HARRISBURG, Pa. — It might be too early to start throwing around words like "dynasty," but Primanti Bros. certainly has a stranglehold on the "Coolest Thing Made in PA" competition.
The Pittsburgh-based sandwich franchise won the title for the second straight year, the PA Chamber announced Thursday.
Primanti Bros. beat out Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in the final round to win this year's competition, which is decided by Pennsylvania voters.
Last year, Primanti Bros. defeated Mrs. T's Pierogies to win the competition.
“From our public bracket unveiling in mid-March to the close matchups over the last several weeks; the participation of the contestants; and – of course – the engagement from the voting public, this year’s contest was not only fun, but wildly successful,” said PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein. “Pennsylvania’s excellence in manufacturing is always something to celebrate, and this annual contest is a great reminder of how many incredible products are made here and beloved across the Commonwealth, the nation, and even around the world. And, after back-to-back championships, Primanti. Bros. is starting to lay claim to a ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ dynasty!”
This year’s contest generated more than 94,000 votes via the PA Chamber’s X and Instagram pages and amassed more than one million social media impressions.
“Win once – maybe it's a fluke. Win twice – and maybe we really are the coolest thing made in Pennsylvania," said Adam Golomb, CEO of Primanti Bros. “If you need us, we’ll be raising a glass or two with our fans at happy hour.”
The competition featured 64 teams across various industries, in every region of the Commonwealth. Nominees were determined following months of public input.
More information about this year’s contest can be found at www.pachamber.org/coolestthing.
