Become a Subway® Franchisee. France Only

Join a network of nearly 400 restaurants in France.

Subway® has built on more than two decades of growth in France, launched in 2001, reaffirming its position as a leader in the fast-food sector. The brand is currently in a strategic development phase following the signing, in March 2024, of a Master Franchise with McWin Restaurant Fund SCSp, an investment fund specialized in the restaurant sector that will boost its growth.

Key points for entrepreneurs:

  • Business model: Subway® operates through a consolidated franchise model, based on a network of independent entrepreneurs, ranging from single-restaurant operators to multi-site franchisees, and adapted to both traditional locations and non-traditional formats.

  • Support and Scale: Franchisees join a global network of more than 37,000 restaurants, benefiting from personalized guidance and ongoing tailored support.

  • Value Proposition: Subway® offers ambitious investors the opportunity to join a mature, constantly evolving brand with a well-established operational infrastructure in the French market.

Ultimately, this strategic alliance represents a significant boost to the network's expansion, inviting new entrepreneurs to become part of a project with a clear vision of long-term success and growth.

Would you like more information about the specific requirements or the process for applying for this franchise opportunity?

  • A proven franchise model since 1974: benefit from the experience and backing of a network established worldwide.
  • Strong brand recognition: benefit from the strength of a brand highly valued by consumers.
  • Tools for success: training, support and marketing solutions to maximize your chances of success.
  • Location flexibility: urban, suburban or shopping mall restaurants — Subway® adapts to your project.
  • A huge community: join the 20,000 franchisees who make Subway® a worldwide success and open your own restaurant today.
  • A global and innovative brand: with more than 37,000 locations in over 100 countries, Subway® is synonymous with the highest quality of product and customer service in every restaurant.

  • Recognition in the industry: in international and national rankings, Subway® is among the most popular and well-known fast-food brands.

  • An agile and proven system: more than fifty years of experience, constantly optimising, with a strong recent commitment to delivery and the digitalisation of restaurants.


  • The Origin: in 1965, Fred DeLuca, only 17 years old, was looking for a way to finance his medical studies. Peter Buck, a family friend, lent him $1,000 and suggested they open a sandwich restaurant together. That's how the story of Subway® began.
  • Evolution: the first restaurant opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in August 1965. In 1974, with 16 company-owned restaurants, they began selling franchises to grow faster. The first Subway® in France opened in Paris in 2001, and today the French network has nearly 400 restaurants.
  • Our Vision: to become one of the largest restaurant chains in the world — today there are more than 37,000 restaurants in over 100 countries and more than 20,000 franchisees, with a renewed brand identity in 2017 to reflect that evolution.
  • A new era: in 2024, Subway® began a new stage in France with the signing of a Master Franchise agreement with McWin. This alliance aims to modernise restaurants, digitalise operations, improve the customer experience and adapt the offering to new market expectations, while accelerating the network's development.
  • Ingredients your way: the customer chooses from more than 40 ingredients — breads, proteins, vegetables, sauces and condiments — to build their perfect combination.

  • Sandwich Artist®: a comprehensive training programme ensures that every "Sandwich Artist®" offers a unique experience to every customer.

  • Gold Standards: Subway®'s "Gold Standards" quality standards guarantee every ingredient; since 2009, all of its products have been free from saturated fat.


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Profitability and Business Model

  • An expanding network: nearly 400 restaurants in France within a brand with more than 37,000 worldwide.

  • Network revenue: the Subway® restaurants in France together generate over €200 million in revenue per year and serve 22 million customers.

  • Initial investment: an entry fee of €15,000 (excluding taxes) and a minimum personal contribution of €80,000; the restaurant must open within a maximum of 6 months after securing the premises.

We accompany you in the process
+400 RESTAURANTS €200M IN REVENUE

  • Location search and design: we support you from identifying the ideal location (70 to 200 m², preferably street-level, in a city centre, shopping centre, retail park, or with drive-through service, without needing a smoke extraction system) through to the construction and opening of the restaurant.

  • Training and ongoing support: initial training and daily support in development and marketing, with the possibility of becoming a multi-unit franchisee and expanding your restaurant portfolio.

Request more information about the Subway® franchise in France.

Don't miss this business opportunity for the French market.

OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR YOU!

Are you looking for a profitable concept with sustainable, proven growth? Subway® offers all that and more: a brand with more than 37,000 restaurants worldwide, nearly 400 in France, and more than 20,000 franchisees who have already invested in this model.

Request more information about the Subway® franchise for the French market.