economy
May 8, 2026
Crisis at Subway? The chain closed 729 restaurants in the United States
The restaurant chain Subway, which operates in Colombia, registered in 2025 one of the biggest setbacks in its recent history in the United States, after closing 729 restaurants. According to a FOX Business report, the company's total number of restaurants fell below 19,000 locations, far from the more than 22,000 it had just a few years ago.
TL;DR
- Subway closed 729 restaurants in the US in 2025, reducing its total locations to below 19,000.
- Despite net closures, Subway's net income increased significantly to $688 million in 2025.
- Total franchise revenue for Subway decreased by over 6% in 2025.
- Approximately 800 establishments were temporarily closed but are expected to reopen.
- Subway plans expansion, having signed 93 franchise agreements and projecting around 100 new openings next year.
- In Colombia, Subway celebrated 30 years of operation in 2025, with around 223 restaurants across more than 25 cities.