Somesandwiches,like the classic club or a cucumber sandwich, are best served with the ingredients chilled.

There is no universally applicable terminology when it comes to hot subs.

What’s the secret to thesandwich shop’s success?

fazoli’s subs

Fazoli’s / Facebook

Big sandwiches, for one thing.

Very big, in fact, and freshly made, too.

But let’s focus on the big.

jersey mike’s grilled portabella mushroom and swiss sub

Jersey Mike’s Subs / Facebook

And how are the hot subs?

“That is one quality I always look for.

[Jersey Mike’s] always makes nice, fresh sandwiches to order.

Firehouse Steak & Cheese

Firehouse Subs

I have never had a complaint about the preparation of my sandwich.”

Well, not to worry, for hot subs are plentiful.

And, of course, you’re able to always build your own sub there, too.

mcalister’s deli spicy turkey melt

Courtesy of McAlister’s Deli

Or, you’re free to try one of the chain’s cold subs.

Just know that you may be a bit out of luck looking for a McCalister’s out west.

So, what’s on A Wreck sandwich?

potbelly sandwich works - a wreck

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Not a lot of toppings.

you gotta add those yourself.

This is one of if not the best sub sandwiches I have ever put in my mouth.

quiznos turkey, ranch, and swiss sub

Quiznos / Facebook

Has other sub shops beaten by 10 miles and am looking forward to going back."

There were a staggering 4,700 locations at one point, perRestaurant Business Online.

So, what brought this once mighty chain back down?

which wich grinder

Photo: Which Wich / Facebook

Not bad sandwiches, to be sure.

One super fan gushed about the chain onReddit, saying in part: “LOVE Which Wich.

The Grinder is absolutely perfect.

penn station east coast subs' philadelphia cheesesteak and fries

Photo: Penn Station East Coast Subs / Facebook

My favorite sandwich shop!”

And no doubt the chain’swebsitehas confounded many a harried NYC traveler.

And that’s… impressive, frankly.

fazoli’s subs

Fazoli’s / Facebook

Fazoli’s new subs… comin' in HOT."

So yeah, this chain hashot subs.

And they include the Original Italian Sub, the Club Sub, and the Meatball Sub.

(Watch out for the first oneit has 1,110 calories.)

Simply put: hot food is nothing new for Fazoli’s.