LYNN – Tony Lena?s on Boston Street is a well-known sub shop in this area, but when Joe Ford took ownership, he changed a few things.It?s convenient in that it?s across from the Little River Inn, a breakfast place his parents, Tina and Rick, own.A former employee at Tony Lena?s, Ford, 29, took ownership on Jan. 1, 2014, and he started out by shadowing Lena for six months so he could learn the ropes.He created Joe Ford?s All-American menu, consisting of deluxe cheeseburgers, hot dogs – a new menu item – and french fry combos, smothered with cheese and other sauces. To keep the menu as consistent as possible, he recently incorporated it into the main menu.?I teach seventh- and eighth-grade earth and life science at Marshall Middle School, which is strenuous work, so it?s a relief to come here and make pizzas. It?s fun, and the people are cool,” Ford said.He said Lena told him not to change much since customers are accustomed to it, but he did want to mix it up a bit. They make their own pita bread for salad, and, according to Christine Mitchell, 42, of Lynn, a food preparer and jack-of-all-trades, they took away unpopular items. She also worked there under the former owner.?We took off seafood salad, fried cod, fried mushrooms,” Mitchell said. We mostly have regulars, so we?ll build a relationship with them. Some people come in every week.”Mitchell said Ford painted the walls green – for Lynn Classical High School, his alma mater – and hung school-oriented portraits on the wall. He also had Tom Barber, owner of TB Arcades, remodel old arcade games.?I added Mortal Combat and the Golden Axe,” Barber said. “It?s only a quarter per play, and it lasts for a few minutes, depending on how good you are. Kids can play it on their Smartphone or laptop, but it?s not the same.”Barber said he misses having Lena around, but as long as Ford?s smiling, it?s good for him.Lena said Ford brought the establishment because of the name.?There was no reason to change the name,” Lena said. “The business was going well and has been in Lynn since 1945. We even had Tony Lena shirts with the face on them.”Ford did away with that.Customer Mike Harding visits the shop three to four times a week.?I like the staff,” Harding said. “The prices are reasonable, and the food is good.”Harding orders pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers – always take-out.Ford said Raw Arts donated a Tony Lena?s sub roll graffiti style and a hot dog superhero busting through the walls with a Boston Street sign.Nate Budwah plans to order from the new menu.?Now that I?ve seen it, I?ll most likely order from it,” Budwah said. “I?ll most likely try everything at one point in my life. People should try it if they haven?t already.”His favorites are the BLT or steak and cheese subs. He ordered a cheese pizza during an interview.Lena is happy with the success of Ford?s business.?He?s doing very well,” Lena said. “He does call from time to time, and I try to provide him with whatever he needs. He wants to add more community interest, like from Marshall and Classical.”