Subway
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactWorld's largest restaurant chain by locations, acquired by Roark Capital in 2023 for $9.6B
5
locations tracked
Ownership Information
Subway is owned by Roark Capital. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
1965
Subway founded
2024MediumPrice Increase
Subway franchise fees increased after Roark Capital acquisition
After Roark Capital's $9.6B acquisition, Subway franchisees report increased fees, mandatory remodeling costs, and reduced profit margins.
Subway Franchisees Rebel Against Roark Capital's New Demands
Wall Street Journal →Tracked Locations
CO (1)
Denver
8942 Main St
Denver, CO 80201
555-832-1182
MN (1)
Minneapolis
2817 Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
555-666-4726
PA (2)
Philadelphia
4176 Main St
Philadelphia, PA 19019
555-195-8197
Pittsburgh
5496 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
555-829-7744
TN (1)
Nashville
8353 Main St
Nashville, TN 37201
555-301-2953