Subway Accelerates North America Growth Strategy; Signs 5 New Multi-Unit Owner Agreements
Subway Accelerates North America Growth Strategy; Signs 5 New Multi-Unit Owner Agreements

Sandwich chain Subway is accelerating its smart growth development strategy with five new multi-unit owner agreements, across Texas, Florida, Arizona and the mid-Atlantic.

In total, the agreements have resulted in the consolidation and transfer of more than 230 existing restaurants thus far in 2023.

The deal also include commitments to remodel restaurants and strategically open new restaurants in the coming years, helping the brand deliver a better and more consistent, high-quality guest experience across its system.

"A key element of Subway's multi-year transformation journey is attracting multi-unit owners with the vision, resources, operating expertise and passion for the Subway brand. All five multi-unit agreements are an excellent representation of the brand's smart growth strategy coming to life and demonstrate the confidence operators have in our brand and future,” shared Trevor Haynes, President, Subway North America.

Joining the Subway family are two new proven operators in the restaurant industry with experience running other leading QSR brands. In addition, existing multi-unit owners continue to make significant investments in the brand, including one that acquired more than 100 existing restaurants, expanding their portfolio to over 140 locations.

"Subway is an iconic brand that has undeniably refreshed every part of its business over the past few years with the introduction of new menu items, unique guest experiences and operational enhancements," said Tim Foley, Managing Partner and Founder of EYAS Capital, one of Subway's new multi-unit owners.

Moving forward, Subway is focused on smart growth to boost franchisee profitability and protect the brand's position in the market. This includes efforts to strategically open new locations, with a goal of increasing new openings across North America by approximately 35 percent in 2023 versus 2022.

In addition, the brand continues to invest in modernizing its image through relocations and remodels. This year, an additional 3,600 locations across North America are expected to be remodeled, taking the total number of restaurants in the current Subway image to more than 10,000 by this summer.

Internationally, the brand continues to partner with strong, well-established operators with specific expertise in a market to strategically expand its footprint around the world.  Subway opened nearly 750 new restaurants globally in 2022, and an additional 145 new restaurants in Q1 of 2023.

 
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