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Subway defends the content of its tuna

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2021

The sandwich chain, which has previously faced lawsuits over its bread size, is now being accused of serving tuna that isn’t actually tuna. Subway called the complaint “frivolous.”

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Why Subway is no easy fix

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 20, 2021

Too many locations and low unit volumes make the chain's challenges difficult. But they're not insurmountable, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Subway continued closing locations last year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2021

Sources say as many as 10% of the chain’s units closed, though the company says some were temporary, as the coronavirus accelerated its pullback.

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Franchisees warn of higher prices as Subway takes away delivery rebates

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 09, 2020

The company had been rebating royalty payments on delivery fees but plans to end the incentive next year, which could lead operators to raise prices on those orders.

Leadership

Subway appoints a new head chef to upgrade the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 07, 2020

Paul Fabre joins the chain as senior vice president of culinary and innovation.

Food

8 unique LTOs trending around the world

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 09, 2020

New items launching on global chain menus may provide inspiration for innovation stateside.

Food

Subway: Yes, our bread is bread

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2020

The company is suddenly defending its bread after an Irish court rules that it has too much sugar to meet the definition.

Marketing

Subway’s kicks off its new ad campaign with Bill Belichick

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 01, 2020

Deion Sanders and the Watt brothers are also featured in the chain's "Footlong Season" campaign, its first as an NFL sponsor.

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Why Subway’s latest $5 Footlong offer didn’t work

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 06, 2020

The promotion didn’t generate needed traffic and operator participation was weak, which doomed the strategy, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Subway is pulling back on its $5 Footlong offer

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2020

The chain is making its “$5 Footlongs when you order two” promotion digital-only as the offer hurt operator profits.

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