(NEXSTAR) — Subway is ending its value meal deal earlier than anticipated, according to reports.
Restaurant Business Magazine reported the company is ending its $6.99, 6-inch Meal Deal on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The promotion was scheduled to run through Dec. 26.
With the deal, which began on Nov. 3 in honor of National Sandwich Day, customers could order a six-inch sub, a small fountain drink, and a bag of chips or two regular cookies. It was touted as a value option when Subway unveiled it.
According to the message viewed by Restaurant Business Magazine, the meal deal overall “is not driving anticipated results.”
Subway told multiple outlets its “approach to value is thoughtful and strategic, leveraging data to help balance consumer needs while protecting franchisee profits.”
While the company did not directly address the meal deal, the statement said it takes “feedback and data seriously, and if needed, we quickly adjust course to ensure we’re doing what’s best for our franchisees, guests and overall business” …
The Secret Method That Makes Firehouse Subs Taste So Good
Firehouse Subs has been steaming its meat and cheese since it opened its very first restaurant in 1994.
By Bailey Fink Published on December 7, 2024
When you’re craving a sub, there are almost too many options to choose from. However, even though quick service sub shops are on almost every corner nowadays, each one has its own charm that keeps you coming back for more.
At Jersey Mike’s, it’s all about the cold subs piled high with meat and toppings, finished Mike’s Way, of course. At Subway, you can get a footlong sandwich—and footlong cookie—for a great deal.
And at Firehouse Subs, you’ll find the very best warm subs—unlike anything else you’d see at the competitors’ restaurants.
Sure, most sandwich shops offer both hot and cold subs, but Firehouse Subs’ proprietary method for making its made-to-order hot sandwiches is what truly sets it apart.
So, what’s the secret to the fan-favorite Hook and Ladder and Firehouse Meatball sandwiches? We went right to its Culinary Research & Development department to find out.
What Makes Firehouse Subs So Good?
Like most sub chains, Firehouse Subs offers a robust menu—from meatball sandwiches to clubs and a classic Italian—however, everything is fully customizable. So, whether you want your sub on white, wheat, or gluten-free bread, or to switch out one of the ingredients in the “Fully Involved” toppings (meaning topped with iceberg lettuce, tomato, deli mustard, mayo, and onions with a pickle spear on the side), you can.
Because every sandwich is a build-as-you-go, Firehouse Subs doesn’t start any part of your order until you’ve placed it. Once you’ve placed your entire order, the employees begin with your bread roll, which is “toasted until golden brown for a crispy outside and a warm interior,” according to Chef Kasey McDonald, Firehouse Subs’ Culinary R&D Manager. Then, they’ll grab your hand-sliced meats and cheeses.
“We weigh all the meats to order to ensure the heartiest subs every time,” McDonald says.
Then the magic happens …
