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Subway opens global dual headquarters in Miami

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March 2, 2023

Sandwich chain Subway has opened its global-dual headquarters in the Waterford Business District of Miami, according to a press release.

Located at 1000 Sub Way — a new street name designated by Miami-Dade County — the space is designed to advance the brand's multi-year transformation journey to improve across all aspects of the business, including its workspaces. The office features the first-in-Subway-history Innovation Center and Mock Restaurant as well as a modern, open layout with multiple collaborative spaces, a premier fitness center and a spacious cafeteria.

The mock restaurant is designed to mirror a real Subway restaurant and provided a dedicated space to test products in a real-life setting.

"The strategic placement of our new office opens the door for an even stronger integration with the Miami-based Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Subway's franchisee-owned purchasing and supply chain cooperative," John Chidsey, chief executive officer of Subway, said in the press release. "From its flourishing business climate to its rich cultural heritage, Miami is an ideal location for our business to continue to evolve as part of our ongoing transformation journey."

The site is home to about 150 Miami-based Subway employees.

"Opening the new Miami headquarters marks a significant milestone for our company and reaffirms our commitment to enhancing the workplace experience for our employees," Bill Ekstrom, Subway director of business services, said in the press release. "The location, amenities and workspaces make the new headquarters an ideal setup for innovation and collaboration and, in turn, helps us create better experiences for our guests and franchisees."

Subway continues to have a strong presence in Connecticut — where its other dual-headquarters is located — building on nearly five decades of brand history in the region. Last year, the company announced the relocation of its Connecticut headquarters to a world-class, modernized space in Shelton, Connecticut. All functions of the company's existing Milford-based team will transition to the new space later this year.

Subway operates nearly 37,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.