World's Largest Single-Brand Restaurant Chain, Subway sets world record

December 2, 2024

Shelton, Connecticut, United States--Subway IP LLC, trading as Subway, an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs) and wraps, founded by Fred DeLuca, has over 37,000 locations in more than 100 countries and territories, setting the world record for being the World's Largest Single-Brand Restaurant Chain, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

"Subway IP LLC, trading as Subway, is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs) and wraps. It was founded by Fred DeLuca and financed by Peter Buck in 1965 as Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Wikipedia)

"After several name changes, it was renamed Subway in 1972, and a franchise operation began in 1974 with a second restaurant in Wallingford, Connecticut."

"The longtime Subway slogan, "Eat Fresh", is intended to indicate that their toppings are indeed fresh. It was the fastest-growing franchise in the world in 2015 and, as of September 2023, has over 37,000 locations in more than 100 countries and territories.

"More than half its locations (21,796 or 58.1%) are in the United States. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator in the world. Its international headquarters are in Shelton, Connecticut." (Wikipedia)

"As of February 2023, Subway had approximately 37,000 locations in more than 100 countries, all independently owned and operated by a network of franchisees.

"Subway has the highest concentration of locations in North America with more than 20,000 in the United States, 2,881 in Canada, and 758 in Mexico, as of 2019.

"This was almost as many U.S. locations as McDonald's and Starbucks combined, as of 2018. Outside North America, the countries with the most locations are Australia (1,215), Brazil (1,643), and the United Kingdom (2,195), as of 2019. (Wikipedia)

"Starbucks is the world's dominant coffee shop chain, with more than 38,000 stores globally as of April 2024.3 It has both company-owned and licensed stores and sells specialty beverages, such as coffees and teas, as well as food items," the Investopedia says.

"Starbucks also sells branded items outside of its stores, such as roasted whole bean and ground coffees, including Seattle's Best Coffee, Starbucks, Teavana-branded single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages like the Frappuccino."

"The largest single-brand restaurant chain in the world, Subway is an American multinational food chain," the Pickcel says.

"Founded in 1965, it’s headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. With over 20,576 stores in the US itself, its annual revenue is $16.1B as of 2023. However, it lost its growth due to the closing of around 6000 US stores from 2015-2021.

"Operated by Subway franchisees, their specialty dishes include fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, subs, wraps, bowls, and salads. One of its stores in Germany is located within a windmill."

"SUBWAY is an American fast food restaurant that primarily sells submarine sandwiches (subs) and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor’s Associates, Inc.," the Silverman Group says.

"Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world, with 40,855 restaurants in 105 countries and territories as of January 1, 2014. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator globally."

"Subway is an American privately held fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches (subs) and salads," the Business Model Navigator says.

"Subway is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the world and, as of June 2017, has approximately 45,000 stores located in more than 100 countries.

"More than half of the stores are located in the United States. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain, and the largest restaurant operator, in the world."

"More than half its locations (21,796 or 58.1%) are in the United States. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator in the world. Its international headquarters are in Shelton, Connecticut, with further headquarters in Miami, Florida."

"SUBWAY® is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator in the world, and one of the fastest-growing franchises. It currently, has approximately 45,000 stores located in more than 112 countries," the Kings Avenue Mall says.

"While SUBWAY® is known for the delicious sandwiches, it uses the advertising slogan “Eat Fresh”, and focuses on how its sandwiches are made from freshly baked bread and fresh ingredients, in front of customers to their exact specifications, by employees which SUBWAY® calls “Subway Sandwich Artists”.

" SUBWAY® is considered one of the best providers of “Healthy Options” (in the “Mega Chain” category)"

"The Subway® story began in 1965 when 17-year-old Fred DeLuca asked his family friend, Dr. Peter Buck, a nuclear physicist, for advice on how to pay his college tuition," the Starbucks official website says.

"With an idea to open a submarine sandwich shop and an initial $1,000 investment from Dr. Buck, the two formed a business partnership that would ultimately change the landscape of the quick service restaurant industry.

"Today, Subway® has grown to become one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, serving customizable and signature sandwiches, wraps and salads to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries in more than 37,000 restaurants every day."