Subway’s recent $9.6 billion deal to sell itself to Roark Capital could face more antitrust scrutiny than initially expected. One major area of concern is the strict competitive rules that Subway has imposed on its franchisees. Roark Capital already owns several other fast-food chains, including Dunkin Brands, Arby’s, Sonic Drive-In, Schlotzky’s, and Jimmy John’s. If …
The private equity firm that has agreed to invest nearly $10 billion to acquire Subway is facing significant challenges in reviving the struggling brand amidst a steep decline in foot traffic. Exclusive data from Placer.ai reveals that foot traffic at Subway’s US franchises has plummeted by 21.6% over the past four years. In contrast, rival …
What lengths would you go to for a Subway sandwich? In a bold and creative move, Subway recently launched a contest offering free sandwiches for life to anyone willing to legally change their first name to “Subway”. Surprisingly, this tactic has garnered significant attention, as nearly 10,000 people have already committed to a lifetime of …
Subway is pressuring some franchisees to spend up to $100,000 on remodeling their stores and is threatening to terminate their contracts if they fail to do so, according to sources. The move comes as the struggling fast-food giant attempts to sell itself, facing difficulties in attracting larger franchisees and buyers who are wary of bearing …