Not all sandwiches are made alike.

In the wideand seemingly infinitepantheon of ingredient combinations, there’s an even wider chasm betweenhigh-quality sandwichesand mediocrity.

Of course, it all comes down to quality.

beach club sandwich

Jimmy John’s

On the other hand, many sandwich-centric chains aren’t willing to literallyrun their own farms.

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And that popularity may be waning anyway,if customers continue to abandon the brand.

jimmy johns sandwich

Jimmy Johns/ Facebook

Popularity can only go so far when your name is practicallysynonymous with lawsuitsand(allegedly) fake tuna.

It’s then put on a slicer and placed under a heat lamp for another few hours.

It’s no wonder that this roast beef is some of theiffiest meat among sandwich chains.

subway

Subway/ Yelp

This might explain why Reddit threads like"Why does everyone hate Quiznos?

“and"This Is Why You Don’t See Many Quiznos Around Anymore"exist.

Cosi

Speaking of sandwich chains people are abandoning, Cosi is sinking faster than the Titanic.

arbys beef and cheese

Courtesy of Arby’s

Sales have been on a steep decline as well.

From itsunhealthy coffee drinksto itsoverpriced sandwiches, this is one chain withas many hits as misses.

This might explain why Portillo’s shares took a nosedive after going public.

quiznos' classic italian sandwich

Quiznos / Facebook

A version of this story was originally published on July 6, 2022.

It has been updated to include new information.

così sandwiches

Così / Facebook

blimpie sandwich, chips, and drink

Blimpie America’s Sub Shop / Facebook

au bon pain cordon bleu sandwich

Au Bon Pain / Facebook

portillo’s breaded chicken sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich

Portillo’s / Facebook