Subway is one of the largest franchises in the entire world and I've known MANY people who've worked there. With that said, there are some things that go on in a few Subways that would make you stop eating their food completely. Nothing that doesn't go on in any other restaurant, but I wouldn't expect it from a healthy, fast food place. My main focus for this is the motto Eat Fresh. Okay, what's fresh about the things that are put on a Subway sandwich? Very little.
The tomatoes are usually pre-packaged and frozen (they're only fresh at a few Subways), the same for the majority of other vegetables and the bread is only 'fresh baked' after the syrup injected dough is prepared. Subway claims to be so healthy and great for you but they haven't done away with preservatives that are making more people fat, they just hide them better than most restaurants. The bread deteriorates at three times the rate of normal bread because of all the things that go into protecting the dough; so it can sit on the Subway shelves for long periods of time.
It seems to me that Subway should change it's motto to Somewhat Fresh or As Fresh As We Make It or even, Freshly Packaged, Frozen, And Thawed. I do know of a few Subways who follow protocol and try their best to cut and prepare the food themselves, but honestly, in a franchise with mass production every day, you can't expect too much. It's probably better for you than a McDonald's cheeseburger, but if you're craving something truly fresh, then you're better off making it at home by yourself.
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jukenjohnny said: whatever butt breath wrote the article about subway is totally wrong. there are no frozen vegetables delivered or we won't take them. seriously this writer really needs to do some more research. sounds like they are a drama queen who justs sits on his lazy ass and listens to poor reports from poor employees who couldn't hold a job regardless of where they work.
User18028 said: Agreed about the freezing comments. This part is pretty obvious. Anyone who has tired to freeze stuff like tomatoes and cucumbers will know they will not survive due to their high water content. They would look shriveled and completely destroyed.
User17836 said: Whether the veges are froze,they have no taste,same with the cheese,or even the bread. It has no fresh taste at all;and the omeletes are cold and soggy;yech.
youre an idiot said: if you really wanna know, dont talk to people who work there, do it yourself. your information is shit.
Me said: This is insane. I love subway. The food is great. I stopped eating at Mcdonalds but i'm not gonna stop eating at subway. I live 2 minutes away from a icecream shop , mcdonalds , subway , wendys , starbucks. Omg and alot more
SUBWAY Regional Manager said: No vegetables at SUBWAY, including tomatoes, have ever arrived frozen. The bread dough is made in bakeries and frozen for shipment to stores. It must be frozen because (1) it doesn't contain preservatives and (2) the dough would rise in a matter of an hour if it were left at room temperature. We go through a process of retarding (thawing), then preparing (seasoning and scoring), proofing, and finally baking. Any bread leftover from the previous day is always discarded by 11AM, and usually sooner, as soon as fresh bread has been baked. We freshly slice vegetables in the store several times daily, including tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and green peppers. The lettuce is pre-shredded and the spinach requires no preparation. The jalapenos, banana peppers, pickles and olives come brine-packed (that is the only way those vegetables are available). The turkey, ham, cold cut meats, pepperoni and salami are refrigerated after only necessary processing, and the roast beef is the highest quality meat on our menu -- it is naturally sliced and kept without loads of preservatives (unlike some other sandwich shops). The cheeses are also natural (except American). The provolone, cheddar, swiss, shredded monterrey-cheddar, shredded mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses (availability depends upon regional selections) are natural.
Worker replied to SUBWAY Regional Manager : THANK YOU ! lol as a worker what that person is claiming is all wrong if you froze veggies theyd turn to mush what an idiot
Worker! said: I work at Subway and half the things listed above are wrong no veggies are frozen at all! Bread is fresh and at the best quality! Be in the shoes of a subway person for a day it's not as easy as it looks! Customers being over-picky and wanting four handfuls of onion when there only suppose to get 14g is tough
subway on Guelphline in burnlington,On, there was two men working there one of men was making my sub oh boy he was so rude to me, he was't pleasant to me I felt so uncomfortable, and both of the men was talking behind my back I over heard what the two said: subway on Guelphline in Burlington,on was rude to me, wasn't pleasant to me,I felt uncomfortable.
danny said: subways legit