Subway Restaurants is...
- The largest submarine sandwich franchise in the world-with over 17,500 individually owned restaurants in 74 countries. As of year-end 2001, Subway displaced McDonald's as the largest fast-food chain in the United States and Canada.
- Outpacing the quick-serve food restaurant industry in average with unit volume growth with double-digit sales increases. In the past two years Subway has experienced unprecedented growth, breaking franchise sales records with more than 2,000 franchises sold worldwide in 2001 alone!
- An established system with low investment, wide brand recognition and proven operational procedures, which keep Subway out ahead as the number one franchise in all categories for 10 of the past 14 years according to Entrepreneur magazine
Benefit From the Experience of a Proven Winner
For 37 years Subway has been providing entrepreneurs with the means to build and succeed in their own business. It offers flexible options in terms of size, location and investment, and a vital support network that delivers many business services including financing and equipment leasing programs and a hands-on two-week training program.
Additionally, Subway provides an award-winning menu of sandwiches on fresh-baked breads that give consumers a quick, great-tasting, customized meal--and the variety to make dietary decisions that fit their lifestyle. Supported by vigorous high-profile TV advertising and marketing, Subway's brand awareness has never been higher.
Looking toward the future, Subway plans to keep the momentum going as it consistently looks at product development and marketing focus. With new menu items adding variety, such as expanded Subway Selects gourmet sandwiches and flavored breads, Subway continues to fine-tune its product. Subway has also become a national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Heart Walk events held annually in more than 750 cities across the United States, which brings recognition to thousands of local franchisees.
Become a Member of the #1 Team
This is an exciting time at Subway, and we encourage you to become part of its success. There are opportunities around the world for people who are interested in owning their own business. Check us out, talk to our franchisees and find out how you, too, can become a part of the number one franchise team.
