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FLORIDA RESIDENT AND NFL ROOKIE C.J. SPILLER NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR SUBWAY® JALAPENO 250 POWERED BY COCA-COLA

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - SUBWAY® Restaurants spokesperson and Buffalo Bills rookie C.J. Spiller has been named Grand Marshal for the SUBWAY® Jalapeño 250 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, July 2.

"As Grand Marshal, Spiller will utter the most famous words in racing, giving the command of: 'Gentlemen, start your engines!" said Track President Robin Braig.

"I appreciate the opportunity to be part of such an exciting event at NASCAR's greatest venue with my friends from SUBWAY Restaurants and Coca-Cola," said Spiller. "This is my first race and I am sure it will be a night of action-packed excitement and a great way to kick off the Fourth of July weekend."

Spiller, of Lake Butler, Fla., is a rookie running back for the Buffalo Bills.  He was an All-American at Clemson University and was selected ninth overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. SUBWAY® Restaurants is also a primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion. The SUBWAY® colors will adorn the No. 99 car Saturday night, July 3 under the lights at DIS for the 52 ^nd annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

 "We look forward to welcoming C.J. to the hallowed grounds of Daytona International Speedway," said Braig. "We're proud to have SUBWAY and Coca-Cola team up again to sponsor one of the most anticipated NASCAR Nationwide Series races of the year."

The SUBWAY® Jalapeño 250 Powered By Coca-Cola will mark the on-track debut of the new NASCAR Nationwide Series car.

Tickets for the Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 1-3 are available on your web-enabled phone at mobile.daytonainternationalspeedway.com, online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

Tags: grand marshal , nascar , cj spiller , jalapeno 250 , daytona , dis , coca-cola , subway

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SUBWAY® Restaurants and NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Bring ‘Footlong Nation Appreciation’ Campaign to Daytona

Driver of the No. 99 Aflac/SUBWAY Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion has extra incentive to win Sunday's Race

 Fans to Select 'America's Favorite Footlong' via Online Vote;

City with Largest Amount of Votes Named "Capital of Footlong Nation" and Awarded Sandwich Donation to Local Food Bank

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., February 12, 2010 - SUBWAY^® restaurants, the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, today announced that Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac/SUBWAY Roush Fenway Racing Ford Fusion, is helping to bring the company's "Footlong Nation Appreciation" campaign to Daytona. 

The recently launched campaign, which gives thanks to consumers for contributing to the success of the famous SUBWAY "Footlong," is also providing Edwards with extra incentive to win Sunday's race - finish first and his hometown of Columbia, Mo., food bank receives 500 Footlong subs, plus an additional 50 subs for each lap Edwards leads.

"It's been a lifelong dream to win the Daytona 500 and knowing that if I win SUBWAY will feed hundreds of people in need makes me even more driven to succeed," said Carl Edwards.  "Some of the most legendary names in NASCAR have won this prestigious race and I hope to add my name to that list while helping others."

Footlong fans across the country can also get in on the action by visiting www.subwayfreshbuzz.com and voting for their favorite sub. The city or town with the most votes cast by March 22, 2010 will be deemed "Capital of Footlong Nation" and receive a donation of 500 Footlongs to a local food bank.

To further show appreciation for making SUBWAY® Footlongs famous, fans will also have an opportunity to win free Footlongs for a year along with many other prizes, with a new winner selected every day through April 15, 2010.

 "SUBWAY's 'Footlong Nation Appreciation' campaign gives our fans the opportunity to have their voices heard in deciding the most popular Footlong while trying to benefit their local food banks," said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer of the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT). "Everyone at SUBWAY is pulling for Carl Edwards as he drives towards victory." 

About SUBWAY^® Restaurants

With more than 32,000 locations in 91 countries, the SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise and famous for its made-to-order footlong and 6-inch submarine sandwiches and salads. The SUBWAY® restaurant chain was founded in 1965 by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck as a means for then 17-year-old DeLuca to earn enough money to pay for college tuition. That partnership, which continues today, marked the beginning of a remarkable journey - one that made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. The SUBWAY® brand has been named as the number one franchise opportunity in Entrepreneur magazine's "Annual Franchise 500®" listing 17 times in the past 23 years, and was also ranked by the magazine as "America's Top Global Franchise" for 2009. For more information about the SUBWAY® chain, visit www.subway.com or www.subwayfreshbuzz.com. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

Tags: subway , roush fenway racing , carl edwards , nascar , footlong , daytona 500 , footlong nation appreciation , tony pace , sfaft

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SUBWAY® Restaurants Announce ‘Footlong Nation Appreciation’ Campaign to Say ‘Thanks’ for Making Their Footlongs Famous

 Fans to Select 'America's Favorite Footlong' via Online Vote;

City with Largest Amount of Votes Named "Capital of Footlong Nation" and Awarded Sandwich Donation to Local Food Bank

MILFORD, CT, February 3, 2010 - SUBWAY^® restaurants, the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, today announced the launch of "Footlong Nation Appreciation," a campaign designed to give thanks to consumers who have contributed to the success and celebrity of the famous SUBWAY® "Footlong." Since its debut, the Footlong has been a hit with popular varieties ranging from the Italian BMT® to the Oven-Roasted Chicken. However, what has yet to be determined is: What is America's Favorite Footlong?

To help answer this question, SUBWAY® restaurants are calling upon consumers nationwide to vote for their Favorite Footlong on www.SubwayFreshBuzz.com. Here fans can log their votes and track how their Footlong of choice is placing in real time. The city or town with the most votes cast by March 22, 2010, will be deemed "Capital of Footlong Nation" and receive a donation of 500 Footlongs to a local food bank.

To further show appreciation for making SUBWAY® Footlongs famous, fans will also have an opportunity to win free Footlongs for a year along with many other prizes. With a new winner selected every day through April 15, 2010, consumers can vie for a chance to win online at www.SubwayFreshBuzz.com.

 "SUBWAY's $5 Footlongs have redefined the fast-food industry and now, along with a chance to win free footlongs for a year, our fans have the opportunity to tell us which footlong is their favorite," said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer of the Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT). "The 'Footlong Nation Appreciation' campaign allows our fans to have their voices heard, while also trying to benefit their local food banks."

To further enhance consumer engagement and awareness, some Famous Fans of SUBWAY® restaurants will be spreading the word of Footlong Nation Appreciation by campaigning for their own favorite Footlongs on-site in Miami and Daytona, FL and encouraging consumers to get online and vote.

About SUBWAY^® Restaurants

With more than 32,000 locations in 91 countries, the SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise and famous for its made-to-order footlong and 6-inch submarine sandwiches and salads. The SUBWAY® restaurant chain was founded in 1965 by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck as a means for then 17-year-old DeLuca to earn enough money to pay for college tuition. That partnership, which continues today, marked the beginning of a remarkable journey - one that made it possible for thousands of individuals to build and succeed in their own business. The SUBWAY® brand has been named as the number one franchise opportunity in Entrepreneur magazine's "Annual Franchise 500®" listing 17 times in the past 23 years, and was also ranked by the magazine as "America's Top Global Franchise" for 2009. For more information about the SUBWAY® chain, visit www.subway.com or www.subwayfreshbuzz.com. SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

Tags: subway , america\'s favorite footlong , $5 footlong , footlong , subway fresh buzz , tony pace

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SUBWAY® Restaurants Introduce Reusable Lunch Bags in Support of World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

 Commemorative Bags will be Available with SUBWAY FRESH FIT FOR KIDS^TM Meal

Milford, CT (November 16, 2009) - SUBWAY^® restaurants, the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, today introduced reusable bags which are free with the purchase of SUBWAY FRESH FIT FOR KIDS^TM meals.  The wildlife-themed bags will feature WWF's  panda logo and will promote the use of reusable products to further reduce pollution and wasteful consumption. In conjunction with this program, SUBWAY® restaurants will donate $100,000 to WWF.

"Our partnership with WWF is a natural fit for SUBWAY®," said Tony Pace, Chief Marketing Officer of the SUBWAY Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust. "We believe this evolves the premium that kids enjoy with a SUBWAY® meal to a more meaningful level. By serving our FRESH FIT FOR KIDS^TM meals in reusable bags we are encouraging children to eat fresh and live green."

SUBWAY® restaurants, which have long been committed to promoting better-for-you meal options for both children and adults, is the first major quick service restaurant (QSR) to introduce an environmentally-friendly message to children and families. 

The SUBWAY FRESH FIT FOR KIDS^TM meals consist of a mini sub paired with a healthy side and either 1% low fat milk, 100% juice or bottled water. The reusable WWF-themed bags will be available in stores nationwide November 15 through December 31. Each bag will feature one of four different animals: Polar Bear, Black Rhino, Amur Leopard and Cheetah and will include an endangered species card and sticker, spotlighting interesting facts about the selected species, along with a tip for kids on how to make a difference in their own world. The bag designs featuring charities or partners will rotate periodically throughout 2010.

"SUBWAY ® restaurants are setting a great example by showing kids the connection between reducing waste and protecting the environment," said Terry Macko, WWF's Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Teaching children to be more environmentally aware is an important step toward building a future in which humans live in harmony with nature." 

Additionally, SUBWAY® restaurants are educating children with environmental facts and related games through the SUBWAY® Fresh Fit Adventure, "Find the Endangered Species" game on www.SubwayKids.com, which teaches kids fun facts about various endangered species.

The SUBWAY® brand has made a commitment to be more environmentally responsible in everything it does. The brand has taken numerous steps in this area by opening of six Eco-Stores, with 15 in various stages of development; using recycled and post-consumer material in its packaging; taking steps to improve its distribution methods; creating a green-certified cleaning program; and taking steps to save water and energy in its stores. In all, over the past three years, the brand has saved 79.5 million gallons of water per year; saved the equivalent of 284,044 barrels of oil; saved 1,017 trees from deforestation; and eliminated 122,112 metric tons of carbon dioxide. The brand has also secured certification from such groups as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), CARB (California Air Resources), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), DFE (Designed for the Environment), SFI (Sustainable Forest Initiative) and GREENSEAL.

About SUBWAY^® Restaurants

The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 31,500 locations in 91 countries. Headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, and with regional offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Brisbane, Miami, and Singapore, the SUBWAY® chain was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. The SUBWAY® brand was ranked the number one Franchise Opportunity and the number one Global Franchise Opportunity in the 2009 edition of Entrepreneur magazine's "Annual Franchise 500®" survey, an honor that the SUBWAY® chain has received 16 times in the past 22 years. For more information about the SUBWAY® chain, visit www.subway.com and www.subwayfreshbuzz.com.  SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

About World Wildlife Fund

WWF is the world's leading conservation organization, working in 100 countries for nearly half a century. With the support of over 1.2 million members in the U.S. and almost 5 million worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change.  Visit www.worldwildlife.org to learn more. 

Tags: subway , fresh fit , world wildlife fund , wwf , tony pace , endangered species , terry macko

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SUBWAY® Restaurants Celebrates 70th Little League Season with ‘Baseball Design Across America’ Charity

Proceeds from Celebrity Signed Baseballs to Benefit Little League 

MILFORD, CT (August 20, 2009) - On Friday, August 21, in celebration of the Little League World Series (LLWS) SUBWAY^® Restaurants will officially launch an online charity auction that directly correlates to its first annual "Baseball Design Across America" Tour, a one of a kind program designed to bring awareness to the sport of baseball through high profile players, celebrities, and fans.

The national tour, which launched earlier this year in Los Angeles, CA, made stops in several U.S. cities throughout the baseball season, featuring 40 baseballs designed by Little Leaguers and autographed by celebrities. These uniquely designed baseballs will be made available to the public via online auction throughout the last 10 days of the LLWS in Williamsport, PA (August 21 - 31, 2009).  The baseballs will also be on display on-site in Williamsport at Howard J. Lamade Stadium.

Fans can log onto www.eBay.com, input key words "Baseball Design Across America" in the search window and find a host of signed baseballs from various sports and entertainment personalities including: World Series Champion Ryan Howard, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps, four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon, former MLB players Dave Winfield and Bucky Dent, current MLB players Albert Pujols, Juan Pierre, and Evan Longoria, cast of HBO's "Entourage," "Heroes'" Milo Ventimiglia, actors Zac Efron, Drew Barrymore, Billy Crystal, NASCAR's Carl Edwards, top NBA Draft pick/LA Clippers' Blake Griffin, TV personalities Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian, Larry King, and many more.

"We know that SUBWAY is where winners eat, and all the kids and families participating in Little League Baseball are winners," said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer, SUBWAY Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust. "The 'Baseball Design Across America' program and online auction have given us new ways to reach our consumers while helping to raise money for Little League Baseball."

"SUBWAY is an important partner in helping us to bring the benefits of Little League to families in the U.S. and around the world," said Stephen D. Keener, president and chief executive officer of Little League International. "In addition to the exposure 'Baseball Design Across America' has provided for Little League throughout the season, the online auction will help drive even more attention to the jewel in our crown - the Little League World Series." 

SUBWAY Restaurants have proudly sponsored Little League Baseball since 2005 as a way to reach and encourage Little Leaguers and their families to live active lifestyles and eat healthily. 

About SUBWAY^® Restaurants

The SUBWAY® restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 30,000 locations in 88 countries. Headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, and with regional offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Brisbane, Miami, and Singapore, the SUBWAY® chain was co-founded by Fred DeLuca and Dr. Peter Buck in 1965. The SUBWAY® brand was ranked the number one global franchise opportunity in Entrepreneur magazine's 2008 "Annual Franchise 500" listing.  For more information about the SUBWAY® chain, visit www.subway.com and www.subwayfreshbuzz.com.  SUBWAY® is a registered trademark of Doctor's Associates Inc.

About Little League Baseball & Softball

Little League Baseball and Softball is the world's largest and most respected youth sports organization. With players in every U.S. state and more than 70 other countries, the program is led by more than 1 million adult volunteers. It serves children ages 5 through 18, including physically and mentally disabled children (Challenger Division) and children in urban areas (Little League Urban Initiative). 

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