NILES, Ohio - Hundreds lined up for the grand opening of Primanti Brothers in Niles Wednesday morning, all hoping to get some free sandwiches.

Primanti Brothers announced that the first 100 people in line will receive free sandwiches for a year. And while the official count didn't start until 5 a.m. Wednesday, a representative from the restaurant said people started lining up Tuesday night.

Those who waited in line will be able to go inside the shop at noon. Primanti Bros. says the restaurant will close for a few hours before reopening to the public at 3 p.m.

The Niles location — Primanti's 34th restaurant over six states — is a full-service retaurant with a bar and outdoor patio.

This is Primanti's second location in the Youngstown area. Primanti Bros. Opened a restaurant on South Avenue in Boardman last year.