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Subway tells its franchisees to stay open amid a labor shortage

 By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2021

The dispute is the latest one between a franchisor and its operators over hours requirements as restaurants struggle to maintain staff.

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Subway wants to increase franchisees’ payments by 25%

 By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2021

The chain is giving operators whose agreements come up for renewal a choice: Accept new terms more favorable to the company or pay a 10% royalty rate.

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Three huge franchises, three big franchise disputes

By Jonathan Maze on May 24, 2021

McDonald’s, Subway and 7-Eleven, three of the biggest franchises in the world, are facing major disputes with their operators. RB's The Bottom Line takes a look at all three.

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Subway franchisees expect several thousand more closures

By Jonathan Maze on May 13, 2021

Many of the sandwich chain’s operators are simply waiting for their leases to end so they can walk away, some operators say. RB’s The Bottom Line examines why.

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Subway franchisees want their royalty payments cut

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2021

A group of operators is asking the company’s shareholders to cut its franchise fees to 4.5% from 8%. Its royalties are higher than other sandwich chains.

Operations

Subway franchisees question new melt sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2021

The brand’s franchise association said it “cannot endorse” the sandwiches given concerns about safety and broken toasters.

Leadership

Subway names Donagh Herlihy chief digital and information officer

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2021

The former Bloomin’ Brands executive will work to improve the sandwich giant’s digital strategies.

Financing

Subway says it is not for sale

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 21, 2021

The company made an emphatic statement on Wednesday as rumors continue to spread that it is on the market.

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As frustration mounts, Subway operators appeal to shareholders

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2021

A group of franchisees has appealed directly to Elisabeth DeLuca, widow of cofounder Fred DeLuca, over a list of concerns as operator angst at the chain continues to mount.

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Would Burger King’s owner buy Subway? Don’t count on it

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 13, 2021

Rumors persist of a potential sale involving the sandwich giant, but the brand may not be in a position to do so, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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