May 24, 2013

Subway

6 Tips for Better Store Financing
June 2011

As president of National Restaurant Development Inc., a board member for the International Franchise Association, and owner of more than 50 quick-serve restaurants, Aziz Hashim is a veteran of the franchise business.

With brands like Popeyes, Checkers/Rally’s, Subway, and Moe’...

United Capital Lends Almost $800K to Subway Franchisee

United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, announced that it has provided $783,000 in financing to multi-unit Subway owner, Bermudez Shorts. United Capital’s financing arrangement enabled Bermudez Shorts to refinance the remaining balance of seller notes...

Nothing to Sneeze At

With Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 8–14, upon the foodservice world, quick-serve operators and others are continuing to ramp up their efforts in helping customers with allergy afflictions know exactly what is in their food.

1,600 Subways are 'Fit to Fight' Hunger

Nearly 1,600 Subway restaurants in California, Nevada, and Hawaii are joining together in a social responsibility initiative that focuses on making a positive impact in local communities by helping in the fight against hunger.

More Sodium Reductions to Come at Subway?

The corporate dietitian for Subway says the sodium reductions across the sandwich chain’s menu took years to accomplish, but that the company isn’t done lowering sodium levels just yet.

Subway announced last week that it had reduced sodium by 28 percent in its Fresh Fit...

Salt for Subway? Cut It Out

 

Subway restaurants, the world’s largest restaurant chain, announced a 28 percent reduction of sodium in Subway Fresh Fit sandwich choices. In addition to the sodium reductions on the Subway Fresh Fit menu, the brand has removed 15 percent of sodium across the...

Health at the Heart of New Subway Sponsorship

Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain, announced its sponsorship of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CardioSmart National Care Initiative, which promotes awareness and heart healthiness. The sponsorship is exclusive to Subway among quick-service restaurants.

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How to Spot a Good (& Bad) Brand Extension
April 2011

What do Bic underwear, Harley-Davidson wine coolers, and Jamba Juice soup have in common? They’re all ways companies have tried to extend their brands—and they all failed.

It shouldn’t have been a surprise that the rough and manly image of the Harley brand wouldn’t...

Social Media Users Love Subway the Most

Subway is the most loved fast food chain in the U.S. according to Amplicate, an online-opinion collating resource that accounts for more than 78 million public opinions of social media users.

With a positive rating...

Subway In the Movies

The USC School of Cinematic Arts and Subway Restaurants announced a corporate-academic-creative partnership connecting students at the nation’s top film school with a quick-service restaurant to create original branded...

Subway Grows to 600 in LA

Subway opened its 600th Los Angeles location. The location was opened by multi-unit Subway franchisees, Parvis Mohammadi, Mehrangiz Goodarzi, and Sharab Siegel, and is located inside Union Station.

“We are thrilled to have the privilege of opening the 600th Subway restaurant in Los...

Who's the Face of Your Brand?
March 2011

Marketing executives have known for years that using hard-at-work, nice-looking, real employees in a TV spot can symbolize a brand’s corporate commitment to quality and service. But any marketer getting ready to take this idea to his ad people should first take some time to consider that...

Using Noodles as Entrées
March 2011

Just how much do human beings love a great bowl of noodles? Ask Wang Cong-yuan.

According to a December report in The Wall Street Journal, the highly regarded Taiwanese restaurateur charges about $324 for a bowl of his best beef noodles, which includes different cuts of beef from Japan,...

Report: Keep It Simple, Like Subway

Subway was the top quick serve in a recent study measuring consumer perceptions of the “simplicity” of various brands.

The Global Brand Simplicity Index from strategic branding firm Siegel+Gale gauged more than 6,000 consumers’ opinions of what brands made their lives...

Battling Back Against Winter

Since mid-December, seven major snow storms have hit states all over the U.S., from the Northeast to the West Coast and everywhere in between.

This bleak weather “has literally dimmed the bulb on the restaurant business pretty much across the board,” says David Crane, CEO of...

Churches, Rec Centers Could Be Next Hot Market
February 2011

When the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh opened a Nathan’s Famous restaurant within its downtown facility last fall, it marked two milestones for the quick-serve chain. Not only was it the first Nathan’s Famous store to open in Pittsburgh, but it was also the company’s first...

Subway's Valentine's Gift to You: Free Cookies

Subway, the world's largest sub sandwich franchise, will host a national Free Cookie Day at all U.S. locations on Monday, February 14. With this promotion, a complimentary cookie will be included with any purchase.

The event is taking place during FebruANY, the month-long Subway...

Subway Co-Founder Helps Out in Connecticut

The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation—a private foundation created by Subway's president and co-founder, Fred DeLuca—awarded grants and scholarships to nearly 180 Connecticut organizations.

“I’m very pleased that we are able to lend a hand to deserving regional...

The Franchising World Goes Social

A franchise tool launching next week hopes to connect prospective franchisees with franchisors via an online hub that leads hopeful entrepreneurs to the business purchase process—with a little help from social networking.

Tom Hochstatter, cofounder of FranchiseProcess LLC, says the...

Four Tips to Make Your Company Outlive You
February 2011

After running nuclear reactors for submarines, Loren Goodridge was ready to be his own boss. Navy alum Goodridge became a Subway franchisee in 1992, and has since been recognized for his strategic planning skills by Subway CEO Fred DeLuca and grown his franchise company to 20 units. Armed with...