After that fake tunafish, tuna that wasn't really tuna, I haven't eaten Subway since then, that really damaged them for me..... god only knows what imitation shit they're selling.... don't trust them no more
sidebar: Jared lost all that weight being a world class pedo, not because of eating just Subway every week
I Didn’t Think I’d Ever Stop Eating at Subway - But These 6 Factors Drove Me Away
For many years, I considered Subway to be one of my favorite restaurants. I used to love going in for an Italian BMT, some chips, and a drink, and then devouring it during my lunch break. I was their number one fan. I thought I would never stop eating at Subway. However, over time, I have learned more about the company, and what I have learned has changed my mind a bit.
There's still a lot to love at Subway, but I do have several concerns. Some of these issues involve the ingredients and nutritional value of their menu items. Other concerns revolve around the way that the Subway company has acted over the years. I have compiled six different factors that have driven me away from Subway. Read them, and they may change your mind as well.
Factor 1: The Bread is Not Bread
The first reason why I made the decision to stop eating at Subway is that the bread isn't real. At least not according to one international court. In 2020, a court in Ireland ruled that the bread used to make the sandwiches is not technically bread. The reason is that it has a high sugar content, which is often five times higher than many other substances. However, it's still close enough to regular bread.
Be Cautious of Too Much Bread
Whether it's real bread or not, you must be cautious about eating too much bread at Subway, or anywhere else, for that matter. Bread is filled with carbohydrates, and eating too much can lead to numerous health issues, including weight gain, digestive issues, an increased risk of diabetes, and even heart disease. If you must eat bread, go for whole grain, which is full of fiber and is less harmful.
Factor 2: Subway May Not Be Available Forever
I have always loved Subway, so I read a lot about the franchise. I'm learning that, due to competition and the many Subway restaurants already in existence, many are starting to shut down. As of 2022, there were a decline to fewer than 20,600 restaurants. That means your Subway location may not be available in the future. Granted, you'll be able to find another one down the street, but it can be disheartening.
Other Places For Your Sandwich Fix
Although we can't imagine a world without Subway, if all of them happened to disappear from the planet, you would still have many other delicious sandwich places to try. Quiznos is a popular alternative with incredibly tasty meals. Blimpie, Portillo's, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's also come to mind. Many popular delis offer high-quality sandwiches, such as McAlister's Deli and Jason's Deli, which always hit the spot.
Factor 3: The Employees Aren't Happy
One reason why I decided to stop eating at Subway is that the service was always a little iffy. The employees were always very nice, but you could tell that they would probably rather be anywhere else. That may be due to the reports that working at Subway is very stressful and that the average hourly pay for Subway employees in the U.S. is about $12.21 to $12.43 as of 2025, with compensation and benefits ratings around 2.6 out of 5 stars.
Unhappy Employees Could Affect Your Food
In addition to feeling like the employees aren't treated as well as they should be, it's also important to realize that someone who isn't happy at work likely isn't giving it their all. They may not listen to your order correctly, or they may not give you enough meat or toppings. An unhappy or burned-out employee could unknowingly make a lot of mistakes. Knowing that may also deter you from going to Subway.
Factor 4: Eating Subway Is Not a Diet
For many years, the main advertisements for Subway revolved around their former spokesman, Jared Fogle. His story was about how he would eat at Subway every week. He claimed that the diet was how he was able to lose hundreds of pounds. Even though it's been years since that ad campaign, there's no doubt that many people still believe that there are health benefits to eating at Subway.
Subway Alone Won't Make You Healthy
One of the reasons why many people like myself may turn from Subway is that we believe we were duped, or at least that there's some false advertising. It is possible that eating at Subway can help you be healthier, but you have to make good choices. You'll want whole-grain bread and lots of vegetables. However, for many, that's not the ideal sandwich, so they may not get the benefits. Plus, Jared walked miles to and from that Subway, and that's a big reason why he lost weight.
Factor 5: The Sandwiches Have More Calories Than You Think
You may be tempted to believe that Subway is still a healthy restaurant. While there are certainly worse places to eat, it's far from great for you, especially if you don't order just right. When you walk into a Subway and look at the menu, you'll see the calories listed next to each sandwich, but the numbers shown are accurate for a standard six-inch sub on white bread without cheese or sauce. Additional toppings or bread types will increase the calorie count.
What You Don't Know About the Calories
I decided to stop eating at Subway once I learned this. You'll see the calories listed next to each sandwich, but you're probably missing the fine print. Subway's menu and nutrition information specify that the listed calories are for a standard six-inch sub on white bread without cheese or sauce; adding cheese, sauces, or choosing a different bread will increase the calorie count. Otherwise, your sandwich likely has many more calories.
Factor 6: The Foot-Longs Aren't Always a Foot-Long
The final reason to stop eating at Subway is that you may not be getting what you asked for, especially if you order a foot-long sandwich. For years, most people didn't think about how long a foot sandwich really is, until 2013. That's when two men from New Jersey actually measured the sandwich, realized that it was less than 12 inches long, and sued Subway. So, how did Subway respond?
Forced to Make The Foot-Long Sandwich Long Enough
In reaction to the lawsuit, a spokesperson from Subway said that the "foot long" name was not to be taken literally and that it was just a descriptive term. Still, after years of fighting, Subway settled the lawsuit and stated it would take steps to ensure that its 'Footlong' sandwiches are as close to 12 inches as possible, but a federal judge later dismissed the settlement, ruling that minor variations in bread length were not a basis for damages.
sidebar: Jared lost all that weight being a world class pedo, not because of eating just Subway every week
I Didn’t Think I’d Ever Stop Eating at Subway - But These 6 Factors Drove Me Away
For many years, I considered Subway to be one of my favorite restaurants. I used to love going in for an Italian BMT, some chips, and a drink, and then devouring it during my lunch break. I was their number one fan. I thought I would never stop eating at Subway. However, over time, I have learned more about the company, and what I have learned has changed my mind a bit.
There's still a lot to love at Subway, but I do have several concerns. Some of these issues involve the ingredients and nutritional value of their menu items. Other concerns revolve around the way that the Subway company has acted over the years. I have compiled six different factors that have driven me away from Subway. Read them, and they may change your mind as well.
Factor 1: The Bread is Not Bread
The first reason why I made the decision to stop eating at Subway is that the bread isn't real. At least not according to one international court. In 2020, a court in Ireland ruled that the bread used to make the sandwiches is not technically bread. The reason is that it has a high sugar content, which is often five times higher than many other substances. However, it's still close enough to regular bread.
Be Cautious of Too Much Bread
Whether it's real bread or not, you must be cautious about eating too much bread at Subway, or anywhere else, for that matter. Bread is filled with carbohydrates, and eating too much can lead to numerous health issues, including weight gain, digestive issues, an increased risk of diabetes, and even heart disease. If you must eat bread, go for whole grain, which is full of fiber and is less harmful.
Factor 2: Subway May Not Be Available Forever
I have always loved Subway, so I read a lot about the franchise. I'm learning that, due to competition and the many Subway restaurants already in existence, many are starting to shut down. As of 2022, there were a decline to fewer than 20,600 restaurants. That means your Subway location may not be available in the future. Granted, you'll be able to find another one down the street, but it can be disheartening.
Other Places For Your Sandwich Fix
Although we can't imagine a world without Subway, if all of them happened to disappear from the planet, you would still have many other delicious sandwich places to try. Quiznos is a popular alternative with incredibly tasty meals. Blimpie, Portillo's, Jimmy John's, and Jersey Mike's also come to mind. Many popular delis offer high-quality sandwiches, such as McAlister's Deli and Jason's Deli, which always hit the spot.
Factor 3: The Employees Aren't Happy
One reason why I decided to stop eating at Subway is that the service was always a little iffy. The employees were always very nice, but you could tell that they would probably rather be anywhere else. That may be due to the reports that working at Subway is very stressful and that the average hourly pay for Subway employees in the U.S. is about $12.21 to $12.43 as of 2025, with compensation and benefits ratings around 2.6 out of 5 stars.
Unhappy Employees Could Affect Your Food
In addition to feeling like the employees aren't treated as well as they should be, it's also important to realize that someone who isn't happy at work likely isn't giving it their all. They may not listen to your order correctly, or they may not give you enough meat or toppings. An unhappy or burned-out employee could unknowingly make a lot of mistakes. Knowing that may also deter you from going to Subway.
Factor 4: Eating Subway Is Not a Diet
For many years, the main advertisements for Subway revolved around their former spokesman, Jared Fogle. His story was about how he would eat at Subway every week. He claimed that the diet was how he was able to lose hundreds of pounds. Even though it's been years since that ad campaign, there's no doubt that many people still believe that there are health benefits to eating at Subway.
Subway Alone Won't Make You Healthy
One of the reasons why many people like myself may turn from Subway is that we believe we were duped, or at least that there's some false advertising. It is possible that eating at Subway can help you be healthier, but you have to make good choices. You'll want whole-grain bread and lots of vegetables. However, for many, that's not the ideal sandwich, so they may not get the benefits. Plus, Jared walked miles to and from that Subway, and that's a big reason why he lost weight.
Factor 5: The Sandwiches Have More Calories Than You Think
You may be tempted to believe that Subway is still a healthy restaurant. While there are certainly worse places to eat, it's far from great for you, especially if you don't order just right. When you walk into a Subway and look at the menu, you'll see the calories listed next to each sandwich, but the numbers shown are accurate for a standard six-inch sub on white bread without cheese or sauce. Additional toppings or bread types will increase the calorie count.
What You Don't Know About the Calories
I decided to stop eating at Subway once I learned this. You'll see the calories listed next to each sandwich, but you're probably missing the fine print. Subway's menu and nutrition information specify that the listed calories are for a standard six-inch sub on white bread without cheese or sauce; adding cheese, sauces, or choosing a different bread will increase the calorie count. Otherwise, your sandwich likely has many more calories.
Factor 6: The Foot-Longs Aren't Always a Foot-Long
The final reason to stop eating at Subway is that you may not be getting what you asked for, especially if you order a foot-long sandwich. For years, most people didn't think about how long a foot sandwich really is, until 2013. That's when two men from New Jersey actually measured the sandwich, realized that it was less than 12 inches long, and sued Subway. So, how did Subway respond?
Forced to Make The Foot-Long Sandwich Long Enough
In reaction to the lawsuit, a spokesperson from Subway said that the "foot long" name was not to be taken literally and that it was just a descriptive term. Still, after years of fighting, Subway settled the lawsuit and stated it would take steps to ensure that its 'Footlong' sandwiches are as close to 12 inches as possible, but a federal judge later dismissed the settlement, ruling that minor variations in bread length were not a basis for damages.
