Subway calls ‘emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet

[Dave Hess]

Subway calls ‘emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet​

https://nypost.com/2024/08/14/busin...ng-with-franchisees-as-sales-plummet-sources/


I eat Subway maybe 4-5 times a year and the food is OK. I notice they expanded their menu. Cookies very good.

Lots of consumers cutting back on eating out and franchise owners say the profit margins are less today than 5 years ago.

 

[Creekside]

Subway calls ‘emergency’ meeting with franchisees as sales plummet​

https://nypost.com/2024/08/14/busin...ng-with-franchisees-as-sales-plummet-sources/


I eat Subway maybe 4-5 times a year and the food is OK. I notice they expanded their menu. Cookies very good.

Lots of consumers cutting back on eating out and franchise owners say the profit margins are less today than 5 years ago.

They are the only chain type fast food in our town. I occasionally eat there since it's right across the street. Pricing is killing them IMO. I avoid it unless I have coupons because it's just far too expensive.

 

[spasm3]

I just don't think it tastes very good.

 

[CKN]

They are the only chain type fast food in our town. I occasionally eat there since it's right across the street. Pricing is killing them IMO. I avoid it unless I have coupons because it's just far too expensive.

Many cities either outright ban franchises or severally restrict them. However- it seems that subway is the exception.

Cannot understand how they just can't seem to get their bread right. It's not great. Corporate gave each store a meat slicing machine-the owners don't like them-they say it increases labor cost. I mean they wouldn't want a little fresher meat for their sandwiches....
The issue is there are far better sandwiches elsewhere now...they used to be the only game.

 

[cptbarkey]

I eat there once a month or so, but always with a coupon. Jimmy John’s Beach Club with extra peppers is my goto. Do better Subway.

 

[JavierH19]

Too expensive nowadays. It could be expensive if it was really good but it's not. Last time I ate it was at the airport last year.

 

[Leo99]

I used to get the chicken sandwich but haven't been to a Subway in years.

 

[tasch72]

not shocked. subway (and most other fast food places) got too expensive since covid. I'm not paying more than $8 for a sweet onion chicken teriyaki.

 

[supton]

Rarely eat there. Was never "great" but miles ahead of McD's.

These days I'm more apt to stop at a grocery store. Often they have sandwiches, for a so-so price. Get some seltzer, and anything that we actually need (if it's on the return trip home). Much happier than "fast" food.

 

[BobsArmory]

These days it seems like fast food isn't any cheaper than a locally owned sit down restaurant. I just don't see why anyone would go to these places anymore. Bad food, horrible ingredients and high prices. No thanks.

 

[dishdude]

Haven't eaten there in years, their food sucks. Jersey Mike's is so much better and they really load the sandwich up with meat. They also fresh slice the meat for every sandwich and I think that really adds to the flavor.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Whenever the market turns the weakest competitor fails first.

"“Charging $6.99 for any sub while they are $11 on the menu,” the franchisee lamented."

$11 for old turkey on bread that isn't even bread might be the problem.

 

[JHZR2]

I just don't think it tastes very good.

It’s just not a good hoagie. Pre-sliced meat, bad bread. I’m spoiled given where I live. But even then… yuck.

 

[Quattro Pete]

I used to eat there once in a while back when they had $5 foot-longs.

Nowadays I prefer Firehouse Subs or Jersey Mike's, but even that is infrequent for me.

 

[andrew_j]

I have an extreme dislike as I am always stuck eating there as last resort and it’s not good. Usually in towns or small airport with few food places or choices. If it was actually partially good it would be fine but it isn’t.

 

[daves87rs]

Cant’t remember the last time I was there…

 

[Propflux01]

The quality of food items has dropped far over the years. Slimy meat, mediocre bread, etc., has brought Subway down to almost McD levels.

 

[JWC86]

10 or more years ago I would eat there 5-8 times a month, now not even that much in a year.

I still think it taste ok (I almost always get the cheese steak) but the price has gone sky high. For the same price I can go to a sit down place and be served better food even when you include the tip.

 

[Chris142]

Subway pretty much priced me out plus waiting in line there takes too long. A 6 inch sandwich,chips and drink is $15 plus I have to wait in line 30+ minutes

 

[wpod]

With high prices even the mass consumers are realizing how low the quality actually is, Lets hope the CEOs burn in hades .