During a time of record unemployment, Subway opens thousands of positions with employee safety top-of-mind

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  With record unemployment levels across the country, Subway® Restaurants announced its local Franchise Owners seek to hire approximately 50,000 jobs in North American restaurants. This effort further deepens the brand’s community connections as Subway can be found in almost every community across the U.S. and Canada, and directly addresses some of the devastating effects of the COVID-19 crisis.

Subway recognizes the importance of supporting its communities and providing safe, reliable job opportunities to those seeking employment – now more than ever. Starting this summer at participating North America restaurants, thousands of job opportunities will be available ranging from entry-level to management.

“As our business continues to see a growing demand for our value offerings, curbside pick-up and delivery, we are happy to support such a large-scale employment opportunity to meet the demands of our guests,” said Aidan Hay, Subway VP of Operations for North America. “We’ve been fortunate that a majority of Subway restaurants remained open the past few months and are so appreciative to the Franchise Owners and their employees who have made that possible. For existing and new employees, it is important to us that each one feel valued and safe when working in our restaurants.”

Subway continues to roll out appropriate safety procedures that protect restaurant employees and guests alike. Over the past several months, Subway has been a leader in enhancing its operational procedures to keep restaurants safe and clean. Measures such as closing its dining rooms, working with third-party delivery partners to ensure contactless delivery, providing over one million masks for restaurant employees, requiring appropriate social distancing guidelines in restaurants among employees and guests, increasing food safety procedures and providing its Franchise Owners with guidelines for employee wellness checks have allowed Subway to keep its restaurants running safely. As the brand moves forward with new employment opportunities, safety will remain its top priority.

Anyone interested in working at Subway should visit subway.com/careers to learn more or visit their local Subway restaurant.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations while serving over 6 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by more than 20,000 Franchise Owners, who employ many people in their communities. The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2020 Subway IP LLC

For every Subway order purchased through Postmates, a 6-inch sub will be donated to fuel healthcare workers working the frontlines

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  In honor of National Nurses Week, Subway® Restaurants is teaming up with Postmates, the leader in delivery on demand, to give guests the power to make a difference and help feed healthcare workers fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now through May 10, Subway will donate a 6-inch sub to healthcare workers in the U.S. for every Subway order purchased through Postmates with a value of $15 or more. * Subs donated by Subway will be delivered by Postmates in coordination with its non-profit partner Feed Hero Nurses, a volunteer-run organization in partnership with Random Acts that is dedicated to providing meals to nurses on the frontlines.

“We’re proud to partner with Postmates during these unprecedented times,” said John Chidsey, Chief Executive Officer at Subway. “We want to show our gratitude to the men and women working tirelessly on the frontlines to keep our communities safe, and with this program, we’re able to do that by providing thousands of meals to keep them fueled during those long hours.”

Across the U.S., Subway restaurants remain open and ready to serve guests and the community. Franchise Owners and their teams have donated hundreds of thousands of sandwiches to feed frontline healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers. In addition, Subway, with the support of guests nationwide, donated 15 million meals** to Feeding America to help provide for people in need during this time. Now guests have another opportunity to enjoy their favorite sub and give a sub back to the healthcare professionals working so diligently to keep communities healthy and safe.

Postmates will work with its partners, Feed Hero Nurses and Random Acts, to coordinate lunch and dinner deliveries to participating hospitals and medical centers in communities hit the hardest by the virus outbreak, including Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Southern California, and Southern Florida.

“At Postmates, we pride ourselves on giving back to the communities we serve,” said Eric Edge, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Postmates. “With Subway and Feed Hero Nurses, we’re honored to be able to support thousands of the amazing hospital workers in areas most affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.”

“Feed Hero Nurses is extremely grateful for this partnership with Subway and Postmates,” said Michael Bleau, Project Founder of Feed Hero Nurses. “Through this program we’re able to deliver tens of thousands of delicious meals to overnight shift nurses in COVID-19 units throughout the country, at a time when support is needed, and nutritious meal options are limited.”

Through delivery, Subway makes it easy and convenient for guests to order their favorite subs while staying safe. Subway along with its delivery partners, such as Postmates, offers safely prepared and packaged options that can be delivered contact-free right to your door.

Consumers can join Subway in donating a sub to healthcare workers by visiting Postmates.com or downloading the Postmates app on iOS or Android.

For additional information about how Subway and its Franchise Owners are addressing the coronavirus outbreak, visit Subway.com/COVIDRelief. To learn more about Postmates’ response to COVID-19, please see Postmates’ statement to customers, merchants and fleet, as well as Postmates’ recently announced benefits for its fleet including the on-demand industry’s first-ever family care relief policy.

About Subway® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations while serving over 6 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by more than 20,000 Franchise Owners, who employ many people in their communities. The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2020 Subway IP LLC

*From 5/4-5/10/20 Subway® will donate the average monetary equivalent of a 6″ sub ($4.89) for every $15 or more purchase made via Postmates, up to $85,000, to Random Acts, Inc. for the Feed Hero Nurses Program. Feed Hero Nurses will use the donations to purchase Subway® food for participating hospitals.

**Subway® donated the monetary equivalent of 15 million meals as $1.5 million

About Postmates

Postmates is a leader in on-demand food delivery. The platform gives customers access to the most selection of merchants in the US with more than 600,000 restaurants and retailers available for delivery and pickup, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The market leader in Los Angeles and markets across the southwest, Postmates covers 80% of US households, across all 50 states. Customers can get free delivery on all merchants by joining Postmates Unlimited, the industry’s first subscription service. Learn more or start a delivery by downloading the app or visiting www.postmates.com.

About Random Acts and Feed Hero Nurses program 

Feed Hero Nurses is an all-volunteer project, delivering meals to overnight Covid-19 and ICU nursing units at hospitals in surge cities nationwide, organized under the non-profit Random Acts. Random Acts is a US-based non-profit 501(c)(3) registered organization which engages the world one random act of kindness at a time. Run entirely by volunteers, Random Acts funds small-scale acts of kindness in communities and large projects, such as a Haitian orphanage and a free school for children in rural Nicaragua. Random Acts’ present efforts are focused on aid for people affected by COVID-19 by supporting organizations/groups helping local communities through this pandemic. www.randomacts.org

For every Footlong purchased, Subway will donate a meal to Feeding America

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  For more than 50 years, Subway® restaurants have been open to serve guests and communities. Now, during this unprecedented time, Subway remains committed to not only providing nutritious meals but getting them to those who need it the most. Subway and Feeding America® are teaming up to provide up to 15 million meals* to feed people in need across the country. With the purchase of every Footlong through April 30 for takeout, catering and delivery, Subway will provide a meal* to Feeding America.

With Feeding America predicting food banks needing an additional estimated $1.4 billion over the next six months to feed people in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Subway and its guests are lending their support by simply ordering their favorite Footlong from participating restaurants through the Subway app, on order.subway.com or by visiting Subway.com to find their closest restaurant offering takeout.

“Subway has always been a part of the community to provide delicious subs and a helping hand – and we plan to continue to do just that during this time of hardship,” said Subway’s North America President, Trevor Haynes. “From keeping our restaurants open and safe, to providing better-for-you food options, to our Franchise Owners dedicating their time and donating food, Subway is open to serve. And, we are proud to once again partner with Feeding America to help make sure our neighbors are getting the nutritious meals they need and deserve.”

As of December 2019, the Feeding America network of food banks served about 40 million people a year. It has seen a drastic uptick in need, an unprecedented increase of 17 million people, who will rely on food banks during this uncertain time. This has put an unexpected burden on the Feeding America network, and despite increased support, it still doesn’t have all of the resources it needs to meet demands. As a long-standing supporter of Feeding America, Subway wants to lend its support in helping to alleviate some of this need, using the community reach of its over 24,000 restaurants nationwide to help feed millions of Americans in these uncertain times.

“Feeding America network food banks have seen an unprecedented increase in need for food assistance across the communities they serve,” said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. “Subway’s donation of 15 million meals will help ease the burden felt by our neighbors struggling with hunger so they can instead focus on navigating this difficult time with their families.”

Along with keeping restaurants open and ready to serve, Subway Franchise Owners across the globe have stepped up in big ways in their local communities donating meals to those on the frontlines including healthcare workers and first responders, as well as donating meals to children who normally rely on school lunches.

Subway has also taken steps in restaurant to ensure a safe experience, including increased frequency of cleaning and sanitizing, continued reinforcement of existing health and food safety protocols and moving to a takeout and delivery-only model.

For more information about how Subway and its Franchise Owners are addressing the coronavirus outbreak, visit Subway.com/COVIDRelief.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations while serving over 6 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by more than 20,000 Franchise Owners, who employ many people in their communities. The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2020 Subway IP LLC

About Feeding America

Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

*From 4/17-4/30/20 Subway® will donate the monetary equivalent of 1 meal ($0.10) for every footlong sold, up to 15,000,000 meals ($1.5 million) to Feeding America®. $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Subway® restaurants announced today that Mike Kappitt has joined the company in a newly created role as Chief Operating and Insights Officer. Kappitt will lead Subway’s ongoing efforts across its digital channels, including third-party delivery and catering, as well as oversee the company’s analytics and insights functions.

Kappitt has more than 20 years of experience in both the restaurant and franchising industries, where he has held marketing and business intelligence expertise for global brands including Outback Steakhouse, Burger King North America, and Alamo and National Car Rental.

“Mike brings an extraordinary track record for growing global brands through insights-driven marketing,” said CEO John Chidsey. “His expertise will be invaluable for the continued growth of the Subway brand.”

“I am delighted to join the Subway team and excited to partner with franchisees and other key stakeholders to evolve this great brand for generations to come,” said Kappitt. “I look forward to being part of it.”

Most recently Kappitt served as President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, where he was responsible for leading the domestic operation and development of the brand. Prior to that, he served as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Bloomin’ Brands where he led the development and implementation of growth and marketing strategies across the portfolio of brands. Kappitt also held several marketing and business intelligence positions with Burger King Corporation.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations while serving over 6 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by more than 20,000 Franchise Owners, who employ many people in their communities. The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2020 Subway IP LLC

Get a FREE Footlong when you buy ANY Footlong sandwich in the Subway App or online for a limited time only

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Picking a favorite is never easy, especially when it comes to the delicious choices of Footlong sandwiches at Subway® restaurants. Now, you don’t have to choose one favorite because Subway lets you pick two! For a limited time only at participating restaurants in the U.S., you can get a FREE Footlong when you order ANY Footlong in the Subway® App or online*. That means getting double of what you love – America’s favorite sandwiches made with fresh-cut veggies, toppings, and your choice of sauces and lean protein piled high on freshly baked bread.

To celebrate the new offer with its new national advertising campaign, Subway is teaming up with football stars JJ, TJ and Derek Watt, who understand better than anyone how hard it is to pick a favorite – whether that be a Footlong sandwich or a brother. As competitive as these siblings can be, each brother believes his choice of Footlong reigns supreme. Now, the Watt brothers don’t have to fight over which favorite sub to satisfy them.

“It’s not very often you get the opportunity to partner with a brand that literally played a role in your journey almost every step of the way. We started eating Subway back in our youth football days and continued through college and our professional career,” said the Watt brothers. “It is a privilege to join such an iconic brand and to do so with our entire family makes it even more special.”

No matter what your favorite Footlong sandwich is, you can get a FREE Footlong to share, save or savor when you buy any Footlong in-app or online. Download the Subway App to get your Footlong order started or head to order.subway.com. The offer is available now for a limited time only at participating restaurants.

*Free sub of equal/lesser price. No Extras. 1 BOGO per order. At participating restaurants. No additional discounts. No delivery.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations while serving over 6 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by more than 20,000 Franchise Owners, who employ many people in their communities. The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2020 Subway IP LLC

Subway introduces the NEW! Ultimate Steak, along with the Ultimate Meatball Marinara and Ultimate Spicy Italian

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  ‘Tis the season for something craveable, cheesy and simply delicious!  This holiday season Subway® guests can once again enjoy their favorite indulgence: the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread!

Subway continues to deliver first-in-class, craveable options, including new bread selections. Known for its freshly-baked bread, this year alone Subway tested freshly-baked King’s Hawaiian bread only at Subway and introduced the Ciabatta collection and, of course, the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread.

Back by popular demand and for a limited time only until Dec. 31, guests can cozy up and enjoy an “ultimate” twist on three classic Subway sandwiches – NEW! Ultimate Steak, Ultimate Meatball Marinara and Ultimate Spicy Italian.

“When we launched the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread last year, our guests responded immediately, and we knew we had a hit on our hands,” said Len Van Popering, Subway’s Chief Brand and Innovation Officer. “And, we’re excited to bring back this iconic sandwich, only now adding a new option featuring our savory Steak, taking the ultimate cheesy garlic flavor combination to even new heights.”

The NEW! Ultimate Steak brings together tender shaved steak, green peppers, red onions handcrafted on the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread. The garlicky, gooey goodness of this cheesy masterpiece is sure to bring the ultimate holiday joy.  Served on toasted garlic bread made with savory garlic herb butter spread and bubbly, melty mozzarella—it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

The Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread Collection is available for a limited time only at participating U.S. restaurants.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Subway Restaurants announced today that John Chidsey has been named Chief Executive Officer effective November 18, 2019.

John’s career as a global franchise executive and senior leader for some of the world’s well-known corporations spans brands in and outside of the food and beverage industries.

John was previously the Chairman and CEO of Burger King Holdings, Inc.

Prior to that, he served as Burger King’s President and Chief Financial Officer and held other senior management positions.

Before joining Burger King, John served as Chairman and CEO for two corporate divisions of Cendant Corporation. He led the Vehicle Services Division, which included Avis Rent A Car, Budget Rent A Car Systems, PHH and Wright Express, and the Financial Services Division that included Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Services and various membership and insurance companies.

John also served in key international leadership roles with PepsiCo.

John received an undergraduate degree from Davidson College in North Carolina as well as MBA and JD degrees from Emory University in Georgia.

The owners of the privately held Subway brand issued the following statement, “We’re very pleased to have John join our Subway family.  His diverse business background and global food and beverage expertise will help us continue the evolution of the Subway brand. He will help drive our commitment to always deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and continued support for our franchise owners.  Interim CEO Trevor Haynes will continue with the brand in the role of President North America.”

“I am honored to be joining such an iconic global brand and I am most excited about the future of Subway. I look forward to learning from and working with the many constituents who have built this brand,” said Chidsey.

About Subway® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations while serving over 6 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by more than 20,000 Franchise Owners, who employ many people in their communities. The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Subway® restaurant fans, rejoice! World Sandwich Day is back. Today, Subway is celebrating the holiday with our fourth consecutive year of partnering with Feeding America® to give back to our communities, showing that when you do good things, good things happen.

On November 3, sandwich lovers celebrate the birth of sandwich inventor John Monatgu of Sandwich in England by enjoying their favorite sandwiches. This November 3 through November 9, Subway guests are also invited to do good simply by ordering a sandwich online. For every purchase made on Subway.com and the Subway App, Subway will help provide a meal* to Feeding America. By doing good this World Sandwich Day, Subway guests across the country will have the opportunity to directly contribute to hunger relief efforts in the United States.

Every day, millions of children and adults do not have access to quality meals. Many are forced to make tough decisions between buying food and other necessities such as paying medical bills, rent or transportation. For the fourth consecutive year, Subway is taking a stand against hunger on World Sandwich Day and teaming up with Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to encourage guests to make a difference in their communities while ordering their favorite meal online.

“No one should ever struggle to find their next meal, but sadly one in nine of our neighbors do. Subway and our Franchise Owners are committed to helping our neighbors in need get access to nutritious food,” said Victor Lamberti, Subway’s Manager of Community Engagement. “And, we invite our guests to join us in doing good in our community.”

“The reality is hunger exists in every state and community in the country and that shouldn’t be. We’re thankful for Subway and their Franchise Owners for creating this opportunity for their guests to help fight hunger,” said Lauren Biedron, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. “Working together, we can help create solutions so people in need no longer have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.”

Subway Franchise Owners and the brand have continued to fight food insecurity by helping provide millions of meals to Feeding America member food banks. In 2019 alone, the Subway community helped provide meals on National Milk Day, for Hunger Action Month, and matched donations to “rescue” ugly vegetables   to help provide access to fresh vegetables at Feeding America member food banks. The brand’s world headquarters was recently recognized with an Impact Award by the Connecticut Food Bank for their ongoing work to fight hunger in their home state.

About Subway® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

Feeding America

Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 46 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

*From 11/3/19 – 11/9/19 Subway® will donate 1 meal ($0.10) to Feeding America® per app/online order made via participating restaurants. Excludes Delivery.

Announces Additional Leadership Hires

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  The Subway® brand is proud to name Carrie Walsh as Chief Marketing Officer, North America, where she will be responsible for driving the brand’s North America marketing and advertising strategy, as well as defining global brand standards and marketing strategies throughout Subway’s international markets.

A seasoned marketing professional, Walsh joins Subway with more than 15 years of experience building brands across the restaurant, retail and CPG industries. Most recently, Walsh led marketing for Michaels Stores, the largest arts & crafts retailer in North America. Walsh also previously held the Chief Marketing Officer role for YUM! Brands Pizza Hut, where she led teams across marketing disciplines including calendar planning, menu insights and innovation, creative and advertising development, digital marketing and media. Additionally, Walsh also spent eight years at PepsiCo leading marketing for various brands including SunChips and Cheetos.
“I have been a Subway customer and brand fan throughout my life and am thrilled to be joining this iconic brand and great team,” said Walsh.

In addition, Subway also named Robin Seward as Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Planning; Aidan Hay as Vice President of Operations, North America; and Bill McCane as Vice President of Global Development.

As the Senior Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Planning, Robin Seward will oversee all marketing planning for the US including sponsorships, partnerships, menu architecture and design, and the marketing calendar to execute the brand’s business goals. Seward has extensive QSR and casual dining restaurant experience as having served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery and Rita’s Italian Ice where she led marketing and product innovation teams to launch new brand products across all marketing channels.

As Vice President of Operations for North America, Aidan Hay will be responsible for developing strategic company initiatives that drive restaurant and operational excellence. He previously held the position of General Manager/ Vice President of Global Operations for YUM! Brands leading Pizza Hut’s Delivery platform where he focused on international markets and led strategic initiatives to deliver strong business growth. Recently Hay served as Senior Vice President of US Company Operations at The Coffee & Tea Leaf.

As the Vice President of Global Development, Bill McCane will spearhead Subway’s development strategies, including overseeing the execution of company programs to cultivate new corporate partnerships. McCane has extensive franchise experience having held senior leadership positions for Burger King, Tim Hortons, MAACO Auto Body, and most recently as Chief Operations Officer at For Eyes by Grandvision.

“We are thrilled to have such dynamic, industry leaders join the Subway team, adding to an already impressive roster of talent here in Milford and across the globe,” said current CEO Trevor Haynes. “I look forward to their expertise in helping us build upon our unwavering commitment to provide every guest with a great experience, and every franchise owner with the tools for success.”

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC.

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Today, Subway® restaurants are adding layers of smoky, mouth-watering flavor to its menu with the nationwide launch of its NEW! Naturally Pit-Smoked Brisket sandwich.

Subway continues to deliver guests unexpected and craveable menu items, launching several limited time only in-restaurant tests across the country at participating Subway restaurants, such as the Beyond Meatball™ Marinara, freshly baked King’s Hawaiian® only at Subway, and the first ever hand-spun Halo Top® milkshake. In addition, to the groundbreaking and popular Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread.

And now, guests nationwide can taste Subway’s NEW! Naturally Pit-Smoked Brisket sandwich, which features brisket that is naturally slow-smoked for at least 13 hours! The brisket is topped with smoked cheddar cheese and zesty barbeque sauce. The sandwich packs layer after layer of delicious smoky flavor on the brand’s signature Italian bread.

“Our naturally pit-smoked brisket is the real deal. We collaborated with some of the most talented pit masters in the country to create a one-of-a-kind taste experience that features the unmistakable flavor that comes from using real smoke and freshly baked bread. It’s a combination that simply can’t be beat,” said Len Van Popering, Subway’s Chief Brand and Innovation Officer.

To put its new sandwich to the test, the brand traveled to a city known for its pit-smoking – Austin, Texas. Once there, Subway disguised themselves as Monty’s Smokehouse and placed the new sandwich in front of pit-smoke devotees. Fans of Monty’s pit-smoked brisket were overwhelmed with shock and delight when they learned they could get the delicious sandwich at participating Subway restaurants across the country. You need to see it to believe it – watch Subway’s Naturally Pit-Smoked Brisket video here.

Starting September 5 and for a limited time only, participating Subway restaurants across the country will be serving the delicious sandwich, so get it while you can and savor each bite. For more information and to join the conversation, visit Subway.com and SubCulture®.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Subway® fans know they can customize their favorite sub to fit any lifestyle and now guests have even more options. Today, Subway unveils a new culinary innovation partnership with Beyond Meat® to test exclusive plant-based protein options. Starting this September and for a limited time only, Subway restaurants will test the Beyond Meatball™ Marinara sub in 685 participating restaurants in Canada and the U.S.

The strategic collaboration with Beyond Meat reflects Subway’s continued culinary innovation journey to offer guests even more best-in-class food experiences that they can only find at Subway restaurants. In the past month, Subway has announced exclusive partnerships to offer the first-ever Halo Top hand-spun milkshakes and fresh baked King’s Hawaiian® bread only at Subway. The unique partnership with Beyond Meat brings together dedicated culinary teams from both brands to explore new plant-based protein offerings, starting with the Beyond Meatball™ Marinara.

Now guests will have the opportunity to try the new Beyond Meatball™ Marinara, which takes its inspiration from the brand’s classic sandwich but with a plant-based twist. The sub is drenched in our irresistible marinara sauce, Provolone cheese, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese and perfectly toasted, but features the first-ever Beyond Meatball™ created just for Subway. The sub offers the same mouthwatering flavor as Subway’s traditional meatball sub and is packed with protein – 24 grams per six-inch sub.

Seventy percent of meat-eaters substitute a non-meat protein in a meal at least once a week, according to researchers, the NPD Group. Subway fans in North America can create more than 1 billion plant-forward sandwich, flatbread, and Signature Wrap combinations. With the addition of the Beyond Meatball™, Subway guests will now have 2 billion options!

“Subway appeals to so many fans because we truly offer something for everyone. Our guests want to feel good about what they eat and they also want to indulge in new flavors. With our new plant-based Beyond Meatball™ Marinara sub, we are giving them the best of both worlds. And, we are particularly excited about debuting a co-developed product that can’t be found anywhere else: the Beyond Meatball™ made just for Subway,” says Len Van Popering, Subway’s Chief Brand and Innovation Officer.

“We’re excited to partner with Subway and are grateful that the menu team through to senior management has entrusted us as their innovation partner to deliver delicious plant-based proteins to their guests. We look forward to a long-term partnership with Subway as we together serve and delight existing and new fans of this iconic chain,” says Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder & CEO.

For more information and to join the conversation, visit Subway.com and SubCulture®.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

About Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) is one of the fastest growing food companies in the United States, offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat has a mission of using simple, plant-based ingredients applied in fresh ways to replicate the taste, texture and other sensory attributes of popular animal-based meat products while offering the nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based proteins. Beyond Meat’s brand commitment, “Eat What You Love,” represents a strong belief that by eating its portfolio of plant-based proteins, consumers can enjoy more, not less, of their favorite meals, and by doing so, help address concerns related to human health, climate change, resource conservation and animal welfare. Beyond Meat’s portfolio of fresh and frozen plant-based proteins are sold at more than 53,000 retail and foodservice outlets worldwide. Visit www.BeyondMeat.com and follow @BeyondMeat, #BeyondBurger and #GoBeyond on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Annual competition puts Sandwich Artists™ guest service skills to the test

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  There is no doubt there is an art to being a Sandwich Artist™ at Subway® restaurants. The title says it all! However, few have walked away with the Global Sub Jammers trophy. Today, Subway congratulates Sandwich Artist Sara Tiegs from Pullman, Washington, who won the coveted title of 2019 Global Sub Jammers Champion during the brand’s global convention in Toronto, Ontario in Canada.

Each year, Sandwich Artists from across the globe compete in the annual Global Sub Jammers competition to be named the best of the best as they build the iconic Turkey Breast sandwich with precision, speed and a smile.

You can catch a glimpse of the action here: subjammers2019

Sara, who has worked for Subway for 18 years, is no stranger to the competition. She has competed 11 times; finishing 10 times in the Top 10. She has placed fourth multiple times, was Champion in 2017 and came in second last year.

“This is always fun,” said Sara, who plans to eventually become a Franchise Owner herself. “I like the relationships you get to build with the other people you see attending convention.”

Emma Binson, from Tucson, Arizona, who tied for second, said the atmosphere – which included loud music, loud fans, being filmed and making a sandwich on stage while judges are watching you – was very hectic.

“It’s crazy, but you have to go up there and get it done; just like any other day,” Emma said.

This year, Sara and Emma competed against Sandwich Artists™ from Canada, France, Germany, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and U.S. With a score of 49.8, Sara won the Global Sub Jammers trophy and the $6,000 cash prize.

Rounding out the top five were:

• Holly Gutchenritter from Wisconsin, was tied for second with a score of 50.;
• Emma Binson from Tucson, Arizona was tied for second with a score of 50;
• Holly Gaudio from Ontario, Canada, came in third with a score of 58.9;
• Cody Clarke from Ontario, Canada, came in fourth with a score of 59; and
• Jihyun Park from Seoul, South Korea, came in fifth with a score of 59.2.

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Amir Hashemi, who owns seven Subway restaurants in Toronto, said the Sub Jammers competition is a way to highlight the wonderful things Sandwich Artists™ do every day.

“Every day Subway Sandwich Artists around the world create millions of customized sandwiches, wraps and salads with our guests and their hard work deserves to be recognized,” said Hashemi, who had 15 Sandwich Artists™ from his seven restaurants compete, including the third and fourth place winners. “My team loved being at the convention to see the true global scope of Subway.  We used the time together to learn, improve and, most importantly, to bond as a team. The time together at the convention really helped energize us to take our restaurants to the next level.”

Prior to the Global Sub Jammers competition, Sandwich Artists participate in regional Sub Jammer competitions.

There are about 400,000 Sandwich Artists™ in more than 100 countries worldwide that create customized sandwiches for millions of Subway guests each day. Interested in joining the Subway team? Visit here to learn more about career opportunities with Subway.

Rounding out the Top 25 for the 2019 Sub Jammers Championships are: 6th Place, Mary Lou McMullin, Nova Scotia, Canada; 7th Kim Quenneville, London, Ontario, Canada; 8th Arshpreet Kaur, Ontario, Canada; 9th Sahil Kumar, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 10th Naresh Kumar, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 11th Sascha Klemm, Nürtingen, Germany; 12th Talat Kahn, Ontario, Canada; 13th Allie Diaz, Nova Scotia, Canada; 14th Karan Kumar, Mississauga, Canada; 15th Heaji Gim, Seoul, South Korea; 16th Lao Maryline, Troyer, France; 17th Lisa Avila, Donna, Texas; 18th Kunal Parekh, Ontario, Canada; 19th Rosemary Gould, Rutland, Vermont; 20th Anjin Lee, Jung-Gu, South Korea; 21st  Ankur Patel, Ontario, Canada; 22nd  Holly Gaudio, London, Ontario, Canada; 23rd Cheryl Garcia, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 24th Nate Garey, Amherst, New York; 25th  Shara Goce, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

About Subway® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

Subway partners with Cornell University Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion Program to provide hands-on experience to M.B.A. students

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Subway® restaurants today announced its partnership with Cornell University’s M.B.A. program. The partnership brings innovative thinking to help further the brand’s commitment to reduce waste across the nation’s largest network of restaurants from sustainability-minded business students.

Students from Cornell’s graduate M.B.A. Sustainable Global Enterprise (SGE) Immersion Program work on multidisciplinary teams to apply their knowledge to Corporate or NGO-sponsored projects focused on social and environmental issues. For Subway, the students’ assignment is to develop recommendations to further reduce waste at the restaurant level across a network of more than 24,000 independently owned restaurants in the United States – all with varying local waste removal contracts, as well as differing state and local guidelines.

“Partnering with Cornell University’s SGE Immersion Program allows us to tap into the next generation of business and sustainability leaders who will give us new insights and ideas for continuing to reduce waste at the restaurant level,” said John Scott, Vice President Quality and Sustainability for Subway® restaurants. “This is an opportunity for these Cornell students and Subway to learn from each other while finding a way to improve communities,” Scott said. “For the students, it’s a chance to see the challenges and opportunities we face as a global company first hand and explore ways to address those challenges. And for Subway, we’re thrilled to get a fresh and unique perspective from the students to help us find a different way to lighten our environmental footprint.”

Working with Subway, students have immersed themselves in the brand’s sustainability efforts, while working to address one of the world’s most pressing concerns – waste reduction. The four-student Cornell team visited Subway restaurants to review current practices in front and back of house operations, surveyed more than 2,000 Franchise Owners on current waste management efforts and conducted extensive industry research.

Cornell SGE Immersion Program Director Professor Mark Milstein said, “Sustainability is a context for sharpening management decision-making skills, and businesses are in a unique position to address the world’s most pressing problems. The SGE Immersion Program emphasizes the application of creativity, innovation and critical thinking to solve real business and sustainability problems. Immersing themselves in a business challenge like this one allows our M.B.A. students to hone those skills, while they offer a tremendous resource to companies like Subway.”

Cornell M.B.A. candidate Pamela Graybeal, of Chadds Ford, PA, said, “This has been a great way for both parties to learn from one another. The complexity of waste management infrastructure across the U.S. has such a large impact on how a company like Subway–with its expansive network of store locations–can develop a waste management plan that works for all.”

“After the Cornell students present their findings, we will thoroughly review their report and a project team will evaluate the feasibility of implementing their recommendations,” said Andrea Seek, Director of Global Sustainability for Subway. “We know we will all be learning from this effort and are excited to use the students’ work as a catalyst to drive future change.”

To learn more about Subway’s commitment to sustainability and environmental goals, visit Subway.com.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.  The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC

Milford, CT  (Restaurant News Release)  Subway® restaurant guests will notice something different about their favorite sandwich shop – and we’re not just talking about the new menu innovations! More than 10,500 U.S. Subway restaurants will be remodeled with a new exciting design and décor by the end of 2020.

Thanks to a multi-million-dollar grant program that will cover about 25 percent of the redesign costs, Franchise Owners are investing to remodel even more restaurants over the next year. These remodeled locations will join the nearly 1,400 global remodels already completed and the nearly 900 global remodels currently underway.

“Our Franchise Owners and their staffs work hard every day to deliver a great Subway experience for their guests,” said Don Fertman, Chief Development Officer for Subway. “By participating in the remodel program, Franchise Owners are making a commitment to enhancing their guests experience, and showing their trust in the brand. Together, with all that is going on with our global transformation, we are taking this brand to an exciting new level.”

The grant program and continued restaurant transformation is part of the brand’s global effort to deliver the best guest experience. The multi-year global transformation is centered on three key initiatives: updated, modern restaurant redesigns; bold new flavors, tastes and menu options; and greater convenience and enhanced customer service for guests.

“Franchising works best when franchise brands and franchise business owners succeed together,” said Stephen Worley, Senior Director of Communications for the International Franchise Association (IFA). “IFA commends Subway for their efforts to facilitate these renovations, which can benefit franchise owners, their employees, and their customers alike.”

Last year, in addition to the new redesign, Subway announced an $80 million investment to emphasize new flavors and create a more personalized guest experience in the restaurants. This new program, free to all Franchise Owners, is already in 14 countries, including France, Brazil, Singapore and Australia. The program features Flavor Stations, with even more flavors guests can use to customize their sandwiches and salads, and Beverage Stations, with such offerings as Tropical Strawberry Lemonade and Pomegranate Limeade. This program will be in all eligible U.S. restaurants this Summer.

In addition, Subway continues its journey to bring new and exciting flavors and beverages to guests. The Ciabatta Collection and Hubert’s Lemonade are the latest in a line of exciting new flavor combinations and tastes guests can only experience at Subway restaurants. This year alone, Subway guests enjoyed the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread, tasted the limited time only cool and spicy flavors of the  Signature Wrap line up, and made their sandwich dreams a reality with freshly-baked King’s Hawaiian bread at select restaurants.

Learn more about these new foods and more on Subway.com and visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or SubCulture® to join the conversation.

About Subway ® Restaurants

The Subway restaurant chain continues to evolve the dining experience, offering guests in more than 100 countries quality ingredients, as well as robust flavor combinations with nearly 7 million made-to-order sandwiches created each day. The Subway brand provides an alternative to traditional fast food offering guests billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations. All Subway restaurants are owned and operated by almost 21,000 Franchise Owners who employ hundreds of thousands of people globally. Franchise Owners and the company are committed to eliminating hunger by supporting hunger relief programs around the world.

The Subway experience is also delivered online at Subway.com, through Subway.com/Delivers, and the Subway® App.

Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP LLC. © 2019 Subway IP LLC