Subway news and trends

2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
Loyalty & Rewards // December 14, 2023

As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer, relaunching their rewards programs with new strategies and user experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Convenience Stores Tap EV Chargers to Capture Spending
Retail // December 08, 2023

Convenience retailers are seizing on the electric vehicle (EV) charging opportunity to drive sales, as consumers wait around with little to do but shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Subway Relaunches Loyalty Program as QSRs Drive Digital Orders
Restaurant Roundup // September 08, 2023

This week in restaurant news, Subway rethinks its rewards strategy, Chick-fil-A expands its mobile order drive-thru lanes and Whataburger opens its first digital-only location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Subway Finds Buyer as Consumers Seek Budget-Friendly Restaurants
Acquisitions // August 24, 2023

With inflation prompting many consumers to choose low-priced restaurants over more expensive alternatives, Subway has secured a buyer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
Subway’s Digital Comeback Features Retooled App and Loyalty Program

October 09, 2024
The quick-service restaurant sector is experiencing a wave of global expansion, with Subway making bold moves to amplify its presence and enhance digital engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches

December 14, 2023
As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer, relaunching their rewards programs with...

QSR Subscriptions Take a Bite out of Meal Kit Market Share

May 22, 2023
Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are finding new ways to take the need to make meals off consumers’ plates as they develop subscription models in direct challenge to meal kit providers. Get...

Subway Footlong Pass Shows Power of Menu-Item Subscriptions

August 30, 2022
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Quick Reads
Starbucks Among 19 Firms Trialing China’s Digital Yuan

April 24, 2020
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is launching a pilot program to trial its new digital currency yuan with 19 local businesses, including the U.S. chains Starbucks, Subway and McDonald’s. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Retailers Want Free Rent To Cover COVID-19 Shutdowns

March 24, 2020
Mattress Firm and Subway are among the major U.S. retailers that don’t want to pay rent in full due to the coronavirus‘ effects on the country’s economy, Bloomberg reported, which...

Adyen Lands Payments Deal For Subway In US, Canada

January 28, 2020
Adyen will help process payments for quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain Subway in the U.S. and Canada, the firms announced on Tuesday (Jan. 28), Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

Mastercard Offers Fare Discounts, Refunds For Contactless Transit Payments

November 27, 2019
Mastercard has announced that it will refund cardholders up to $10 off their cab rides, every Tuesday through the end of the year (including New Year’s Eve and Day), in...