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Financing

Subway's debt sale is apparently breaking a record

 By Jonathan Maze on May 29, 2024

The whole business securitization Roark Capital is using to finance its acquisition of the sandwich giant is reportedly the largest on record.

Marketing

When a supply chain ‘shortage’ becomes a marketing boon

 By Heather Lalley on May 29, 2024

Marketing Bites: Subway is the latest example of a restaurant chain capitalizing on real or inflated supply issues to boost sales.

Financing

Subway completes its sale to Roark Capital

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant is finally changing hands after the sale to the private-equity firm was delayed over regulatory concerns.

Financing

A tale of two Subway competitors

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 10, 2024

The Bottom Line: As thriving fast-food sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s ponders a potential $8 billion sale, it’s worth comparing the brand to a long-vanquished rival: Quiznos. The difference is unit economics.

Food

Subway is releasing a new line of wrap sandwiches

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2024

The fast-food giant is coming out with a new line of flatbread wraps, joining the quick-service restaurant wrap battle with its first new bread option in three years.

Financing

Subway's move to Pepsi highlights a changing beverage market

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain's new beverage contract is aimed at breathing life into its drink sales as consumers order fewer sodas with their subs at its restaurants.

Financing

Subway inks a new international development deal

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2024

The fast-food sandwich chain reached a deal with McWin Capital Partners to take over management of the restaurant brand in France, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg and Belgium.

Beverage

Subway is switching to Pepsi

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2024

The sandwich chain's U.S. restaurants will make the switch from Coke to Pepsi beverage products in the U.S. starting in 2025. Such moves among the biggest fast-food chains are rare.

Financing

Subway's franchisee association signals a more aggressive stance

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 14, 2024

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees said it has hired Robert Zarco, signaling a different tack in its relationship with the franchisor.

Financing

Subway pushes its franchisees to remodel their restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 29, 2024

CEO John Chidsey told operators this week that they should remodel their locations or get out of the system. And he recruited help from franchisees who have upgraded their restaurants.

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