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Subway’s tuna sandwich ‘mystery’ emerges again

The sandwich giant’s tuna is most certainly tuna. That hasn’t kept the issue from popping back up to hammer the brand, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Subway’s royalty fees place it among the country’s most expensive franchises

The franchise’s ongoing charges are higher than all but one other system, backing some operators who want them lowered. The company argues it has many other strengths that make it a better option.

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Why poor succession planning made Subway's problems worse

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 10, 2021

Founder Fred DeLuca didn't do enough to ensure his successor had the authority necessary to make changes the brand needed, says RB's The Bottom Line.

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Subway is shifting away from a model that fueled its growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2021

The sandwich giant has quietly bought out a third of its development agents, a major shift in strategy that is changing how it does business, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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Subway franchisees say the brand’s challenges run deep

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 04, 2021

While operators push back against several new initiatives, many say the chain’s current problems date back years and include a variety of issues, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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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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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 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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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.

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