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Financing

Here are 4 ideas for Subway's next CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2024

The Bottom Line: The retirement of John Chidsey was not surprising given the sandwich giant’s sale to Roark Capital. Whoever takes over will have a lot to do. So here are a few ideas, starting with fixing relations with operators.

Leadership

John Chidsey to retire as Subway CEO

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2024

The chief executive of the fast-food sandwich giant will retire at the end of the year. Carrie Walsh, who heads the company’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will take over as interim CEO.

Marketing

Subway is ending its latest value offer after poor performance

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant is ending an in-restaurant offer of a $6.99 Meal Deal after sales did not meet expectations. The company is shifting to an online, 20% off deal the rest of the year.

Operations

Check out Subway's new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2024

The sandwich chain debuted “Fresh Forward 2.0,” a new iteration of its restaurant image designed to improve convenience and ambiance and pave the way for more digital efforts.

Food

Subway's footlong cookie gets dressed up for the holidays

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 24, 2024

The Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong is the follow-up to the sandwich chain’s original chocolate chip version.

Food

Subway puts a spicy spin on its signature bread

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 16, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant is debuting Ghost Pepper Bread for two limited-edition sandwiches launching Wednesday.

Financing

Distribution problems force some Atlanta-area Subway locations to temporarily close

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2024

A distributor in the area didn’t make promised deliveries for at least two weeks, leaving the company and franchisees scrambling to find supplies.

Financing

Subway is growing internationally again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 01, 2024

The company says it has commitments for 10,000 global restaurants, turning around what had been a struggling international growth strategy even as it closes locations domestically.

Financing

Some Subway franchisees push back on the beverage contract

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2024

An attorney for the sandwich giant’s franchise association told the company to stop threatening operators with termination over the company’s new Pepsi contract.

Financing

A 23-unit Subway franchisee shuts down

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2024

The sandwich giant terminated the franchise earlier this month, but says it is working to reopen the stores in Washington and Oregon.

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