Subway, the global sandwich chain, is set to grow its Midlands presence by increasing the number of stores in Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hereford & Worcester and Warwickshire from 65 to 124 over the next three years.
Almost 40 new franchisees will be sought for the expansion, which will create around 885 new jobs.
It’s part of Subway’s plan to grow to 2,000 UK sites by 2015; it currently operates 1,684.
James Fleck, development agent for the Subway Five Counties territory, said: “The planned expansion will not only provide a significant boost to the local employment market but also give entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish their own small business. The 40 new recruits will play a key part in delivering the great food and quality service the Subway brand is known for.”
Last month Subway opened its 40,000th location world wide at an AppleGreen petrol filling station in Ipswich.
