1851

The new year looks to be a challenging one for Subway. According to a <a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/report-subway-closed-over-900-restaurants-2017?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=qsr-magazine-report-subway-closed-over-900-restaurants-in-2017-2705116" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent QSR Magazine article</a>, Business Insider reported that the quick-service chain closed 909 locations during 2017 in the U.S., which is nearly three times the number of stores that closed the previous year. 2016 was also the first year the chain closed more stores than it opened.&nbsp;

&ldquo;The erosion of baseline traffic and related profitability decline is the overwhelming primary issue for our brand,&rdquo; Subway said in a memo to The New York Post. Subway&rsquo;s sales and traffic also appear to be on the decline. In the last five years, traffic has decreased by 25 percent and sales fell from $11.5 billion to $11.3 billion in 2016.

&quot;Our goal is to strengthen the Subway brand in every market around the world to give Subway franchisees the greatest opportunity to successfully grow their businesses,&quot; a representative told Business Insider. The world&rsquo;s largest quick-service chain at 25,835 locations is in the middle of reshaping the brand with Subway&rsquo;s Fresh Forward Design and CEO Suzanne Greco helping to build out the new concept.

<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/report-subway-closed-over-900-restaurants-2017?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=qsr-magazine-report-subway-closed-over-900-restaurants-in-2017-2705116" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read the full article.

QSR Magazine: Report: Subway Closed Over 900 Restaurants in 2017

1851 Franchise

The brand's major reshape is taking a toll on franchisees and the number of total locations in the U.S.

qsr-magazine-report-subway-closed-over-900-restaurants-in-2017

Spadea Lignana Franchise Attorneys

Spadea Lignana - La Bottega - Client Spotlight - 1851 Franchise

How Giuseppe Ruta Built La Bottega From a “Hole-in-the-Wall” to a Thriving Franchise With Help From Spadea Lignana

la-bottega-franchise-spadea-lignana

Woodhouse Spas

Photo of exterior of Woodhouse Spa location

What Should I Expect When Opening My Woodhouse Spa Franchise?

opening-woodhouse-spa-franchise-support

Fresh Coat

Photo of two Fresh Coat vans parked outside a building

Scaling With Fresh Coat Painters: Insights and Tips From the Field

fresh-coat-painters-franchise-scaling-tips

Pigtails & Crewcuts

A Business That Fills Your Heart: Why Pigtails & Crewcuts Franchisees Say It’s More Than a Career

a-business-that-fills-your-heart-why-pigtails-crewcuts-franchisees-say-its-more-than-a-career

Caring Transitions

Why Consider a Corporate Career Change? Find Meaningful Work Helping Others With Caring Transitions

why-consider-a-corporate-career-change-find-meaningful-work-helping-others-with-caring-transitions

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

U.S. Budget Deficit Rises as Tariff Revenues Increase — Potential Considerations for Franchising

us-budget-deficit-rises-as-tariff-revenues-increase-potential-considerations-for-franchising

Dickey's Franchisee Backlash - Lawsuits - Disputes - 1851 Franchise

Texas-Based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Grapples with Franchisee Backlash

dickeys-barbecue-pit-franchisee-lawsuits

Design with person in blazer, with laptop, holding sign that reads "LOOKING FOR A JOB"

Uptick in Jobless Claims Points to Continued Instability in Labor Market

jobless-claims-franchise-growth

Extraordinary Brands Acquires CycleBar and Rumble, Shaking Up Boutique Fitness Franchising

extraordinary-brands-cyclebar-rumble-boxing-acquisition

NJCAR v. Ford - New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Standing Under Franchise Practices Act

new-jersey-franchise-practices-act-njcar-v-ford

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores - Agg - 1851 Franchise

Hooters Leans Into Franchising With Closure of 30 Company-Owned Stores

hooters-franchise-model-company-owned-closures

"Come in, We're OPEN" sign against abstract background

Small Business Optimism Dips, Raising Concerns for Franchise Owners

small-business-optimism-dips-raising-concerns-for-franchise-owners

Wendy's CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down - Breaking News - 1851 Franchise

Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner Steps Down Amid Challenges, Leaving Franchisees Facing Uncertainty

wendys-ceo-transition-kirk-tanner-franchisee-uncertainty

Rising Jobless Claims Could Signal Challenges — and Opportunities — for Franchising

rising-jobless-claims-affect-franchising

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Navy Veteran and Professional Artist Couple Open Caring Transitions in Texas

QSR Magazine: Report: Subway Closed Over 900 Restaurants in 2017

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS