Food & Beverage

Subway releases protein menu

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January 8, 2026

Subway is offering Protein Packets packed with more than 20g of protein, fresh veggies and fan-favorite sauces for $3.99. The brand also has a six-inch Sub of the Day for $4.99, according to a press release.

Protein Pockets debut with a lineup of four options:

• Baja Chicken: Grilled chicken, Monterey cheddar, smoky Baja Chipotle, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and jalapeños.
• Peppercorn Ranch Chicken: Grilled chicken, Monterey cheddar, zesty Peppercorn Ranch, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and pickles.
• Italian Trio: Black Forest ham, aged pepperoni, Genoa salami, Monterey cheddar, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and mayo.
• Turkey & Ham: Oven-roasted turkey, Black Forest ham, Monterey cheddar, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and mayo.

"Getting more protein in their diet is important to so many people. But all too often that protein is expensive or fried. With Subway's new Protein Pockets, they can get over 20 grams of protein for $3.99 without sacrificing taste," Dave Skena, chief marketing officer, North America, said in the release. "And with our new Sub of the Day lineup, our featured 6-inch subs are only $4.99. In 2026, folks can eat freshly made, delicious food at a great value every time they come to Subway."

The rotating sandwich line-up includes:

Meatball Monday: Meatball Marinara.
Tuna Tuesday: Classic Tuna.
Sweet Onion Wednesday: Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki.
Turkey Thursday: Oven-Roasted Turkey.
Forest Ham Friday: Black Forest Ham.
BMT Saturday: Italian B.M.T.
Spicy Italian Sunday: Spicy Italian.

Subway operates nearly 37,000 restaurants.