Where is Subway from?

Subway comes from the United States. It was founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the United States in 1965.^[1],[2] Since 2024, it has been owned by Roark Capital Group, headquartered in the United States.^[1],[2]

Origin

United States

Founded 1965 in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Owner today

United States

Roark Capital Group · since 2024

Key facts

Country of origin: United States^[1],[2]
Founded: 1965, Bridgeport, Connecticut^[1],[2]
Founders: Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck
Current owner: Roark Capital Group^[1],[2]
Owner headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Ownership: Owned, since 2024
Type: Brand — sandwich chain
Category: Retail & Restaurants

Good to know

Opened as Pete's Super Submarine Sandwiches.
The founding families sold Subway to the private equity firm Roark Capital in 2024.

Origin is not where products are made. Subway’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.