FAQ
6. Who are the doctors in Doctor’s Associates Inc. (DAI)?
Answer
When the company was founded, Dr. Peter Buck, co-founder, was a scientist with a doctoral degree, and Fred DeLuca had aspirations of becoming a medical doctor. Hence the name Doctor’s Associates.
5. Is the SUBWAY® chain a publicly held company?
Answer
No, the SUBWAY® chain is a privately held company and is not traded on any stock exchange.
4. Where is the SUBWAY® chain headquartered and how many people does it employ?
Answer
Doctor's Associates Inc., the franchisor of SUBWAY® restaurants, employs more than 600 people at its Milford, Connecticut, headquarters. Worldwide, its franchises employ more than 150,000 men and women throughout the system.
3. How many SUBWAY® franchises are open and in how many countries?
Answer
There are more than 31,000 SUBWAY® franchises in 90 countries and territories worldwide (as of 05/2009). Check out the SUBWAY® home page for a daily update.
2. When did the first SUBWAY® franchised unit open and where was it located?
Answer
The first franchised SUBWAY® unit opened in 1974 in Wallingford, Connecticut.
1. Who founded the SUBWAY® restaurant chain? When and where did the first restaurant open?
Answer
The SUBWAY® restaurant chain was founded in 1965 by Fred DeLuca, a 17-year-old college freshman, and family friend Dr. Peter Buck. The first restaurant opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA on August 28 and was called Pete’s Super Submarines.