Subway Open More Than 9,000 New Restaurants

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With approximately 37,000 restaurants in over 100 countries, Subway is second only to McDonald's with over 38,000.

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The sandwich chain may be aiming for #1 with its plans for thousands of new restaurants worldwide.

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Subway revealed this week that it has signed 15 master franchise agreements in two years. It stated the current arrangement will add over

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4,000 restaurants throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean within 20 years.

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And it's not stopping at 4,000 openings. Subway's 15 master franchise agreements promise almost 9,000 restaurants, the firm said. The timing

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for all 9,000 openings was unclear, but Subway fans worldwide should expect to see more of those distinctive green and yellow emblems.

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"There is significant opportunity for Subway to expand its presence around the world and the new master franchise agreements reflect

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operators' confidence in Subway and our transformation journey," Subway CEO John Chidsey said. "We are excited to grow the brand with

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new and existing international multi-unit and multi-brand operators to serve more guests around the world as we execute our international expansion

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With plans to rebuild 3,600 North American restaurants this year, the firm is modernizing its image. This would increase the "current Subway image"

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