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Subway’s big problem: Its customers dine alone

Customers don’t get excited about the chain, according to recent data, and that’s an issue, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

The push to lower prices, and rely heavily on franchisees, could hurt more operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Pick locations to ensure you’re profitable for the entire lease term, says Subway’s vice president of development.

Consumers are slow to adapt to the new technology, so don’t expect quick improvement, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Getting the right CEO might not be easy without major concessions by ownership, including a sale, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Trevor Haynes will serve as interim CEO while the struggling chain looks for a replacement.

The changes include giving casual-dining veteran Mike Hislop a bigger role.

The chain took a nontraditional approach to promoting its new Manhattan location, which included a double-decker bus tour through New York City.

For chefs, music is often as important as the knives they cart around. While chefs tend to avoid music during restaurant service, prep is another matter.

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