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Subway’s unit opening count for August and September was tallied at more than 400, further solidifying the chain as the largest in the world with more than 35,300 locations.
Of particular note in this recent report was the number of new “Eco Restaurants” in the system. Four were opened in those two months alone, bringing the total number to 14.
The first such restaurant opened in November 2007.
“Before the 2007 opening, we determined we needed to work on the efficiencies of our stores as we build out and decided it would be good to go through a LEED certification process,” said Elizabeth Stewart, who heads the chain’s corporate social responsibility efforts.
Initially, a franchisee in Florida earned the LEED certification in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council.