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Subway Announces CEO Transition
Subway, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, today announced that John Chidsey, Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will retire from the company at the end of 2024, after five years of exceptional leadership in the role. Carrie Walsh, Subway's current President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and former Global Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), will assume the role of Interim CEO, while a search is conducted to identify John's permanent successor.
"I am honored to step into the role of Interim CEO, continuing to drive key initiatives to help...
Subway Unveils New Global Restaurant Design
Subway®, one of the world's largest restaurant brands, is introducing "Fresh Forward 2.0." Rolling out globally in 2025, the next iteration of its global restaurant image is designed to further enhance the guest experience, improve convenience and help drive franchisee profitability.
Since the launch of the initial Fresh Forward design in 2017, over 20,000 restaurants worldwide have remodeled or built new locations in Subway's modern image, helping reset brand perceptions, grow sales, and reenergize franchisees and their teams. Fresh Forward 2.0, builds on that...
Subway's Summer of Footlongs Heats Up with All-New Signature Sandwiches, Sauces and Toppings
Subway's Summer of Footlongs shows no signs of slowing down as the brand makes significant updates to its menu with bold new flavors, textures and returning fan favorites – each showcased on three new signature subs. After unveiling Footlong Dippers last month, Subway's latest footlong snacking innovation, this menu refresh gives its world-famous footlong subs a spicy, tangy and satisfying crunch.
New and Returning Signature Sauces
After a three-year hiatus, Subway's sweet and tangy BBQ sauce is back...
Subway Unveils All-New Footlong Dippers for $3, Kicking off the Summer of Footlongs
Subway® is fueling America's love for all things Footlong with the debut of all-new Footlong Dippers, available at restaurants nationwide. These hot, cheesy and craveable footlong snacks join the wildly popular Sidekicks menu at the irresistible price of $3*.
Footlong Dippers are served hot, swirling melted cheese and meat and rolled in Subway's soft and bubbly lavash-style flatbread. Three mouthwatering varieties – Pepperoni & Cheese, Chicken & Cheese and Double Cheese – are served with one of Subway's 11 signature sauces...
Subway Sale to Roark is Complete
Transaction signals next phase of Subway’s journey, capitalizing on three years of growth
Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, today completed its previously announced sale to affiliates of Roark.
The acquisition comes on the heels of Subway’s three exceptional years of sales growth and positive global net restaurant growth for the first time since 2016. The brand has continued to innovate in 2024, with the introduction of Subway Sidekicks, a hot new menu category, and a fresh lineup of signature wraps, served on a new lavash-style flatbread...
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