Subway has announced a new CEO to head up the sandwich business, which has nearly 37,000 restaurants worldwide.
Jonathan Fitzpatrick joined Subway on 28 July, bringing more than two decades of franchising and quick service restaurant experience to the role.
Fitzpatrick was most recently president and CEO of automotive services business Driven Brands where he oversaw 17 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
He has also held senior leadership positions at Burger King and led the largest menu overhaul, simplified restaurant operations and reimagined the guest experience.
Fitzpatrick said “Subway has a solid foundation built on decades of providing freshly made, better-for-you options with value and convenience. I’m excited by the opportunity to shape the future of the company, working alongside our valued franchisees and employees to help drive increased sales and franchisee profitability and grow our brand around the world.”
Fitzpatrick takes up the reins from Interim CEO Carrie Walsh.
