Subway Plans Major Expansion In India With 100 New Outlets By Next Year

Subway, the internationally renowned sandwich chain, has announced its plans to increase its footprint in India by establishing 100 new outlets by next year. This expansion will augment Subway’s existing presence in over 160 cities throughout the country, a significant growth since the brand’s inception in the Indian market in 2001.

Culinary Brands, the retail operator responsible for Subway’s operations in India, affirmed that this move is a continuation of the company’s robust growth observed in the initial quarter of the year. During this period, Subway debuted 33 new outlets spanning across 17 cities.

Tarun Bhasin, CEO of Culinary Brands, reflected on the importance of India within the framework of Subway’s global operations. He emphasized that the country plays a crucial role in the company’s long-term investment and partnership strategies.

Further, Bhasin revealed that the forthcoming expansions will not be confined to the existing markets. The sandwich chain intends to penetrate new markets, including those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Bhasin expressed optimism for the future of Subway in India, stating, “With a robust expansion pipeline and continuous product innovation, we’re optimistic about Subway’s growth journey in India.”