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Subway Going Downhill

Just a few years ago, the Subway chain was a fast-food dynamo. For example, see Eat Fresh at Subway and Fastest-Growing U.S. Franchisors. Even today, there are nearly 44,000 franchised outlets around the world, with 25,000 stores in the United States. But Subway is … Continue reading

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McFresh from McDonald’s

As we have reported before, the new McDonald’s McWrap is a very important addition to the fast food chain’s menu and its attempt to lure more young adults. Now, the McWrap is the subject of a July 2013 Businessweek cover story … Continue reading

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Eat Fresh at Subway

Subway has become a global fast-food phenomenon — with more than 37,000 locations worldwide. Although it is famous for “Jared” (the real consumer who lost a lot of weight eating Subway heros) and the “$5 dollar foot long,” Subway is a … Continue reading

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