Subway
Market Data Current As Of: September 12, 2026
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Financial Performance
Revenue
$1.6B Corporate / $15.5B Systemwide
Employees
2,000
Subway achieved one of the largest private equity restaurant buyouts in corporate history when Roark Capital acquired the company in April 2024 for approximately $9.55 billion USD. Under the leadership of CEO John Chidsey (former CEO of Burger King), Subway reversed a decade of domestic sales stagnation through the multi-phase 'Eat Fresh, Refresh' transformation. In 2026, Subway generated over $15.5 billion in annual global systemwide sales, delivering over $1.6 billion in corporate net franchise revenue with industry-leading EBITDA margins.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
+3.2%
8-Year CAGR
+1.2%
Peak Year
2026
Trend
Consistent Growth
Subway has reported revenue across 5 fiscal years, compounding at +1.2% annually over 8 years. The most recent year saw a 3.2% increase versus the prior year. Revenue peaked in 2026 at $1.6B. Out of 4 reported periods, 3 showed growth and 1 showed a decline.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1.6B | +3.2% |
| FY2024 | $1.6B | +6.9% |
| FY2022 | $1.4B | +20.8% |
| FY2020 | $1.2B | -17.2% |
| FY2018 | $1.4B | — |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings, annual earnings releases, and verified financial disclosures.
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Subway reported approximately $1.6B in fiscal year 2026 with a team of 2,000 employees worldwide.
Subway strategically balances reinvestment into core R&D with operational cost discipline, focusing on workflow automation to expand operating margins in 2026.
Financial performance in Fast Food, Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR), Franchising, Submarine Sandwiches & Fresh Food Retail is driven by steady cash generation and pricing power, enabling Subway to reinvest in high-return strategic initiatives.
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CorpDigest. "Subway Revenue & Financials." CorpDigest, https://corpdigest.com/company/subway/financials.<div style="font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;max-width:520px"><strong>Subway reported $2B in revenue (FY2026).</strong><br>Source: <a href="https://corpdigest.com/company/subway/financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CorpDigest — Subway financials</a></div>