Largest Fast Food Chain: Subway is the largest fast-food chain in the world by the number of locations. With over 41,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, Subway has a global presence.
Founder's Initials in Logo: The Subway logo features arrows pointing towards the letters "S" and "Y," which represent the initials of co-founder Fred DeLuca's name.
Five-Dollar Footlong Promotion: The famous "Five-Dollar Footlong" promotion, which offered a selection of Subway sandwiches for $5, was introduced in 2008 and became a popular marketing campaign for the chain.
Bread Yoga Mat Chemical: In 2014, Subway faced controversy when it was revealed that its bread contained azodicarbonamide, a chemical also used in the production of yoga mats and shoe soles.
Sandwich Artists: Subway employees are referred to as "Sandwich Artists," emphasizing the customization and creativity involved in making each sandwich to order.
Jared Fogle's Spokesperson Role: Jared Fogle gained fame as Subway's spokesperson after losing a significant amount of weight by eating Subway sandwiches as part of a diet plan.
Veggie Patty Controversy: In 2020, a lawsuit was filed against Subway alleging that its "veggie patty" contained only 2.1% or less of real vegetables, despite being marketed as a plant-based option.