Subway

Subway is an international fast-food restaurant chain known for made-to-order submarine sandwiches assembled from customer-selected breads, fillings, vegetables, and sauces.

Submarine sandwich: A long sandwich made with a split roll and fillings such as meat, cheese, vegetables, and condiments. Subway takes its name and signature menu format from this sandwich style.
Fred DeLuca: An American entrepreneur who co-founded Subway with Peter Buck and led the company for decades. DeLuca helped establish the original sandwich shop and build the Subway chain.
Subway Series: A Subway menu range of pre-designed sandwiches named and numbered for easier ordering. The range offers ready-made combinations alongside the chain’s build-your-own format.
Jersey Mike's Subs: An American sandwich chain known for submarine sandwiches prepared in a counter-service format. It competes in the same sandwich category with a distinct menu and brand identity.
Fast food: A restaurant service model built around quickly prepared food and relatively rapid customer service. Subway combines quick service with sandwiches assembled to order.
Peter Buck: An American nuclear physicist and entrepreneur who co-founded the sandwich business that became Subway. Buck provided the initial investment and business partnership for the first shop.
Subway breakfast: A category of morning meals sold at Subway, including sandwiches made with eggs and other fillings. Breakfast extends Subway’s sandwich business into an additional daypart.
Jimmy John's: An American sandwich restaurant chain known for submarine sandwiches and fast delivery. Its emphasis on speed and delivery contrasts with Subway’s prominent made-to-order assembly line.
Franchising: A business arrangement in which a company licenses independent operators to use its brand and business system. Franchised restaurants have been central to Subway’s international expansion.
Bridgeport, Connecticut: A city in southwestern Connecticut, United States, where Subway’s first restaurant opened. The chain began in Bridgeport in 1965 as Pete’s Super Submarines.

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