November 20, 2009
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Subway
Seattle's Best, Subway: Brewed to Perfection
[2009-11-06] Two quick-serve giants sign partnership for beverage offering.
Subway Songs to Blare at NC State Fair
[2009-10-15] "$5 Footlong Song Challenge" will feature five finalists singing songs about Subway.
Are You Ready for Some Subway?
[2009-10-01] The sub franchise partners with NBC Sports to encourage football fans to Eat Fresh.
Milk Takes Prime Spot on Subway Menu
[2009-09-30] The sub chain's new partnership with Shamrock Farms will bring milk free of the growth hormone rBST to consumers.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Joins Subway's Fresh Fit Menu
[2009-09-29] New sandwich will be available until November 16.
Subway Sandwich Makers Race to Be the Best
[2009-09-29] Winner of Subway Sub Jammers competition assembles sandwich in 42.1 seconds.
D.C. Subway Group Surpasses $1 Million Mark for Cancer Research
[2009-09-23] Subway Development Corporation of Washington has raised $1.3 million to date for breast cancer research.
Subway Catering Service to Launch in D.C.
[2009-09-10] Participating D.C. franchisees networked through one phone number for catering and delivery.
From More Than 15,000 to Just Six
[2009-09-08] Subway honors the system's top franchisees.
Subway, Red Cross Prepare for Future Disasters in NC
[2009-08-13] Along with Johnson & Wales University, conduct emergency food preparedness drill to ready for potential disasters.
Subway Offering National Geographic Promotion to Kids
[2009-07-08] National Geographic Kids magazine–themed promotion offering toys, trip to Alaska.
[2009-07-07] Now Subway customers will have the opportunity to have fresh-brewed iced tea with their meal.
NC Subway Gains LEED Certification
[2009-06-23] Chapel Hill store becomes first LEED-certified stand-alone restaurant in North Carolina.
The Biggest Trends in Chain Dining
[2009-06-15] John Boris, Zagat's SVP of Marketing, details the findings you didn't see in Zagat's 2009 Survey of National Chain Restaurants.
Better Business Bureau to Domino's: Change TV Ads
[2009-06-04] The National Advertising Division said the brand's comparisons to Subway products was too broad a claim.
Blockbuster and Subway Team Up for Give Away
[2009-05-27] Subway customers will receive free prizes.
New Subway Salad Bowls Save 5,000 Barrels of Oil Per Year
[2009-04-16] Thanks to the design services of PWP, Subway's eco-friendly salad containers are now made of less plastic and greener materials.
Take Subway out to the Ball Game
[2009-04-01] The sub chain is continuing is partnership with Little League and inviting celebrities to join in the fun.
Subway Chooses ParTech POS System
[2009-03-31] The EverServ POS offers improved graphics, increased speed, and energy-saving technology.
Quick-Serve Growth Proves Recession Resistant
[2009-03-30] A new Technomic report finds the limited-service industry is bucking the trend.
Subway Crowns Agency of the Year
[2009-03-18] Raleigh, North Carolina-based marketing firm MSA took home the title at Subway Restaurants' annual Global Planning Summit held in Orlando.
First LEED-Certified Subway Opens in Kissimmee
[2009-02-17] The eco-friendly store will see 20 percent energy savings.
No Waiting in Line at Manhattan Subway Stores
[2009-01-24] Subway and GoMobo text ordering initiative offers lunch minus the wait.
Domino's Burns Letter, Not Sandwiches
[2009-01-22] CEO David Brandon appeared in the first ad of his career to balk at Subway's cease and desist letter.
[2009-01-12] The global chain needed a standard system for all its stores.
Subway Ranks No. 1 for 16th Time
[2008-12-31] Entrepreneur names Subway No. #1 domestic and global franchise opportunity.
The Top 10 Fast Food Stories of 2008
[2008-12-22] You might be surprised by the chain that grabbed two spots on the list.
Subway Sets Green Example for Big Chains
[2008-12-04] The brand's first Eco-Store, located in Kissimmee, Florida, received LEED silver certification.
Agency Wins Big at Subway Summit
[2008-11-24] MSA captured five awards, the most of any advertising agency, at the annual Subway Agency Summit.
Michael Phelps Gives Jared a Run for His Subs
[2008-11-20] Subway signed a long-term partnership with the world champion swimmer.
Subway to Open School Locations in Scotland
[2008-09-25] Subway could open units in as many as six schools in East Renfrewshire.
Subway Changes Bulbs to Save Energy
[2008-09-25] On October 1, the bulbs at 22,000 Subway restaurants in the U.S. will be replaced with energy efficient, compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.
Subway Partners with schoolPAX
[2008-08-29] Consumers can earn money for neighborhood schools by purchasing meals with their Subway card.
Subway Honors California Brothers
[2008-08-12] Chain names Raghu and Rohit Marwaha of Los Angeles as the recipients of its 2008 Development Agent of the Year award.
Subway Honors Franchisees and Developers
[2008-08-05] Subway names recipients of the 2008 Franchisee of the Year award and recipients of the Development Agent of the Year award.
America's Worst Restaurants For Kids Revealed
[2008-08-04] Eat This, Not That! authors grade 43 national chains; 6 receive an "F."
Obesity on the Kids' Menus at Top Chains
[2008-08-04] New study shows that 93 percent of kids' meals at restaurants provide children with calorie overdose.
Best Customer Service Winners Announced
[2008-07-24] Corporate Research International lists Chipotle, Subway, and Sonic as having high brand image and customer perception.
Subway and UDS Group to Offer Delivery Services
[2008-06-24] UDS Group Inc. and Subway Restaurants announce another major market for delivery services.
Quiznos Answers Subway's $5 Deal
[2008-05-01] For the month of May the Deli Favorites will be priced at $5, the Signature Classics at $7, and the Premium Steak sandwiches at $9.
Illinois Subway Expands to Breakfast
[2008-04-15] The Oswego, Illinois, restaurant will offer Big Apple Bagels Xpress in addition to its traditional menu.
SUBWAY® Restaurants Becomes NASCAR Sponsor
[2008-04-11] SUBWAY® Restaurants to Serve as Primary Sponsor for Tony Stewart and No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Team at Three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Races in 2008. SUBWAY Paint Scheme to Appear at Spring Phoenix, Fall California and Fall Talladega Events
[2008-03-24] The company hopes to capitalize on budget-conscious consumers amid the economic slowdown.
Subway Introduces Pizza in Pittsburgh
[2008-02-20] Customers can create personal-sized, customized pizzas from a variety of toppings, including veggies, pepperoni, sausage and extra cheese.
Subway to Offer Online ServSafe Courses
[2007-12-28] The food safety courses will be available in several languages for Subway managers and their staffs on the chain's training Web site.
Subway Opens First Green Store
[2007-11-26] The new Eco-Store will open in Florida on November 5.
Subway Gift Cards Now Available at National Retailers
[2007-11-19] Subway announced today the launch of Subway Cards at several retailers, including Wal-Mart, CVS, Rite Aid, AAFES, and more through a distribution agreement with InComm.
Subway Names Vendors of the Year
[2007-10-04] Four suppliers tied for the 2007 Subway Vendor of the Year Award.
Fed Says Subway Shops Must Be Accessible
[2007-08-02] The Department of Justice announced a comprehensive settlement agreement with Subway under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Subway Franchisee Association Names New CEO
[2007-06-04] Restaurant veteran, Jeff Moody, has been named executive director and CEO of the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust.
Zagat Reveals Results of Fast-Food Survey
[2007-05-11] Wendy's and Panera Bread Co. are voted most popular.
[2007-04-30] Subway's partnership with full-body training system Push.tv coincides with the launch of the Subway Fresh Fit sweepstakes.
[2006-08-17] Famed for losing 250 pounds by eating Subway sandwiches, and star of Subway commercials, Jared Fogle is launching JARED, THE SUBWAY GUY: Winning Through Losing: 13 Steps for Turning Your Life Around.
[2006-07-17] Private Label Radio will launch a brand-specific radio network for Subway restaurants.
Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust Sues Subway
[2006-06-26] The Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust, acting on behalf of more than 10,000 franchisees worldwide, today announced it has filed suit against Doctor's Associates Inc., owner of the Subway brand.
Subway Restaurants Roll Out New "Fit" Meals
[2006-05-17] Subway is introducing new "fit" menu items and "California Fit Fresh Value Meals" on May 22 in 1,700 franchisees across the state of California.
Subway Increases 2006 NASCAR Sponsorship Presence
[2006-02-17] SUBWAY Restaurants, the world's largest submarine sandwich chain, will heighten sponsorship efforts with NASCAR's Greg Biffle of Roush Racing in its third year of team sponsorship.
Subway Franchisee Association Names Tony Pace New Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
[2006-01-18] The SUBWAY® restaurant chain today announced the appointment of Tony Pace as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the SUBWAY® Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT). SFAFT creates advertising and marketing programs that are designed to build sales and promote the image of the restaurant chain.
Subway Again Named Best Franchise Opportunity
[2005-12-28] For the 14th time in 18 years, Subway took the top spot in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500 rankings.
New Chair of Subway's Independent Purchasing Cooperative Named
[2005-10-13] Fifteen-year brand vet Rick Ueable will lead Subway's IPC.
Subway Announces Sponsorship of Little League
[2005-08-18] Subway today announced a three-year sponsorship of Little League Baseball and Softball that will involve initiatives to fight childhood obesity both on a national level and in all Little Leaguer markets nationwide.
First Subway Restaurant Opens in Uzbekistan
[2005-07-20] The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, announced today that it has opened its first location in Republic of Uzbekistan.
Subway Announces Appointment of New Exec
[2005-06-22] The SUBWAY® restaurant chain today announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Safier as senior vice president and chief administrative officer of the SUBWAY® Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT), which creates advertising and marketing programs that are designed to build sales and promote the image of the restaurant chain.
[2005-06-01] April proved to be a big month for the sub shop as it reached an expansion milestone.
Subway Dietitian Lanette Kovachi Honored by CDA
[2005-04-28] Kovachi named Recognized Young Dietitian 2005 by the Connecticut Dietetic Association.
Subway Co-Founder Inducted Into Franchise Hall of Fame
[2005-03-15] DeLuca bestowed the International Franchise Association's highest honor.
Subway #1 Franchise as Ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine
[2005-02-18] Four quick-serves make top 10 franchisees in Entrepreneur's 26th Annual Franchise 500®
Subway To Formally Test Breakfast Products
[2005-01-28] The sandwich shop plans to test market a series of breakfast sandwiches in hopes of capturing the morning crowd.
Subway Opens 2,000th Canadian Store
[2005-01-27] In 2004, over 130 new Subway stores opened in Canada, Subway's largest market outside the U.S.
Entrepreneur Names Subway Number One Franchise
[2004-12-29] For the 13th time in 17 years, Subway Restaurants earns the top spot among Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500."
[2004-10-28] The owners and operators of Subway's locations on the Pacific Island of Guam were the honored recipients of Legislative Resolution No. 133 presented on behalf of the people of Guam by Senator Ray Tenorio.
[2004-09-16] The Tikrit Subway is the first of 19 name-brand fast-food concepts approved for immediate development in Iraq by the Army & Air Force Exchange Services.
Subway Goes Retail with Toy Set
[2004-08-31] A Subway-branded toy set called the Deluxe Subway Sandwich Artist Play Set will be available at Toys "R" Us starting September 1, 2004.
Subway Launches Obesity Awareness Campaign
[2004-07-27] Subway has launched a national campaign that it says will raise awareness and educate communities on the need to prevent and treat childhood obesity.
Subway Founder to Carry Olympic Torch
[2004-06-16] Fred DeLuca, the 56-year-old founder of Subway Restaurants, will carry the Olympic torch through the streets of Brooklyn next Saturday. He was invited to participate in the run by Coca-Cola.
[2003-12-01] Subway Restaurants has reached an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company, which will make Coca-Cola beverages available in more than 20,000 Subway restaurants worldwide.
Subway Opens 20,000th Location
[2003-11-21] Started in 1965 as a single sandwich shop called Pete's Subs, Subway opened its 20,000th location recently.
Subway Surpasses McDonald's in Number of U.S. and Canadian Units
[2003-10-06] The recent opening of Subway's 1800th Canadian store is considered a milestone as the chain moves beyond McDonald's in terms of unit numbers.
Subway Restaurants Named Number One Franchise
[2003-01-21] For the 11th time, Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500" says Subway represents the best opportunity for would-be franchisees.
Subway and Cartoon Network Partner
[2002-09-03] Subway's new Kids' Pak promotion will include five toys based on Cartoon Network's popular Time Squad
Subway Adds 5 New Sandwiches To Its Subway Selects Line
[2002-04-30] The five new sandwiches will hit North American stores on May 20th, along with several new flavored-sauces, which customers can add to any existing sandwich.
[2002-04-01] Subway and the "Justice League" superheroes will join forces in kids' meals across America May 20 through July 7.
[2002-03-19] This year, Subway Restaurants hopes to make tax time a little sweeter for its customers. On Monday, April 15th, (tax day in the United States and fifteen days before taxes are due in Canada), every customer who visits Subway restaurants in the United States and Canada will receive a free cookie—no purchase required.
A New Look for Subway Restaurants
[2002-02-21] Subway Restaurants introduces Tuscany Décor, an all-new design package that is the first complete interior and exterior revamp Subway has undertaken.
Veteran Subway Restaurant Developer Sets Sights on Poland
[2002-02-11] Wayne Levin and a business partner will relocate to southern Poland to oversee Subway restaurant operations and franchise recruitment in that country.
Subway Restaurant Opens in India
[2002-01-16] Subway Restaurants announces the opening of its first location in India, another milestone in the international development of the world's largest submarine sandwich chain.
Subway Sponsors American Heart Association's Heart Walk
[2002-01-14] Subway Restaurants is working with the American Heart Association as a new national sponsor of the American Heart Association's American Heart Walk.
Subway Opens Training Center in China
[2001-12-21] Subway Restaurants announced the recent opening of its first franchisee training center in the People's Republic of Chin, in the city of Beijing.
Subway Launches a Store at the U.S. Air Force Academy
[2001-11-30] Subway announced its first location at the United States Air Force Academy, located on the academy's campus in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This restaurant is an important step, according to the chain, because it is the first Subway franchise to be owned and operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, or AAFES.
Subway Tests Pizza Possibilities
[2001-09-04] TurboChef Technologies, Inc. announces the expansion of its pilot test program with Subway Restaurants in the US and Puerto Rico.
Subway Kids Meal Features "Sheep"
[2001-05-28] Subway Restaurants and Cartoon Network are working together to produce a fun-filled toy promotion as part of Subway's Kids' Pak meal. It begins May 28 and runs until July 8.
Subway Awards Contract to Register 5
[2001-04-18] Register 5 will produce and market the new PC-on-a-Drawer POS System to the entire Subway® franchisee base.
Subway Celebrates Nutrition with Online Guide
[2001-03-13] March is National Nutrition Month, and Subway announces the arrival of its new and improved online nutrition guide.
Subway Restaurants Expands in UK and Ireland
[2000-12-20]
Subway Announces Blues Clues Kids' Pak
[2000-09-15] Subway teams up with Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment for a Kids' Pak promotion tied to "Blue's Big Musical Movie," available only on videocassette and DVD October 3rd.
Subway Unveils "Gotta Have It Taste"
[2000-09-12] Subway restaurants nationwide have begun roll-out of the chain's new "Gotta Have It Taste," which includes a new line of sandwiches, new bread options, and the addition of four specialty sauces.
Subway Announces Finland Locations
[2000-08-14] July marks another milestone in the international development of Subway Restaurants. Last month Subway opened its first restaurant in the Republic of Finland.
Subway Combines E-Commerce, Food Safety
[2000-07-19] Subway has signed on with GE Global eXchange Services (GE) to provide e-commerce technology to the Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) responsible for $1.8 billion-per-year in purchases of food, packaging and other essentials for its restaurants.
Subway Teams Up with Powerpuff Girls
[2000-07-07] The world?s first animated female superhero trio, The Powerpuff Girls, will be appearing Subway restaurants.
Subway Expands Fruizle™ Smoothie Program
[2000-06-08] What frozen drink is made with crushed ice and fruit, is fat free, cholesterol free, and represents sales in excess of $1 billion-a-year, industrywide? A "smoothie," you say?
Subway Expands Fruizle™ Smoothie Program
[2000-06-08] What frozen drink is made with crushed ice and fruit, is fat free, cholesterol free, and represents sales in excess of $1 billion-a-year, industrywide? At Subway Restaurants it's called a Fruizle™ smoothie.
Thomas and Crew Arrive at Subway
[2000-06-01] Subway Restaurants and Destination Films are gearing up for the July 26th release of Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
Subway on Target for International Growth
[2000-05-12] Subway Restaurants is celebrating another milestone in its global expansion-passing the 900th international restaurant mark.
Subway Celebrates "Mil-Looney-Um"
[2000-05-05] Subway has teamed up with Warner Brothers, producers and distributors of entertainment products, to celebrate the "Mil-Looney-Um" from November 15 1999 through January 2, 2000.
[2000-05-05] As of February 15, 2000, the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) has awarded its national media agency-of-record account to MediaCom (New York).
Subway Continues Global Growth
[2000-05-05] Subway Restaurants has two new flags flying in the Hall of Flags in its Milford, Connecticut headquarters for the newest member-nations to open sandwich shops, the Republic of Zambia and the country of Guyana.
Subway Celebrates National Nutrition Month
[2000-05-05] Subway Restaurants has spent the first part of 2000 focused on its low-fat "7 sandwiches with under 6 grams of fat" menu.
All the World Loves Great Bread
[2000-05-05] In a major company initiative encompassing more than a year's worth of in-depth research and development, Subway Restaurants announced March 26 the roll out of its re-formulated Italian and wheat bread.
Subway Teams with Tae-Bo Inventor
[2000-03-22] As many Americans struggle to keep their weight-related New Year's resolutions, Subway has teamed up with Tae-Bo progenitor and fitness guru Billy Blanks for a new promotion.
Man Loses 245 Lbs. on Subway Diet
[2000-01-11] Jared Fogle took an unusual approach to losing some of his 425 pounds. He decided to go out for a sandwich. In fact, he visited a Subway restaurant twice daily for the next year, dropping an amazing 245 pounds in the process.
[2000-01-01] Subway franchisee Wendell Rowell knows that creative marketing is key to his the success of his store.
[2000-01-01] Marketing consultant Dick Meyer explains the magic behind his Subway growth strategies.By Pam Whitfield
QSRs to Aid in Hurricane Relief Effort
[0000-00-00] National quick-service restaurant chains are reaching out to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
