The Port of Benton has sold its Benton City development building at 515 Ninth St. in Benton City for $300,000.  

Issar Properties LLC, a Subway franchisee, bought the building, which has had a Subway restaurant in it for several years. Issar Properties’ owners, Nishaant Issar and Jennifer Kaslow, took over the Subway franchise through their company Kayaan LLC in January 2025, port officials said. The previous Subway owner was Jeramy Schultz.  

The Benton City Subway is the franchisee’s 12th Subway store throughout the Northwest.  

The building purchased by Issar Properties also has an adjacent space, and the company is actively seeking a tenant.  

The port originally acquired the building at 515 Ninth St. to support local business growth and enhance infrastructure. The building underwent a series of improvements to ensure it was ready for future commercial use.  

“The port’s investment in this property was always intended to be a catalyst for private sector growth,” said Diahann Howard, the port’s executive director, in a statement. “The sale represents a successful transition from public stewardship to private enterprise.”