# Subway

> Subway is a global quick-service restaurant brand built on made-to-order sandwiches and an overwhelmingly franchised footprint. Its thousands of independent operators run more than 35,000 restaurants, while the parent system supplies the brand, menu playbook, purchasing network, technology and marketing. Now owned by Roark Capital, Subway is balancing its original promise of customization with preset sandwiches, digital ordering, store redesigns and a renewed push on value.

- **Founded:** 1965
- **Headquarters:** Miami, United States and Shelton, United States
- **Founders:** Fred DeLuca (Co-founder), Peter Buck (Co-founder and original investor)
- **Team size:** Corporate headcount is not publicly disclosed. The restaurant network includes thousands of franchisees and their locally employed teams; the supplied company record estimates 120,000 workers across the broader system.
- **Products:** Made-to-order sandwiches, Subway Series, Wraps, salads and bowls, Sidekicks, Protein Pockets
- **Notable:** Grew from one Bridgeport shop in 1965 to more than 35,000 independently operated restaurants worldwide., Operates in more than 100 countries and serves millions of guests each day., Built a restaurant format that can work in spaces as small as about 400 square feet.

## Products & services

- **Made-to-order sandwiches** — Six-inch and footlong subs assembled from breads, proteins, cheeses, vegetables and sauces, with both preset recipes and customization.
- **Subway Series** — A numbered lineup of chef-developed signature sandwiches designed to make ordering faster while retaining optional customization.
- **Wraps, salads and bowls** — Formats that use many of the same modular ingredients as the sandwich line.
- **Sidekicks** — Footlong snacks launched with a cookie, an Auntie Anne's pretzel and a Cinnabon churro.
- **Protein Pockets** — Compact tortilla wraps containing more than 20 grams of protein, introduced as a lower-priced grab-and-go option.
- **Fresh Value Menu** — A U.S. menu of 15 entrees under $5 at participating restaurants, including Deli Faves, Protein Pockets and Sub of the Day.
- **Digital ordering and Subway delivery** — Ordering through Subway.com and the Subway app, with pickup, curbside and delivery options varying by restaurant.
- **Catering** — Sandwich platters, boxed meals and other group-order formats offered through participating restaurants.
- **Restaurant franchises** — Traditional and non-traditional restaurant formats, training, brand systems, technology and operating support for independent owners.

## Achievements

- Grew from one Bridgeport shop in 1965 to more than 35,000 independently operated restaurants worldwide.
- Operates in more than 100 countries and serves millions of guests each day.
- Built a restaurant format that can work in spaces as small as about 400 square feet.
- Remodeled or opened more than 20,000 restaurants in the Fresh Forward design by late 2024.
- Returned to positive global net restaurant growth in 2023 for the first time since 2016.
- Signed more than 20 master-franchise agreements that represented over 10,000 future restaurant commitments by early 2025.
- Reported by its franchise site to serve more than 5.5 million sandwiches per day worldwide.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Subway Canada and Lay's Canada launched an Italian Herbs & Cheese flavored potato chip exclusive to Canadian Subway restaurants.
- **2026-05** — Subway added poppi prebiotic sodas to its U.S. beverage lineup and promoted the launch through its rebuilt app and website.
- **2026-04** — The company introduced its first formal U.S. value menu, with 15 entrees under $5 at participating locations.
- **2026-01** — Protein Pockets and a refreshed Sub of the Day offer launched, each priced below $5 at participating U.S. restaurants.
- **2025-07** — Jonathan Fitzpatrick, formerly CEO of Roark-owned Driven Brands, became Subway's chief executive.
- **2025-01** — Subway said more than 20 master-franchise agreements represented over 10,000 future restaurant commitments worldwide.
- **2024-11** — Fresh Forward 2.0 was unveiled for a 2025 global rollout, adding warmer design elements and support for kiosks and digital order flow.
- **2024-04** — Roark Capital completed its acquisition of Subway.

## Links

- Website: https://www.subway.com/en-us/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/subway
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/subway
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/subway
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subway/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subway/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@subway

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Last updated: 2026-08-13