Rank: 3
Total Units: 30238
Industry: Food: Sandwich Bar and Coffee Shop
Year established: 1965
Year franchising: 1974
Country: United States of America
Total Countries: 87
Website: www.subway.com
Description: Subway was opened by the then 17 year old Fred DeLuca a 17-year-old college freshman, and family friend Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. The first restaurant opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA on August 28 and was called Pete’s Super Submarines. The first franchised SUBWAY® unit opened in 1974 in Wallingford, Connecticut. The popularity of Subway soon spread and in 2008, it was operating more than 30,000 stores in 86 countries. An internationally recognised brand, Subway is by far one of the world’s leading franchises.
There are more than 31,000 SUBWAY® franchises in 91 countries and territories worldwide. Turkey Breast, Italian B.M.T.®, Tuna and the Subway Club® are some of the brand's most popular sandwiches. Fresh Toasted favourites include Meatball Marinara, the Chicken & Bacon Ranch, and our Subway Melt® subs. Jared Fogle's favourite SUBWAY® sandwich is the Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sub - especially when it's toasted!
SUBWAY® restaurants offer a delicious variety of footlong and 6-inch sandwiches, salads and wraps that are made with a wide assortment of meats, cheeses, vegetables and toppings. All SUBWAY® sandwiches are made on freshly baked bread and are prepared in front of the customer – to their specifications!
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