Subway Just Sold For Billions: Here’s What It Means For The Beleaguered Giant

Once a powerhouse in the fast-food industry, Subway's journey has been filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. From its humble beginnings in 1965 with a single sandwich shop to becoming a global giant, Subway's story is nothing short of fascinating.
In today's video, we dive into how Subway became one of the most dominant fast-food chains and the series of events that led to its decline. We'll unravel the secrets behind its rapid growth, the factors that caused sales to fall, and the recent sale of the company to Roark Capital for $9.55 billion.
Join us as we explore:
The innovative strategy that allowed Subway to expand so quickly
The marketing tactics that set them apart from their competitors
The unfortunate scandal that shook the brand's reputation
Subway's response to COVID and the attempts to revitalize the brand
The new era under Roark Capital and the potential future of Subway
If you're intrigued by business analysis, fascinated by fast-food industry insights, or simply want to learn more about one of the most recognized brands in the world, this video is for you.
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[@paulhunter4947]

Bring back $5 footlong. Subway can't compete on quality. Must compete on cost.

[@brockgeorge6437]

Sadly, that is not realistic. The cost of food is almost 50% higher than it was back in the $5 footlong times.
The food cost of making even the cheapest footlongs (ham/spicy italian/cold cut, is $2.25 +, and at best that is 45% food cost. You throw in turkey, steak, or chicken, you are looking at an FC of over 50%.
Needless to say, this would bankrupt every store in a matter of weeks. Even food costs in excess of 35% are not tenable long term.

[@winec00ler]

Yeah I go to Jersey Mikes now TASTES WAY BETTER. I tried to go to Subway because it was closer, and NO. I spent the same amount. Plus I get points for my purchases at JM.

[@user-cw3wm9lx7w]

Yep. got food poisoning a couple times.

[@tanyahunter192]

I Love Culver’s too!

[@fireandflesh]

Remember, their tuna, was not tuna

[@baileybuttars4563]

I have TWO subways on my college campus....I honestly would rather go to jersey mikes haha

[@leighwhite9656]

Subs are still a foot long but the got smaller in width, I remember in the 90s the subs here like 4 too 5 inches wide now there like 2 inches wide

[@aniruddhamersey4139]

This is my first time watching a video of yours, this was a really good video. You deserve more views.

[@coby_hunter]

Thank you! I really appreciate it 🙂

[@CraydenGamingOfficial]

@@coby_hunteri never noticed that subway was going down i always loved there sandwiches never complained once

[@slomotrainwreck]

Private equity just bought your brand?! This'll be fun to watch! 😂

[@user-cw3wm9lx7w]

that always results in a bankruptcy and the end of the company

[@Netbug]

Ginsberg, eh? Shocking.

[@user-cw3wm9lx7w]

I will never eat there again.

[@robdetling590]

Haven’t eaten Subway in quite a while - I remember feeling like Subway’s bread is 1-2 star while Quizno’s and Jersey Mike’s are far superior. When their footlongs cost $5-$7 they were ok in a pinch, but anything higher just felt too high.

[@R32R38]

Jersey Mike's is a hundred times better.

[@coby_hunter]

You aren't wrong

[@SkimoStories]

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[@LunaticKD1991]

Subway is still too expensive and not worth what you're paying for.

[@user-cw3wm9lx7w]

It is still bad and seems ro keep getting worse. Everytime a leveraged buyout occurs, they usually go bankrupt.