Subway

The Subway brand is the world's largest submarine sandwich chain with more than 44,000 locations around the world. It has become the leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meals that the whole family can enjoy. The first Subway shop was opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut in August 1965. The company doesn’t own any Subway restaurants. Subway is unique in that the restaurants are owned by more than 21,000 franchisees—small business owners who operate their neighborhood Subway restaurants in more than 100 countries around the world. Subway is a privately held company and not traded on any stock exchange.