John Chidsey, Global CEO of Subway, today inaugurated the brand’s 850th store in India, marking a significant milestone in the QSR chain’s rapid growth trajectory. This marks John’s first visit to India as CEO of Subway Global, following the company’s partnership with Culinary Brands.
India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing international markets for Subway, with plans to become the largest Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chain in the country over the next decade. The brand has introduced a modernised store design and fresh menu options to cater to evolving consumer preferences. Recently, Subway launched its indulgent Hot and Cheesy Signature Subs range, featuring 1.5x filling with lots of cheese. It also introduced a Breakfast Special sandwich menu paired with coffee, available from 7 am to 11 am across select locations to meet the growing demand of fresh breakfast options in India.
“Today’s restaurant opening marks a major moment for the brand’s growth in India, where we continue to see huge demand,” said John. “In addition to opening an impressive number of restaurants over the past three years, Everstone has also proven to be a regional leader in implementing the brand’s latest culinary, development and digital initiatives, improving the overall restaurant experience and paving the way for more guests to enjoy Subway across the market.”
Subway’s international growth, coupled with its focus on attracting multi-unit operators, has accelerated new restaurant openings. The brand is on track to more than double its new restaurant openings in 2024.
Tarun Bhasin, CEO, Culinary Brands, shared “We’re thrilled to reach this milestone of 850 Subway stores in India, and we’re grateful to our customers for their loyalty and trust. As we continue to expand our presence across the country, we’re committed to delivering fresh, tasty and customizable sandwiches, wraps and salads that cater to the ever-changing tastes and preferences of Indian consumers. We are excited to introduce new menu innovations, including Hot and Cheesy Signature Subs, and Breakfast Special sandwiches to further delight our customers.” As the exclusive master franchisee for Subway, one of the world’s largest QSR brands, Culinary Brands owns the rights for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other countries.
