also available. Current menu items — mostly sandwiches and wraps but also soups and desserts — range in price from $1.99 to $3.49 for a six-inch sub.

There are also kids menus with sandwiches for $1.49 and dessert options such as sliced apples.

The shop is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
"You can’t do that at McDonald’s or Burger King," Solomon said about his store’s choice of ingredients and options of service.
A grand opening is slated for Wednesday, June 6, where prizes, platters, and "all the works" will be ready. Solomon said buy-one-get-one specials will be available all day long, and, between 5 and 7 p.m., the PYX 106 classic rock radio station will be at the store, broadcasting live.

Solomon is encouraging everyone who has not been to his Subway in a while to come over and check out the new layout, adding that people won’t be disappointed.