McDonald’s plans a major global expansion as Subway closes thousands of restaurants across the United States. Subway’s decline followed years of falling sales, market saturation and stronger ...

Subway closed 729 U.S. locations in 2025 as franchise revenue declined, even as net income surged, highlighting pressure on its business model.

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