Before Dan Monaco opened Town Hero Subs, he was riding his golf cart through Lake Worth when he spotted a house on fire. A lithium-ion battery had sparked the blaze. Without hesitating, Dan grabbed a potted plant, ran to the backyard pool, and scooped water onto the flames until Palm Beach County firefighters arrived.
"His quick action literally saved my home and my tenant's dog and all of their stuff."
— Kayla Ogilbee, homeowner | WPTV News Channel 5
That same week, he opened Town Hero Subs in Lantana — and donated 50% of grand opening proceeds to the family. WPTV covered the whole story. Town Hero wasn't just a name. It was already true.
Read the full WPTV story →Dan Monaco founded Town Hero Subs with one idea: make the kind of sandwich shop that the community actually deserves. Fresh-sliced daily. Made to order. No shortcuts. Eighteen months and two locations later, that idea is a Palm Beach County institution.
The crew at both the Lantana and Lake Worth locations shows up every day with the same energy — making food that's worth talking about, and building a brand worth being part of. You can watch them in action in our original YouTube docu-series, Town Hero's.
▶ Watch Town Hero's on YouTubeMilitary, police, fire, and EMS eat free at both locations. Show your badge or valid ID. Any menu item. No limits. No questions asked. This is our way of giving back to the people who give everything to this community.
LEARN ABOUT HERO FOR HERO →Two locations in Palm Beach County. Open 7 days. Fresh made-to-order every time.