Business Wars Best of Business Wars Daily | Slicing Up the Sandwich King | 6
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Jun 29, 2023 Join Sam Oches, the editorial director of Nations Restaurant News, and comedian Kyle Kinane as they tackle the evolving fast food landscape. Discover how Subway is revamping its image with in-store meat slicers and family-friendly setups. They also discuss the impact of technology, like AI and EV charging stations, on attracting younger diners. Plus, engage in a humorous exploration of Chipotle's grain bowl ambitions and the innovative, sometimes wacky, future of dining with robots and pneumatic tubes!
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Subway's Sale
- Subway announced in February that it's seeking a buyer with a $10 billion price tag.
- The chain has struggled, closing thousands of stores and facing franchisee complaints about deals like the $5 footlong.
In-Store Meat Slicers
- Consider in-store meat slicers to elevate deli experience and potentially boost sales.
- This move positions Subway as a true deli, similar to competitors like Jersey Mike's.
Pre-sliced Meat Preference
- Kyle Kinane prefers the efficiency of pre-sliced, pre-packaged meats at Subway.
- He misses the old "canoeing" bread cut and finds the new slicing method less appealing.