Subway
Subway has more restaurants than any other chain worldwide, built on made-to-order Footlong subs and a lighter-eating reputation.
- Brand
- Roark Capital
- Category
- Fast Food Chains
- Released
- 1965
- Price
- $11
- VersusAnything Score
- 50/100
Key features
- Most locations of any chain
- Fully customisable subs
- Lighter options
Best for diners who want to build their own meal with vegetables.
Subway specifications
| Founded | 1965 |
|---|---|
| Locations worldwide (approx.) | 37,000 |
| Countries (approx.) | 100 |
| Signature item | Footlong sub |
| Breakfast menu | Yes (breakfast subs) |
| Plant-based option | Yes (veggie subs, plant-based patties in some markets) |
| Typical combo price (US, approx.) | $11 |
| Drive-thru | Limited |
| Parent company | Roark Capital |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every fast food chain in our database using the fast food chains weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Most locations of any chain
- Fully customisable subs
- Lighter options
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Subway against
No published comparison yet.
Alternatives to Subway
- McDonald's 77/100
- Burger King 67/100
- Wendy's 40/100
- KFC 60/100
- Chick-fil-A 7/100
Sources
- Subway: Roark Capital official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.