# Subway - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/subway
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Sandwich chain offering customizable subs and salads

Sandwich chain offering customizable subs and salads

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1965
- Headquarters: Milford, Connecticut
- Segment: sandwich

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 23780 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 22948 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 22212 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 20812 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 20663 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 royalty rate: 6 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 system sales: 9400000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 440000 — Franchise reports
- 2024 franchise fee: 15000 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 20080 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment min: 265000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 583000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 37000 — Company reports
- 2025 digital sales pct: 30 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 us unit count: 19223 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 37000 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 100 — QSR Pro estimates

[Subway franchise cost guide](https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/subway)