Subway will close 500 locations this year. In 2017, 909 stores closed- that’s three times more than the year before. At present time, Subway has about 25,800 locations in the U.S., with an estimated 44,000 locations in 112 countries, Subway is the largest restaurant chain in the world, according to the company website. More Story: HERE
CEO Suzanne Greco said: “Store count isn’t everything, it’s about growing the business.”
More competition, newer chains, and more options have changed the sandwich marketplace. However, Subway plans to open over 1,000 stores outside of the U.S. focusing on locations in Britain, Germany, and Asia.
Subway is closing another 500 stores — here's why https://t.co/B9wcGdvB1L pic.twitter.com/YFdzQK5Sl3
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) April 26, 2018
"It’s just not what people want anymore": Subway to close hundreds of U.S. stores https://t.co/PSbAiXlgD9
— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 27, 2018
