Subway

Today, our CEO John Chidsey announced his retirement from Subway at the end of December, after five years of exceptional leadership. Subway’s EMEA President and former CMO, Carrie Walsh?will assume the role as Interim CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025.? Please join us in congratulating Carrie on her new role and wishing John well in retirement! https://lnkd.in/eah5Bif2

Our Global Transformation team in Miami recently came together to make a meaningful impact in our local community. In partnership with Feeding South Florida, more than 40 employees dedicated their time to packing over 800 boxes of donated food for older adults experiencing food insecurity, helping give back to the places where we live, work, and play. #Community #Volunteering #Subway

Around the globe, we’re thrilled to welcome new team members to our Subway family. Meet some of our new Subway Canada team members – Curtis Korchinski, Field Performance Director, and Romy van der Merwe, Senior Leasing Representative. “Since starting as a dishwasher at a local restaurant in high school, the foodservice & hospitality industry has been my home for over 20 years. After a career switch to Commercial Real Estate, I missed my roots and decided to re-enter the industry with the brand I love. It’s been incredible learning more about Subway and getting to know the amazing team who pour their hearts into the betterment and innovation of this brand. As a proud husband and father of two amazing sons, I’m grateful for the genuine support and acceptance that Subway has demonstrated to my family and me,” shares Curtis. “I joined Subway in August to be a part of something bigger and bolder, and so far, it’s been amazing! The team is hands-on and united in working towards a bigger, better vision and goal. Helping franchisees start or grow their dream has been the highlight. With two very active young boys, I love Subway’s family-centric ethos that allows me to pursue my passion, while having a meaningful work-life balance,” adds Romy. ? Curtis and Romy, we’re excited to have you! Join Curtis, Romy and the rest of the Subway team: https://lnkd.in/eEVbkfDB #Subway #Hiring

Our leadership team is wrapping up this year’s Listening Tour series after visiting?35?cities and over?300 restaurants across North America, connecting face-to-face with more than?700?Subway franchisees. During these sessions, we fostered open and honest dialogue, gathered valuable feedback, and explored innovative ideas. As we look ahead to planning our 2025 Listening Tour schedule, we’re excited to continue leveraging franchisee insights to build a better Subway together! #Subway #Leadership

Yesterday, we unveiled “Fresh Forward 2.0,” our new global restaurant design, rolling out globally in 2025. The next iteration of our global restaurant image is designed to further enhance the guest experience, improve convenience and help drive franchisee profitability. ? Since the launch of the initial Fresh Forward design in 2017, over 20,000 restaurants worldwide have remodeled or built new locations in our modern image, helping reset brand perceptions and reenergize franchisees and their teams. Fresh Forward 2.0 builds on that foundation, with added brand personality and vibrant décor elements, while supporting our digital transformation journey by adding digital convenience-forward elements to the design. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXF9kGUf #Subway #Design #Restaurant

This month, we’re excited to spotlight our U.S. Franchise Services Specialist team – a group dedicated to supporting our network of U.S. franchisees and Field Operations teams. Daily, the team expertly guides franchisees and team members through various questions and challenges. The team’s extensive knowledge and cross-functional collaboration with departments such as operations, leasing, accounting, marketing and technology make them invaluable team players. With an impressive combined experience of 130 years—averaging 14.4 years per team member—their teamwork is crucial to driving corporate and field initiatives. We’re proud to have such a dedicated team committed to empowering our franchisees and building a better Subway! #Subway #Teamwork #Franchise

’Tis the season for a festive Subway Footlong Cookie???????! We’re officially kicking off the holiday season with the ultimate cookie lovers' gift: the Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookie –?our second ever Footlong Cookie flavor. This limited-time treat is available nationwide until December 31 (while supplies last) and also comes in footlong-sized holiday packaging, perfect for gifting to family and friends (or keeping for yourself—we won’t judge???). https://lnkd.in/eEZbbpp3 #Subway #FootlongCookie #Holidays

Last week, Global CEO John Chidsey, Chief Development Officer Mike Kehoe and our new APAC President Joseph Hsu embarked on an exciting and eventful trip across Asia! They celebrated the grand opening of our 4,000th regional restaurant in China, signed a new Master Franchise Agreement with Watami in Japan, and toured restaurants with our Thailand master franchisee. #Subway #Leadership

For the first time ever, we brought together three of our advisory councils – the Franchise Advertising Fund, Field, and IT – for a collaborative, joint meeting hosted at our dual-headquarters in Miami, FL. The meeting focused on the current state of our business and our future plans, exemplifying our commitment to working together with franchisees to enhance the Subway guest experience and help improve franchisee profitability. #Subway #Teamwork #Collaboration

Tara Phelps’ remarkable 20-year journey with Subway began as a Sandwich Artist. Since then, she has taken on various roles, including District Manager, Business Consultant, Construction Manager, and now, Equipment Logistics Manager. “I was initially drawn to Subway because it brings back memories of family summer camping and boating adventures. What started as a job to support myself through college turned into an exciting career thanks to the brand’s dynamic environment and constant evolution – no two days are ever the same! In my current role, I’m fortunate to lead a fantastic team who make each day at work both fun and rewarding.” Tara’s dedication and leadership shine through her numerous achievements, including organizing Subway’s sandwich and cookie donations for the Stroll for Strong Kids event benefiting Golisano’s Children’s Hospital and receiving our CEO Spirit Award last year. We’re lucky to have you, Tara! You truly embody the Subway spirit of?Bold, Empowered, and Fun! #Subway