Subway
EST. 1965 · Milford, Connecticut
US UNITS19,2232025 record · QSR Pro estimates
GLOBAL UNITS37,0002025 record · QSR Pro estimates
FRANCHISED %100%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates
01Our Coverage
Latest
Subway’s EMEA Blueprint links ordering, kitchens and pickup
The January 2027 standard for new stores and remodels follows earlier technology trials. Local formats depend on demand.
Oct 8, 2026
Subway’s April BOGO Links a Two-Sandwich Deal to Sub ClubSep 15, 2026Port of Subs Is Coming to Your City: The 450-Location Expansion That Could Reshape the Sandwich WarsMar 24, 2026Subway Under Roark Capital: Same-Store Sales Rising, but the Footprint Keeps ShrinkingMar 24, 2026Wingstop's 10,000-Unit Vision: Inside the Fastest-Growing Wing Chain's Global PlaybookMar 24, 2026How to Open a Subway FranchiseMar 21, 2026Why Subway Went From 45,000 Stores to 37,000 - And What Happens NextMar 20, 2026The Franchisee-Franchisor Relationship CrisisMar 20, 2026Private Equity in QSR: The Roark Capital PlaybookMar 20, 2026Shipley Signs a Three-Store Cincinnati Agreement With the KoettingsSep 15, 2026WOWorks names leaders for franchise recruitment and restaurant supportSep 15, 2026Pilot completes Wendy’s kiosk rollout at 78 travel-center restaurantsSep 15, 2026
02About the Brand
Sandwich chain offering customizable subs and salads
23,780
2019
22,948
2020
22,212
2021
20,812
2022
20,663
2023
20,080
2024
19,223
2025
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- 2023
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