Development Information

A Little Subway History

The first Subway restaurant opened in 1965 and we have been franchising since 1974.   Subway time-tested methods and procedures take the guesswork out of starting a new business, and make opening and running your store systematic.  For the last ten years, the Subway franchise system has opened approximately 1,000 stores a year, and now has over 31,000 stores open in all 50 states and more than 90 countries worldwide.  This growth has yielded numerous benefits for all Subway franchisees, including:

  • Purchasing power with equipment and product vendors
  • Vendor support of Subway TV advertising
  • Increased customer recognition of the Subway trade name and logo

The Tampa Bay Development Office for Subway

There are currently over 254 stores in the Tampa Bay franchise area and we are still growing.  We have been operation since 1978 and continue to grow.  We are here to assist you with all of your development needs.  Choose on of the following links to get you started.

Get introduced to the Subway Franchising System

Purchasing a Franchise for the first time.

Do you need more information about your current Subway lease?

Are you an existing Franchisee interested in purchasing a Franchise that has been put up for sale?

Subway around the world!

There are currently over 31,000 Subways in 90 countries!