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Subway has apparently sold a lot of its new Footlong Sidekicks

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2024

The sub-sandwich chain, which is being sold to Roark Capital, said its footlong pretzel, churro and cookie are exceeding sales expectations.

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Subway's discounting strategy runs into the California wage hike

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 25, 2024

The Bottom Line: The company recently started requiring franchisees to accept digital coupons. That rule comes just four months before a large swath of its system starts paying a $20 wage. Some operators want the coupons turned off.

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To some Subway operators, slicers aren't all they're sliced up to be

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant paid for automated slicers for each of its 20,000 locations. But some operators are still waiting to see the benefits. "Nobody is saying this is the greatest thing since sliced bread."

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Subway's new 'Sidekicks' snacking lineup has some interesting partners

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2024

The sandwich giant is partnering with Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon on new footlong pretzels and churros. Both chains are owned by Roark Capital, which plans to buy Subway.

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Podcast transcript: Bill Mathis, chairman of the North American Association of Subway Franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2024

The longtime franchisee for the fast-food sandwich chain discusses operators' relations with management, the company's new slicers, its discounting requirements and other topics in this transcript from this week's A Deeper Dive podcast.

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How Subway franchisees view some of the chain's recent moves

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Bill Mathis, chairman of the North American Association of Subway Franchisees joins the podcast to talk about the group’s relationship with management.

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With a big wage hike coming, California Subway franchisees look for solutions

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2024

The sandwich brand’s operators in the state are worried that a $20-per-hour fast-food wage will push many of them out of the business and are asking for concessions from Subway. They’re not always getting them.

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