Edit

Subway

Financing

Subway and McDonald’s have struggled to evolve beyond value

Both chains have lost customers since shifting away from popular discounts, says RB’s The Bottom Line. Maybe that’s a good thing.

Financing

Subway closed 1,100 restaurants last year

The company has fewer than 25,000 locations in the U.S., the lowest level since 2011.

Operations

The top 9 restaurant trends of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

A challenging year brought fundamental shifts in the market and a white-elephant sale of troubled concepts.

Operations

The top restaurant news developments of 2018

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 18, 2018

Here's a look back at the news eruptions that shaped the restaurant industry in 2018.

Marketing

10 limited-time offers with the most consumer appeal

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2018

These LTOs tempted customers in October.

Financing

The market for sandwich delivery is super competitive now

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 26, 2018

RB’s The Bottom Line explores whether delivery at Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike’s and now Subway will hurt Jimmy John’s.

Technology

Subway expands delivery to 9,000 restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2018

The company has partnerships with Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates.

Financing

Franchisee tensions bubble to the surface

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2018

McDonald’s and Jack in the Box show operators’ growing discontent amid weak sales and high costs, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why franchisor-franchisee disputes are more common right now

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 03, 2018

This week’s edition of the RB podcast "A Deeper Dive" examines disputes at Tim Hortons, Subway, Applebee’s and others.

Marketing

Subway ending its $4.99 footlong promotion

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2018

The sandwich is ending the controversial campaign in exchange for locally based offers.