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Subway
Private
Industry Restaurants
Founded Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. (1965)
Headquarters Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
Key people
Fred DeLuca (President)

Millie Shinn (EVP)

David Worroll (Controller)
Products Submarines
Salads
Pizzas
Revenue Green Arrow Up.svg $15.0305 billion USD (2006)

Subway is a popular fast food restaurant. It is famous for making submarine sandwiches, also known as "subs." They also serve pizzas and salads. The name "Subway" is like the New York City public transport system. Many Subway restaurants even have pictures and maps of the New York City Subway.

Subway opened its first restaurant outside North America in Bahrain in 1984. Since 2007, Subway has been one of the top franchise businesses. It was even named the "most loved fast food chain in the US" in 2011. By the end of 2010, Subway became the largest food chain in the world. It had 33,749 restaurants, which was more than McDonald's.

Subway has opened many stores around the world. Its main office is in Milford, Connecticut, USA. There are also five regional offices that help manage Subway's international restaurants. These offices are in places like Amsterdam, Beirut, Singapore, and Miami.

What Kind of Food Does Subway Make?

Subway's main food item is the Submarine sandwich, or Sub. Each sub is made on a long roll of bread. You can choose your meat, cheese, and fresh vegetables. Subway offers different menu items in different countries. However, most restaurants around the world have some common subs.

Popular Subway Sandwiches

Here are some of the most popular subs you might find:

  • Italian BMT (This stands for "Biggest, Meatiest, Tastiest.")
  • Steak & Cheese
  • Meatball Marinara
  • Chicken Teriyaki
  • Subway Club
  • Chicken & Bacon Ranch
  • Tuna
  • Roasted Chicken
  • Veggie Delite

How Subway Adapts Its Menu for Different Places

Subway changes its menu in some countries to fit local customs. For example, in India, Subway restaurants do not serve beef or pork. This is to respect the beliefs of Hindu and Muslim people. Subway even opened an all-vegetarian restaurant in India.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Subway para niños

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