Dom’s Subs upcycles Subway site

Artisan sandwich maker Dom’s Subs is doubling up with a new site in the City of London.

The East London based business, which has a site on 262 Hackney Road, has taken on a former Subway unit, on 22 Bevis Marks.

The operator has taken on the site on a turnover-based rent, and was able to “upcycle” Subway’s fit-out.

Dom’s Subs serves own-baked subway sandwiches with gourmet Italian-inspired fillings, including Salami Napoli, provolone, romesco sauce and nduja mayo.

James Raven of Raven Rose, the propery agent which acted on the deal, told MCA: “Despite the area being a ghost town for most of the year, the landlord was pragmatic, agreeing to a turnover based rent. The property is surrounded by London skyline icons like the Gherkin and Can of Ham and has delivery reach into Whitechapel, Aldgate, Spitalfields and Bethnal Green. Importantly, this was a fully fitted Subway unit, where most of the fit out could be upcycled by Dom’s Subs. They were also able to benefit from the introduction of the Class E planning use, allowing them to transition from A1 to A3 and expand their menu to include food cooked and baked freshly on site.”