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expiredhocuspocusblade posted May 22, 2022 07:35 PM

Select Subway Restaurants: Buy 1 Footlong Sub,

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Select Subway Restaurants [Store Locator] is offering their Buy One Footlong Sub, Get One Footlong Sub Free when you add a 'Quantity of 2' subs to your cart and apply promo code FREESUB valid for ordering online or via the Subway Mobile App [iOS or Android]. Select store pickup where available otherwise delivery fees may apply.

Thanks to Community Member hocuspocusblade for sharing this deal.
  • Note, discount applies to sub of equal or lesser value, select varieties may not qualify (such as Melts or Vault Subs). Individual store participation and menu pricing may vary.

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    • Subway locations are independently owned & operated and choose which promotions to accept. If a Subway location is not accepting a code, an error stating "Sorry, this restaurant is not participating in this promotion." will appear.
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Select Subway Restaurants [Store Locator] is offering their Buy One Footlong Sub, Get One Footlong Sub Free when you add a 'Quantity of 2' subs to your cart and apply promo code FREESUB valid for ordering online or via the Subway Mobile App [iOS or Android]. Select store pickup where available otherwise delivery fees may apply.

Thanks to Community Member hocuspocusblade for sharing this deal.
  • Note, discount applies to sub of equal or lesser value, select varieties may not qualify (such as Melts or Vault Subs). Individual store participation and menu pricing may vary.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Subway locations are independently owned & operated and choose which promotions to accept. If a Subway location is not accepting a code, an error stating "Sorry, this restaurant is not participating in this promotion." will appear.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas and discussion

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Musafir3
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I own a subway, and there's no way we can accept this on a continuous basis. We actually lose money whenever we honor such coupons (forget about not taking a profit, we often have to put our own money). Just like everything else, our food cost went up a lot, we're paying more in rent if lease is due, we can't hire and retain anyone unless we're paying at least $3 above the minimum ($15/hr minimum), etc.

This is not just me. Any subway owner I have spoken to is fed up with Subway HQ and their poor marketing. It's okay to have $1-3 coupons but not BOGO or $8 for a meal that would cost $14 minimum.

At the end of the day, we invest $300k to make money. This isn't helping us and it certainly doesn't help customers hoping to use such coupons. Also, whenever there's such coupons, we get a huge influx of new customers, but as soon as we stop accepting them, almost all of them go away (this statement is based on hard data from my store).
bonuschickens
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i recommend watching this before you eat anymore subway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdYFhzVCDM
chrishatch1973
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Your second-rate food is too expensive.

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May 23, 2022 01:04 AM
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gezzuzzMay 23, 2022 01:04 AM
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I once went to a subway when meatball sandwiches were $2 for a 6"... got a foot long and they wanted to charge me $7... they said if have to order it as 2 x 6" if I wanted the $2 price.. so I said well keep the sandwich since it was already made.. the ower rolled her eyes and said give it to him..
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May 23, 2022 01:05 AM
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DoffoMay 23, 2022 01:05 AM
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Done with Subway in Chicago. The vast majority take NO online coupons whatsoever, including the stupid ones like 10% off. If I am paying almost 11 bucks for a sub, I will go up the street to the Potbelly's and enjoy a FAR superior product.

That said thanks for sharing and repped! Smilie
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chi890May 23, 2022 01:09 AM
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Quote from Musafir3 :
I own a subway, and there's no way we can accept this on a continuous basis. We actually lose money whenever we honor such coupons (forget about not taking a profit, we often have to put our own money). Just like everything else, our food cost went up a lot, we're paying more in rent if lease is due, we can't hire and retain anyone unless we're paying at least $3 above the minimum ($15/hr minimum), etc.

This is not just me. Any subway owner I have spoken to is fed up with Subway HQ and their poor marketing. It's okay to have $1-3 coupons but not BOGO or $8 for a meal that would cost $14 minimum.

At the end of the day, we invest $300k to make money. This isn't helping us and it certainly doesn't help customers hoping to use such coupons. Also, whenever there's such coupons, we get a huge influx of new customers, but as soon as we stop accepting them, almost all of them go away (this statement is based on hard data from my store).
Why do you accept coupons if it's causing a loss? Lot of subways around me don't accept.
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chrishatch1973May 23, 2022 01:12 AM
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Quote from Musafir3 :
I own a subway, and there's no way we can accept this on a continuous basis. We actually lose money whenever we honor such coupons (forget about not taking a profit, we often have to put our own money). Just like everything else, our food cost went up a lot, we're paying more in rent if lease is due, we can't hire and retain anyone unless we're paying at least $3 above the minimum ($15/hr minimum), etc.

This is not just me. Any subway owner I have spoken to is fed up with Subway HQ and their poor marketing. It's okay to have $1-3 coupons but not BOGO or $8 for a meal that would cost $14 minimum.

At the end of the day, we invest $300k to make money. This isn't helping us and it certainly doesn't help customers hoping to use such coupons. Also, whenever there's such coupons, we get a huge influx of new customers, but as soon as we stop accepting them, almost all of them go away (this statement is based on hard data from my store).
Your second-rate food is too expensive.
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Musaf3May 23, 2022 01:14 AM
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Quote from Astroszs :
May I ask you which sub is your least profitable?
Cold cut and meatball are often cheapest, so we make the least amount.

Chicken and other sandwiches are expensive, but if we have to give away the second sandwich for free then it would be cold cut or meatball. This is what many stores nearby are doing. I'm currently honoring all coupons, but I'm likely to copy this to align with all other subways nearby.
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May 23, 2022 01:21 AM
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Musaf3May 23, 2022 01:21 AM
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Quote from chi890 :
Why do you accept coupons if it's causing a loss? Lot of subways around me don't accept.
Our local DA (they usually look over all subways in their assigned area) is forcing us. Since many Subways are owned by mom & pop (often owners work there full time or part time), HQ can't force use to honor such coupons, but if we want to buy a second Subway or need something from the DAs then we gotta place nice with them.
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kwaboatMay 23, 2022 01:23 AM
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Quote from Musafir3 :
I own a subway, and there's no way we can accept this on a continuous basis. We actually lose money whenever we honor such coupons (forget about not taking a profit, we often have to put our own money). Just like everything else, our food cost went up a lot, we're paying more in rent if lease is due, we can't hire and retain anyone unless we're paying at least $3 above the minimum ($15/hr minimum), etc.

This is not just me. Any subway owner I have spoken to is fed up with Subway HQ and their poor marketing. It's okay to have $1-3 coupons but not BOGO or $8 for a meal that would cost $14 minimum.

At the end of the day, we invest $300k to make money. This isn't helping us and it certainly doesn't help customers hoping to use such coupons. Also, whenever there's such coupons, we get a huge influx of new customers, but as soon as we stop accepting them, almost all of them go away (this statement is based on hard data from my store).
There has to be a reason why corporate is insisting on offering these promotions. They are trying to get people into your shops. If you're doing fine without them then yes I can see the reason for not accepting them. Poor trafficked stores need the boost even if this will hurt their bottom line. Something has to be done to get customers in a returning. I don't go to subways anymore because of the higher costs. The 1-3 dollar off coupons are okay. The 3 dollars off will get me in there. I don't think there is a good solution. Labor costs, material(food) costs make it cost prohibitive for owners and consumers
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shadowgermMay 23, 2022 01:41 AM
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Quote from gobblygook :
Does this one work at the stores that normally reject coupons like this? If not, f them
nope. none here in Queens work
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Musaf3May 23, 2022 01:47 AM
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Quote from kwaboat :
There has to be a reason why corporate is insisting on offering these promotions. They are trying to get people into your shops. If you're doing fine without them then yes I can see the reason for not accepting them. Poor trafficked stores need the boost even if this will hurt their bottom line. Something has to be done to get customers in a returning. I don't go to subways anymore because of the higher costs. The 1-3 dollar off coupons are okay. The 3 dollars off will get me in there. I don't think there is a good solution. Labor costs, material(food) costs make it cost prohibitive for owners and consumers
Yeah, completely agree with you. It just that it doesn't create a pleasant experience for the customers. There's no alignment between subway owners and there's no high-level enforcement either. This is as if corporate didn't get the buy-in from the majority of owners before pushing out such marketing.
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GreenKite4385May 23, 2022 02:06 AM
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One thing would be that when a customer uses a coupon on a product from your store they may order the 3$ fountain drink or cookies, 2$ bag of 50 cent chips, bottled drinks. The up sells are what bring a lot of profit.
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Rajmachawal22May 23, 2022 02:08 AM
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My local subway stopped accepting the promo codes. Kinda ehh but I can respect it since everyone says they lose money on the sub
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BreakDealMay 23, 2022 02:13 AM
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Quote from Musafir3 :
I own a subway, and there's no way we can accept this on a continuous basis. We actually lose money whenever we honor such coupons (forget about not taking a profit, we often have to put our own money). Just like everything else, our food cost went up a lot, we're paying more in rent if lease is due, we can't hire and retain anyone unless we're paying at least $3 above the minimum ($15/hr minimum), etc.

This is not just me. Any subway owner I have spoken to is fed up with Subway HQ and their poor marketing. It's okay to have $1-3 coupons but not BOGO or $8 for a meal that would cost $14 minimum.

At the end of the day, we invest $300k to make money. This isn't helping us and it certainly doesn't help customers hoping to use such coupons. Also, whenever there's such coupons, we get a huge influx of new customers, but as soon as we stop accepting them, almost all of them go away (this statement is based on hard data from my store).
I don't know how coupons work, but I think HQ will compensate coupon use loss?
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dmw11May 23, 2022 02:20 AM
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Thanks OP! In for 1.
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Quote from gfortier84 :
What mom & pop has $300k to blow on a Subway franchise? Hard to feel bad that for people that can afford that kind of money to burn. Also if a Subway can't afford to pay it's workers enough to at least live in the same town they operate it won't survive long.
They may take out a loan to cover some of the $300k.
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