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To some Subway operators, slicers aren't all they're sliced up to be

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 22, 2024

The fast-food sandwich giant paid for automated slicers for each of its 20,000 locations. But some operators are still waiting to see the benefits. "Nobody is saying this is the greatest thing since sliced bread."

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Subway's new 'Sidekicks' snacking lineup has some interesting partners

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 19, 2024

The sandwich giant is partnering with Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon on new footlong pretzels and churros. Both chains are owned by Roark Capital, which plans to buy Subway.

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Podcast transcript: Bill Mathis, chairman of the North American Association of Subway Franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 18, 2024

The longtime franchisee for the fast-food sandwich chain discusses operators' relations with management, the company's new slicers, its discounting requirements and other topics in this transcript from this week's A Deeper Dive podcast.

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How Subway franchisees view some of the chain's recent moves

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 17, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Bill Mathis, chairman of the North American Association of Subway Franchisees joins the podcast to talk about the group’s relationship with management.

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With a big wage hike coming, California Subway franchisees look for solutions

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2024

The sandwich brand’s operators in the state are worried that a $20-per-hour fast-food wage will push many of them out of the business and are asking for concessions from Subway. They’re not always getting them.

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Subway's footlong cookie gets a spot on permanent menu in 2024

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 29, 2023

Eager fans can have a first bite at select locations on Dec. 4, National Cookie Day.

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The Subway saga takes another turn

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2023

The Bottom Line: Just when we thought the massive deal was set to go through, the feds stepped in to have their say.

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The FTC is apparently investigating the Subway sale

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 21, 2023

The federal agency has opened an investigation into the $9.6 billion sale of the sandwich giant to Roark Capital, according to Politico.

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Subway and Starbucks oust their Brazilian operator

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 12, 2023

SouthRock Capital, a major food and beverage operator in the country, had its master franchise agreement with Subway terminated after less than a year and lost its license to operate Starbucks.

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Subway opens its new second headquarters

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 23, 2023

The new office, in Shelton, Conn., follows the opening of its Miami headquarters in May.

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