WORLD

There are now more in the world than McDonald's (MCD) locations.

Subway had 33,749 shops by the end of last year. That makes Subway the largest chain in the world. The giant has 600 locations in the Los Angeles area alone.

Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck opened the first SUBWAY restaurant in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, in the summer of 1965. They later incorporated in the name of Doctor's Associates Inc.

Today, the SUBWAY system is the largest restaurant chain in North America and is poised to become the largest restaurant chain in the world.

Each SUBWAY restaurant is focused on making great . In fact, it is so great, that many SUBWAY customers have become franchise owners simply because they believe in the product.

Wherever SUBWAY restaurants are located, the core menu stays relatively the same — with the exception of some cultural and religious variations. World travelers can expect the same high quality of ingredients regardless of what nation they are visiting.

Consumer can enjoy a footlong Turkey Breast Sub, with your choice of a variety of vegetables and condiments served on bread baked right in the restaurant in Jamaica, then travel to New Zealand and get the same footlong Turkey Breast Sub

INDIA

Subway Restaurants announced it has opened its first location in India, calling it "another important milestone in the international development of the world's largest chain."

The restaurant is owned and operated by native .The Indian location targets young, health-conscious consumers who are looking for something new. They attracts many upwardly mobile consumers.

To allow for cultural and religious preferences, the standard Subway menu has been altered for Indian consumers. "There are no pork or beef products used in any of the sandwiches that they serve here. In India, the population is predominantly Hindu, who do not beef, and Muslim, who do not eat pork. They have substituted these ingredients with lamb, chicken, and turkey."

Another significant adjustment made by Subway for India is the addition of several vegetarian sub varieties, such as hummus and falafel, with a separate counter and area for their preparation. Subway will be a great hit in India, and says there are goals of opening fifty-five outlets in Mumbai and the National Capital Region of Delhi over the next seven years.