The year was 1965. A 17-year-old teen, Fred DeLuca, wanted to find a way to pay for his medical degree. So he approached Peter Buck, a family friend, who advised him to start a business. Buck loaned Fred $1,000, gave him a firm handshake, and as they say, the rest is history.
What began as a humble "Pete’s Drive-In: Super Submarines" in a small town in Connecticut was rebranded to "Subway®" within three years. The business (and of course, the subs) drew in huge numbers of franchisees in the next few decades and kept growing to what it is today.
We came from "humble". That’s why we know what it takes to start a business. And we want to help you achieve greatness too.
WE'REMOVIE
STARSTOO!
Looking to fit into spaces anywhere and everywhere, the Subway® brand ventured into "non-traditional" locations such as gas stations, convenience stores, truck stops, and rest areas in 1993. The rising fame of the brand continued and it was even featured in Hollywood movies, like "The Coneheads" and "The Beverly Hillbillies".
FRESH FORWARD –
THE SUBWAY® OF THE FUTURE IS HERE
Our new Fresh Forward restaurants are bold, fresh, and modern.
Fresh Forward is our answer to making the Subway® experience a whole lot more wholesome! It’s welcoming, easy, and guess what, our sandwich artist gets the spotlight they deserve - their preparation bench is now the focal point of the dining experience. Sounds good? Well, it looks good too!
SUBWAY® VOICES
PONY
Franchisee, Taiwan
I decided Subway® was the right business because it has simple operation and a strong support system. When you put these two things together, they form a comprehensive business plan.
LUONA
Multi-unit Franchisee, Philippines
With the guidance of Subway system, I’ve grown from a single unit to multi-unit owner. The best moment was during 2020 pandemic, when everyone else is closing down business, I am opening more business instead.
TETSUYA
Multi-unit Franchisee, Japan
At Subway®, I learnt that people should be where I invest the most in. With that mindset and belief, I managed to groom a good team, which eventually led me to open three restaurants in Japan.
EILEEN
Multi-unit Franchisee, Philippines
I choose to open a Subway restaurant because of a turning point in my career when I felt the desire to do something else. Subway helped me with my expansion plans in terms of a standardized approach with franchising, including but not limited to trainings, availability and accessibility of supplies and equipment.