
Good News! - September 2018
The September 2018 issue of the Franchise Update Sales Report covers unit growth, investment and financial developments, and international expansion in franchising.
Subway is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 735 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Subway's sales were down 6% in 2025, while other chains like Potbelly and Cheba Hut reported strong sales growth, including Cheba Hut's 21.5% increase and $182 million in system sales [[2026-10-30 Fresh Off Major Investments, Potbelly and Cheba Hut Thrived in 2025 (116902)]]. * Subway is changing its beverage providers, a trend seen in several other restaurant chains including KFC, Culver's, and Marriott [[2026-10-28 Why so many chains are changing their beverage providers (3b5b07)]]. * James E. Miller II, a franchisee of Subway and Hot Head Burritos, found that working with MTM Architecture reduced errors and improved the development process [[2026-10-26 How the Right Architect Can Make Restaurant Growth Easier (3273a9)]]. * Subway moved its National Sandwich Day celebration to Oct. 27 and brought back fan-favorite menu items, including the Fritos Chicken Enchilada Sub [[2026-10-22 Subway moves up Nat'l Sandwich Day, revives Fritos Chicken Enchilada Sub (44e037)]]. * Subway unveiled a new restaurant prototype called Blueprint across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, featuring digitally connected restaurants and new menu offerings [[2026-10-12 Subway Unveils New Prototype as It Targets Massive International Growth (c303b6)]]. * Subway is facing a bribery scandal involving its nonprofit purchasing co-op, the Independent Purchasing Cooperative [[2026-10-09 A look at the Subway bribery scandal (e17a42)]]. * Subway leads with 1,945 multi-unit franchisees in the 2026 Multi-Unit 50 rankings [[2026-10-03 The 2026 Multi-Unit 50 A Snapshot of Scale (350fdc)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Sandwich & sub.

The September 2018 issue of the Franchise Update Sales Report covers unit growth, investment and financial developments, and international expansion in franchising.

A study by The Harris Poll found that Five Guys is America’s favorite burger restaurant while Subway is tied for first place in the sandwich shop category with Panera Bread, according to a Business Insider report.

Subway reduces the cost of its Fresh Forward remodel to $90,000-$100,000 per store, hoping to boost franchisee adoption

Subway may be doing away with the $5 footlong promotion, allowing franchisees to decide whether to include the offering at their location due to franchisee push-back.

Lightbridge Academy nears 100 units with 35 open and 79 in development.

If you watched Netflix’s latest teen romance, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, you probably noticed a few clear mentions of Subway.

Subway tops QSR's list of biggest fast-food chains in America with 25,908 stores, despite a nearly 900-unit drop since last year.

Pankaj Savaliya and Mit Desai have signed the franchise agreement for Lightbridge Academy's 100th location.

Subway franchisees will no longer be required to offer breakfast at their locations, as the brand focuses on revamping its look and digital menu.

Firehouse Subs franchisee Will Page credits the brand's unique food and philanthropic efforts as key factors in his decision to invest in the business.

Freshii wins Top 100 Movers award with 730 stores planned.

Subway executive James Walker discusses the brand's global growth strategy, focusing on profitability and franchisee success, despite plans to close dozens of US locations.

Retail Food Group, a global food and beverage company and the largest multi-brand retail food franchisor in Australia, has announced the hiring of Sam Ferreira as president of U.S.

Omnivore's technology streamlines the point-of-sale process for restaurants, connecting developers and employers with a universal API.

Carissa Ganelli, Chief Digital Officer of Subway, leads the company's digital transformation, with a focus on revamping its global digital strategy and transforming the customer experience.

Subway CEO Suzanne Greco is stepping down after three years in the position.

Subway plans to close 500 restaurants across the U.S. as it prepares for international growth and revitalizes its brand.

Del Taco expands in the Southeast with the help of veteran franchisee Mac Kamara, signing on to develop seven locations in Atlanta.

Mac Kamara's MK Energy is diversifying with Del Taco, opening seven locations in Atlanta.

Franchise candidates typically fill out a form on the franchise's website, followed by an initial call with the franchisor to discuss expectations and financial requirements.

World Franchise Associates enters an exclusive agreement with Coolgreens to represent the salad franchise for development deals in the Middle East.

FoodLogiQ secures $19.5M in financing to expand its data-driven platform and reach new customers.

The article reports on Subway's loyalty app, but does not have any relevance to the franchise industry.

The 2017 Multi-Unit 50 ranks the most multi-friendly brands, with data supplied by FRANdata.