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Subway IP LLC, doing business as Subway, is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs) and wraps. It was founded by Fred DeLuca and financed by Peter Buck in 1965 as Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After several name … See more
Foundation and early years
In 1965, Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from his friend Peter Buck to start "Pete's Drive-In: Super … See moreSubway has sponsored a number of sports events, particularly NASCAR races, including the Subway 400 (2002–2004), Subway 500 See more
In December 2015, Subway released a commitment to move to a 100% cage-free egg supply chain in North America by 2025. See more
Ownership
As of 2024 , Subway was owned by the private equity group Roark Capital. Prior to that, Subway had … See moreAs of February 2023, Subway had approximately 37,000 locations in more than 100 countries, all independently owned and operated by a network of franchisees See more
Subway is the second-biggest fast food advertiser in the United States, behind only McDonald's. It spent US$516,000,000 on measurable advertising in 2011.
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