QSR Magazine
QSR Ad of the Month: Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger Makes the Perfect Reintroduction
Campaign creative analysis of a Wendy's LTO ad — no business model, loyalty, or operator-facing takeaway.
Subway
55 stories mentioning Subway, newest first. Watch to get Subway news in your daily digest.
QSRweb
Proposed SNAP changes could impact QSR sales in nine states
A proposed change to SNAP benefits may affect quick-service restaurant sales across nine states.
Nation's Restaurant News
Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart
Walmart is adding Dunkin' to its delivery service, allowing customers to order coffee and donuts alongside groceries.
Restaurant Business
Expanded hours sound like a great idea, until they aren’t
Wendy's breakfast exit and Subway's late-night expansion illustrate that extended hours can backfire operationally and financially for some chains, signaling the need for careful unit-level economics
Restaurant Business
Can extended hours really improve store profits?
A podcast episode featuring a TD Bank restaurant finance executive discusses Subway's plan to extend late-night hours and its potential profit implications.
Restaurant Business
Another restaurant chain doesn’t get sold
Nelson Peltz declined to acquire Wendy's, signaling investor caution in the restaurant M&A market.
RestaurantNews.com
RestaurantData Expands Restaurant Enterprise Index to 50 Company Profiles
RestaurantData expanded its Restaurant Enterprise Index to cover 50 company profiles, providing detail on unit counts and corporate structures across major chains.
Nation's Restaurant News
Menu Tracker: New items from Cracker Barrel, Subway, and Sonic Drive-In
Several major quick-service and casual-dining chains including Cracker Barrel, Subway, and Sonic have introduced new menu items, alongside innovation efforts across Buffalo Wild Wings, Dave's Hot Chic
Nation's Restaurant News
Subway offers ARC Raiders fans a chance to earn new outfits for the upcoming Frozen Trail adventure
Subway is running a promotion tied to ARC Raiders' Frozen Trail adventure, targeting gamers with the offer of in-game outfit rewards.
RestaurantNews.com
Subway Turns Up the Heat with New Doritos Hot Honey Nachos
Subway is relaunching its Hot Honey offering as a limited-time promotion that now includes Doritos-topped nachos and two signature sandwiches.
Restaurant Business
Whatever happened to Boston Market in India?
Boston Market's first India location, operating under the Boston Chicken brand, has shut down following a landlord lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Restaurant Business
Why franchising is a terrible comeback strategy
Restaurant Business warns that weak franchisee profitability and operator conflicts suggest franchising may not be a reliable growth strategy for chains seeking to rebuild.
Daily Meal
8 Common Customer Complaints About Subway
Consumer complaint listicle — no operator insight or strategic signal.
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Subway is implementing measures to restrict franchisee store closures while simultaneously pushing expansion into late-night operating hours, signaling the chain may be prioritizing growth and market
Restaurant Business
Franchisees have profit problems
A restaurant finance newsletter survey signals ongoing profitability pressures across multiple franchise brands including Jack in the Box and Subway.
Restaurant Business
Subway tries to keep franchisees from closing stores
Subway is working to prevent franchisee store closures, signaling ongoing tension between the chain and its franchise network.
the-sun.com
Subway will stay open even later under ‘98’ mandate starting August 16
Subway extends hours under '98' mandate — routine operational announcement with no strategic or competitive insight.
The Independent
Subway to require longer hours and accept delivery orders in push to save chain
Subway is implementing longer operating hours and delivery order requirements as part of an effort to revitalize the chain.
Restaurant Business
Subway to its franchisees: Extend hours, and don't close stores
Subway is implementing stricter approval processes for store closures and encouraging franchisees to extend operating hours, signaling the chain is taking direct operational control to counter domesti
The Armenian Report
Subway Considers Major Expansion Into Armenia With Plans for More Than 60 Locations
Subway is considering a major expansion into Armenia with plans for more than 60 locations.
Arka.am
Subway restaurant chain plans to open over 60 locations in Armenia
Subway expansion into Armenia is single-market development plan with no strategic signal for multi-location U.S. operators.
Ovation
Why Blaze Pizza Believes Personalization Is the Future of Hospitality with John Owen
CEO interview on personalization strategy — useful context for pizza-segment operators but presented as vendor thought leadership, not news of a product or campaign launch.
the-sun.com
Another Subway franchisee files for bankruptcy amid troubling trend
A Subway franchisee has filed for bankruptcy, adding to reported financial difficulties among the chain's franchise network.
Fast Casual
Traffic counts show signs of recovery post Cyclospora
Traffic at fast-casual restaurants shows signs of recovery following a Cyclospora outbreak.
QSR Magazine
QSR 50 2026: Top 50 Fast-Food Chains, Ranked by Sales
QSR Magazine's annual QSR 50 ranking lists the top 50 limited-service restaurant chains by U.S. system-wide sales, based on data collected directly from companies between March and May 2026.
franchisetimes.com
Minnie Bird’s First Multi-Unit Deal Is With a Large Subway Franchisee
Minnie Bird's first multi-unit franchise partner signals potential for tech-enabled Subway franchisees to diversify revenue streams.
FranchiseWire
Hand & Stone Franchise Names Carrie Walsh CEO
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa appointed Carrie Walsh as CEO, bringing franchise leadership experience from Subway, Pizza Hut, PepsiCo, and Michaels.
franchisetimes.com
Minnie Bird’s First Multi-Unit Deal Is With a Large Subway Franchisee
Minnie Bird, a fast-casual concept, has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement with an established Subway franchisee.
Yahoo Finance
Subway hit with another franchisee bankruptcy in just 2 months
A Subway franchisee has filed for bankruptcy, marking the second such filing within two months for the sandwich chain.
Chowhound
Here's What Subway Actually Does With Unsold Food
Consumer-facing food-waste explainer — no operator insight on Subway's sustainability practices or franchise food-cost management.
QSR Media Asia
Subway opens first Taiwan restaurant under new franchisee
Subway has opened its first restaurant in Taiwan under a new franchisee partnership, marking the brand's entry or re-entry into the market.
Fast Casual
Former Taco Bell Latin America CMO Karla Patino named Pollo Campero VP of marketing
Karla Patino, who spent nearly two decades in marketing roles at major QSR chains including Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, Chipotle, and Subway, has joined Pollo Campero as VP of marketing.
QSR Magazine
Wingstop Was the Fastest-Growing Restaurant in America Last Year
Wingstop outpaced all other U.S. restaurant chains in unit growth last year, adding nearly 100 locations and surpassing brands like Starbucks and Chipotle, suggesting the wing-focused segment may be c
Nation’s Restaurant News
Subway shakes up its marketing team
Subway marketing team restructure suggests strategic shift; CMO/marketing leadership moves at $10B+ chains warrant tracking for brand direction.
adage.com
Subway shakes up its CMO roster and agencies to solve the brand’s ‘emotional resonance’ problem
Subway replaced its chief marketing officer and switched agencies as it attempts to address what executives view as a gap in the brand's emotional appeal to consumers.
Yahoo Finance
Largest Fast Food Restaurant Chain Subway Closes Over 700 Locations
Subway closed over 700 locations, signaling continued challenges in the chain's store portfolio management and market positioning.
Restaurant Dive
Subway closed at least 729 stores in 2025
Subway closed at least 729 stores in 2025, signaling continued operational contraction in the franchise system.
Extra Serving🎧 Listen
Chipotle swings positive, Starbucks wows, and Wingstop lays an egg
Earnings show divergent recovery patterns — Chipotle's protein upsells and Starbucks' operational turnaround contrast with Wingstop's struggles, signaling consumer selectivity and pricing power limits
The Week in Restaurants🎧 Listen
Is Starbucks really back?
Starbucks momentum, Subway's sub-$5 value bid, and Chili's sustained comps signal where pricing and value strategy are winning.
Restaurant Tech Trends🎧 Listen
Ra'Chard Dennis, SVP Operations @ Insomnia Cookies
Scaling-ops conversation from an executive who's worked 25+ unit brands—practical POS selection, in-house vs. third-party delivery trade-offs, and field-driven innovation codification.
Yahoo Finance
Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurant Report 2026-2035: A $450+ Billion Market by 2030 with McDonald's, Burger King, Chipotle, Subway, Starbucks Leading
Industry research projects the fast food and quick service restaurant market will reach $450+ billion by 2030, with McDonald's, Burger King, Chipotle, Subway, and Starbucks among leading players.
Loyalty360
Subway Changes Loyalty Program Perks, Jack in the Box Unveils Matcha Menu, and Pop
Routine wire roundup of loyalty tweaks and LTO launches — no strategic insight or trend signal for brand operators.
thestreet.com
Subway drops its free sub offer, angering loyal customers
Subway has discontinued a free sub offer, which has drawn customer backlash.
Restaurant Business
Subway and the problem with discount marketing
Discounting strategy risks commoditizing the brand — operators need clarity on whether heavy promotions boost traffic or just erode margins.
Fox News
Subway scraps its free sandwich perk just months after relaunch, sparks customer revolt: 'Cheapskates'
Subway discontinued a free sandwich promotion months after relaunching it, drawing negative customer reaction online.
CX Dive
Subway updates Sub Club loyalty program shortly after relaunch
Quick Sub Club updates post-relaunch indicate ongoing refinement—signals operators should monitor rapid loyalty iteration as a competitive lever.
Restaurant Dive
Subway to remove free footlong offer from Sub Club
Subway is discontinuing its free footlong promotion within its Sub Club loyalty program, signaling a shift in how the chain incentivizes repeat visits amid broader industry pressure on promotional mar
Nation’s Restaurant News
Subway loyalty, Jersey Mike’s, FAT Brands lawsuit
Subway's loyalty program, Jersey Mike's performance, and a lawsuit involving FAT Brands are the subject of recent restaurant industry developments.
Restaurant Business
A Subway franchisee group is asking for changes to its latest offer
A Subway franchisee group has requested modifications to the company's latest proposal, signaling ongoing tension in franchise negotiations.