MarketWatch‎:
For the second year in a row, the SUBWAY® restaurant chain has been awarded the Number One ranking in the Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchises Rankings, which recognized the brand for possessing “a clear business plan, a commitment to training and support, an ability to innovate and sensitivity to environmental issues.”
The criteria to rank franchises includes: system size based on numbers of units; sales revenue; stability and growth; and market expansion.
Don Fertman, Chief Development Officer would be the first to say, “It’s because of the franchisees! They’re the heart and soul of the Subway family. We know that our success depends upon their excellence in operating their restaurants. We take great pride in the hard work and effort made by the thousands of franchisees throughout the world and in the millions of customers that they serve.”