According to newly released data, the sandwich slinger continued to shrink in 2023.

Subway shuttered a net total of 443 locations in the United States last year,QSR Magazinereported.

That’s notably fewer closures than the 571 it netted in 2022 and 1,043 in 2021.

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Last year marked the eighth consecutive year of closures for the chain, perRestaurant Business Magazine.

Subway has overhauled its menu withnew-and-improved ingredients, introducedfreshly sliced meats, and debutedplenty of new sandwich options.

This includes opening new locations, relocating restaurants to maximize guest traffic, and closing locations when needed."

Subway worker making sandwich

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