Large Restaurant Chain Has Closed Over 600 Stores, Including In New Jersey

Large Restaurant Chain Has Closed Over 600 Stores, Including In New Jersey

It is one of the largest "fast food" chains in America, and they have closed hundreds of stores, and some right here in the Garden State. It seems like it is a very tough time to be running a restaurant, and while some are doing fantastically, some are struggling and showing signs of falling behind.

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According to Men's Journal, "The largest fast food restaurant chain in the United States has closed over 600 stores in the past year alone. Subway lost a net of
"631 U.S. restaurants in 2024," QSR reported. And that puts the restaurant chain at its lowest in the last 20 years. In 2015, the chain had 27,000 stores, and it's never been below 20,000 since that time, until now, according to QSR."

In addition, Men's Journal added, "According to QSR, since 2016, when stores started closing, Subway has lost about 7,600 stores in all. That didn't knock Subway out of the top spot in the U.S. among restaurant chains, QSR reported, adding that the chain has been expanding international store numbers in the same time frame."

I must admit I haven't been to Subway in a while, both locations near our home have closed, so it's not in the neighborhood anymore. There are no numbers as to how many Subway franchises have closed in New Jersey, but I'm sure it's more than several.

Have you had a Subway close to your town? Let us know and post your closing below.