July 2025 – Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, recently announced that Jonathan Fitzpatrick will join the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on July 28, 2025, after a thorough search.

Fitzpatrick has over 20 years of experience in franchising and the quick-service restaurant industry, and he has a proven track record of enhancing sales and operational performance across global networks. Most recently, he was President and CEO of Driven Brands, where he led a world-class team to 17 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.

Previously, Jonathan Fitzpatrick served in a range of senior leadership positions at Burger King, including Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Operations Officer. In the role, Fitzpatrick led the single most extensive menu overhaul in the brand’s history, simplified restaurant operations, and reimagined the guest experience while modernizing the restaurant’s global image.

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Jonathan Fitzpatrick will join Subway as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

“I’m honored to lead this iconic brand that has been serving guests around the world for 60 years,” Fitzpatrick said. “Subway has a solid foundation built on decades of providing freshly made, better-for-you options with value and convenience. I’m excited by the opportunity to shape the future of the company, working alongside our valued franchisees and employees to help drive increased sales and franchisee profitability and grow our brand around the world.”

Fitzpatrick will work closely with Interim CEO Carrie Walsh to ensure a seamless transition.

About Subway® Restaurants

As the global sandwich leader, Subway serves freshly made sandwiches at a great value to millions of guests around the world in nearly 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by a network of thousands of dedicated franchisees who are passionate about consistently delivering a high-quality, convenient guest experience and making a positive contribution to their local communities.

SOURCE Subway Restaurants

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