Poll of the Day > Why is there always some new sub shop that opens to challenge Subway?

Topic List
Page List: 1, 2
THEGODDAMNBATMA
12/29/18 11:08:10 PM
#1:


And everyone always says they're so much better than Subway, and they're actually incredibly mediocre, and they all fade into obscurity.

Quiznos.

Firehouse Subs

and now, Jersey Mike's.

Nobody can beat Subway (or Jimmy John's, but JJ's advertises their subs as "sandwiches"
... Copied to Clipboard!
#2
Post #2 was unavailable or deleted.
Chewster
12/29/18 11:17:51 PM
#3:


Subway is bottom-tier. Not only can "nobody" not beat them, but everyone you listed does, talking purely in terms of taste. If you want to argue best value, that's more debatable. I'm sure the real reason Subway does so well though is because they're ubiquitous, not because it's actually anyone's favorite
... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin
12/29/18 11:20:58 PM
#4:


No one else has meatball subs. And quiznos bread is garbo
---
"Salt cures Everything!"
My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos
... Copied to Clipboard!
StoneRevolver
12/29/18 11:22:06 PM
#5:


Jersey Mike's is far better than subway is basically every way. Subway's smell like the inside of a plastics facility.
---
Ask me for my GT or PSN if you like.
... Copied to Clipboard!
madadude
12/29/18 11:25:47 PM
#6:


Has Jersey Mike's been expanding? They have been around here for well more than a decade.

But yeah they are far better than Subway, but thats like comparing something like Five Guys, In N Out, or Whataburger to McDonalds.
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
ReggieTheReckless
12/29/18 11:48:59 PM
#7:


Jersey Mike's is about 100x better than fucking subway

Firehouse is better too, but it's more expensive so blah

Jimmy Johns is a bit over subway... but man it gets me sick and the others don't so w/e

And I was unaware that quiznos was even still a thing? I haven't seen one of those in like 15 years
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/29/18 11:56:36 PM
#8:


THEGODDAMNBATMA posted...
And everyone always says they're so much better than Subway, and they're actually incredibly mediocre, and they all fade into obscurity.

Quiznos.

Firehouse Subs

and now, Jersey Mike's.

Nobody can beat Subway (or Jimmy John's, but JJ's advertises their subs as "sandwiches"

Quiznos seemed to disappear, I though Firehouse and Jersey Mikes were doing ok. JJ is also fine, I guess. Its just that they are all for different people...

Chewster posted...
Subway is bottom-tier. Not only can "nobody" not beat them, but everyone you listed does, talking purely in terms of taste. If you want to argue best value, that's more debatable. I'm sure the real reason Subway does so well though is because they're ubiquitous, not because it's actually anyone's favorite

But everyones taste is different. I like Subway better than all of them. Hate JJs, like Jersey Mikes, heard Firehouse is good, but havent had them, and Quiznos was ok, I guess...

I mostly like it because I can get what I want. And toasted. Jersey Mikes, I change it up. I dont go often. Only when Im visiting home because my brother likes it. And I do wanna taste Firehouse Subs. JJs is not for me. I dont really like the stuff there. And Quiznos, I thought they only had like a couple store left, if any...
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
StoneRevolver
12/30/18 12:00:36 AM
#9:


Firehouse is pretty good, but like reggie said it's too steep to eat all the time. I have jersey mike's at least once a week. There's like 4 of them near where I live in a fairly small radius.
---
Ask me for my GT or PSN if you like.
... Copied to Clipboard!
DeathMagnetic80
12/30/18 12:04:00 AM
#10:


Subway had surprisingly good pastrami, then stopped selling it at the one I went to because apparently it wasn't selling much. If you want a good sub though, a mom and pop type place is usually the way to go.
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 12:20:32 AM
#12:


DeathMagnetic80 posted...
Subway had surprisingly good pastrami, then stopped selling it at the one I went to because apparently it wasn't selling much. If you want a good sub though, a mom and pop type place is usually the way to go.

Depends on which one. I dont think we have many around here. But most of the mom and pop shops around here suck...

I like chains because they arent bad and you usually know what youre getting...
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Keebs05
12/30/18 12:21:16 AM
#13:


Quiznos has always been better than Subway. Unfortunately, Quiznos has always been WAY more expensive than Subway as well. The only shops that I know that are still standing are in Ontario, Canada.
---
"Old soldiers never die, they just fade away" R.I.P PFC Dusty Seidel
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead
12/30/18 12:23:35 AM
#14:


Subway is freaking gross
---
If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood
... Copied to Clipboard!
DrCidd
12/30/18 12:27:22 AM
#15:


Yeah, Subway's prices are what keeps customers coming back. Not the quality of their food.
---
I used to think my brain was my favorite part of my body...Then I realized what was making me think that!
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 12:31:09 AM
#16:


DrCidd posted...
Yeah, Subway's prices are what keeps customers coming back. Not the quality of their food.

The quality is what keeps me going back. Or I should say the taste... Definitely not the price. My sub there is expensive. Thats the reason I cant go as much...
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
DirtBasedSoap
12/30/18 1:09:53 AM
#17:


Subway is doing really bad financially and are the worst sandwich chain around by far.
---
I'm thinkin' about starting a corporation. WHO'S WITH ME?
... Copied to Clipboard!
GanglyKhan
12/30/18 1:41:18 AM
#18:


Subway sucks tbh
---
Now Playing: Persona 3:FES, Morrowind
SFV: Ed | Kolin SCVI: Groh | Taki
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 2:10:42 AM
#19:


I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there
... Copied to Clipboard!
OneTimeBen
12/30/18 2:13:12 AM
#20:


Challenge Subway? How about challenging a real sub shop from opening? Dont worry about Subway.
---
Still waters run deep. C-walk. IntelDarkWeb
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 2:14:04 AM
#21:


OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there

I like it there. But Im not a moron. I just have different taste.
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 2:17:12 AM
#22:


LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there

I like it there. But Im not a moron. I just have different taste.

You said you live in a rural area so like I said... if there is nothing else around then I understand. But i have many way better sub shops around that are also cheaper. Its a no contest. Subway preys on people who eat there due to convenience or that just go somewhere due to it being recognizable from mass marketing
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 2:32:39 AM
#23:


OhhhJa posted...
LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there

I like it there. But Im not a moron. I just have different taste.

You said you live in a rural area so like I said... if there is nothing else around then I understand. But i have many way better sub shops around that are also cheaper. Its a no contest. Subway preys on people who eat there due to convenience or that just go somewhere due to it being recognizable from mass marketing

There are a few other places. But theres only so many. So, it I have to switch it up often. Plus, I get off of work pretty late some nights. But I honestly do like it. I like it more than other sub places...
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
OneTimeBen
12/30/18 2:34:01 AM
#24:


Know how to build a good sandwich, Subway is ok.
---
Still waters run deep. C-walk. IntelDarkWeb
... Copied to Clipboard!
OneTimeBen
12/30/18 2:35:39 AM
#25:


Avoid the roast beef. Often has bits you cant chew through
---
Still waters run deep. C-walk. IntelDarkWeb
... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky
12/30/18 3:00:08 AM
#26:


Glad I'm not the only one who prefers Subway. I've had Quiznos, Firehouse, and Jimmy John's. Didn't like any of them as much as Subway.

Not sure why Subway gets trashed so much, they're great.
Only sandwich chain I've tried that I liked better was Potbelly.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead
12/30/18 3:35:29 AM
#27:


Quiznos is literally a franchisee pyramid scheme in a lot of ways, thats why locations are always closing down
---
If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 4:25:48 AM
#28:


As someone who knows a guy who works for a company that supplies many chain restaurants... Subway is baaaaaaaaad. Also, dont go to steak n shake
... Copied to Clipboard!
Fierce_Deity_08
12/30/18 10:16:30 AM
#29:


Theres a Subway next to our local grocery store, and Id rather get a sandwich from the store. Somehow they taste even more fresh than Subway sandwiches.
---
Official Fierce Deity in my own mind.
GT: OnikaraStar, PSN: Onikara, NNID: OnikaraStar
... Copied to Clipboard!
THEGODDAMNBATMA
12/30/18 1:04:06 PM
#30:


OhhhJa posted...
Also, dont go to steak n shake

what's wrong with steak and shake?
... Copied to Clipboard!
Marcster1994
12/30/18 1:12:23 PM
#31:


I hate that JM has to waterboard their sandwiches though. Otherwise theyre good.

Although I had an employee directly tell me to not get the chicken Parmesan.
---
Switch: SW-7617-7348-9391 ~ NNID: MarcsterS
PSN: Marcster1994 ~ Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/id/HystericalGhost
... Copied to Clipboard!
Revelation34
12/30/18 6:18:09 PM
#32:


OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.
---
Gamertag: Kegfarms, BF code: 2033480226, Treasure Cruise code 318,374,355, Steam: Kegfarms
... Copied to Clipboard!
MrMelodramatic
12/30/18 6:21:34 PM
#33:


Mead posted...
Subway is freaking gross

Yup.

Potbelly > Firehouse > JJ > subway
---
Proud to be EPic
Texas Aggie, Class of 2018 A-Whoop!
... Copied to Clipboard!
CacciatoPart3
12/30/18 10:03:30 PM
#34:


A new sandwich shop that opens to challenge Subway and you pick one thats been around a decade longer than Subway?
---
"Why the f*** do you think I'm gay bro I'm not f***ing gay. I love p****, I'm in deep love with the female anatomy" - Nomak54/-Komaiko54-
... Copied to Clipboard!
Blightzkrieg
12/30/18 10:37:12 PM
#35:


It's the free market bitch
---
... Copied to Clipboard!
SinisterSlay
12/30/18 10:39:33 PM
#36:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP2CROA8ipI" data-time="

---
He who stumbles around in darkness with a stick is blind. But he who... sticks out in darkness... is... fluorescent! - Brother Silence
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 10:54:22 PM
#37:


Revelation34 posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.

There's a sub shop near my work that has daily specials that are 3.99. Half a sub there is more substantial than one of those flimsy whole subs at subway
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 11:09:40 PM
#38:


OhhhJa posted...
Revelation34 posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.

There's a sub shop near my work that has daily specials that are 3.99. Half a sub there is more substantial than one of those flimsy whole subs at subway

$3.99 for half or a whole one?
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 11:34:55 PM
#39:


LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Revelation34 posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.

There's a sub shop near my work that has daily specials that are 3.99. Half a sub there is more substantial than one of those flimsy whole subs at subway

$3.99 for half or a whole one?

For a half but like I said their half subs are gigantic. They put way more on theirs and their bread isnt all flimsy and flattened out like subway. Fresh baked bread every day and their meat and all other ingredients are fresh
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 11:38:26 PM
#40:


OhhhJa posted...
LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Revelation34 posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.

There's a sub shop near my work that has daily specials that are 3.99. Half a sub there is more substantial than one of those flimsy whole subs at subway

$3.99 for half or a whole one?

For a half but like I said their half subs are gigantic. They put way more on theirs and their bread isnt all flimsy and flattened out like subway. Fresh baked bread every day and their meat and all other ingredients are fresh

Technically, Subways bread is baked fresh everyday. But the bread isnt what I usually go there for. Though, I do always get Italian herb and cheese. I just like the one sub I get. Well, I like another sub, but I cant technically make it. I use to make it when I worked there...
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov
12/30/18 11:42:14 PM
#42:


Not only did the Subway I used to go to offer me sandwiches, but their sandwich maker as well. So I don't mind them at all.
---
I'm right, as expected.
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 11:44:34 PM
#43:


Why didnt you edit?
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov
12/30/18 11:45:43 PM
#44:


Usually do on GFAQs. Probably because I rewrote the whole post.
---
I'm right, as expected.
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 11:46:28 PM
#45:


LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Revelation34 posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.

There's a sub shop near my work that has daily specials that are 3.99. Half a sub there is more substantial than one of those flimsy whole subs at subway

$3.99 for half or a whole one?

For a half but like I said their half subs are gigantic. They put way more on theirs and their bread isnt all flimsy and flattened out like subway. Fresh baked bread every day and their meat and all other ingredients are fresh

Technically, Subways bread is baked fresh everyday. But the bread isnt what I usually go there for. Though, I do always get Italian herb and cheese. I just like the one sub I get. Well, I like another sub, but I cant technically make it. I use to make it when I worked there...

I've heard this before and just find it so hard to believe. Shit tastes like cardboard. The Italian herb and cheese tastes just like the white
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/30/18 11:48:09 PM
#46:


zebatov posted...
Not only did the Subway I used to go to offer me sandwiches, but their sandwich maker as well. So I don't mind them at all.

They offered you a human being?
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/30/18 11:48:31 PM
#47:


OhhhJa posted...
LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
LinkPizza posted...
OhhhJa posted...
Revelation34 posted...
OhhhJa posted...
I am actually shocked that people are still dumb enough to eat there. The food is bad and the prices are worse than many other sub shops that are way better. Anyone who eats there is basically a huge moron unless there is absolutely nothing around. I'd go to McDonalds or taco bell before I'd go there


Subway is always the cheapest.

There's a sub shop near my work that has daily specials that are 3.99. Half a sub there is more substantial than one of those flimsy whole subs at subway

$3.99 for half or a whole one?

For a half but like I said their half subs are gigantic. They put way more on theirs and their bread isnt all flimsy and flattened out like subway. Fresh baked bread every day and their meat and all other ingredients are fresh

Technically, Subways bread is baked fresh everyday. But the bread isnt what I usually go there for. Though, I do always get Italian herb and cheese. I just like the one sub I get. Well, I like another sub, but I cant technically make it. I use to make it when I worked there...

I've heard this before and just find it so hard to believe. Shit tastes like cardboard. The Italian herb and cheese tastes just like the white

I use to work there. I know all the ones I worked at baked the bread fresh. And lots of the other ones I visited. And I had a friend who worked at like 6. And they all did. Whether or not you like the taste, they actually do bake the bread fresh. And they usually have to make more during the day because they can only hold so much at a time. But it is baked fresh daily... Also, there is a flavor difference between white and IH&C. I only know because I can taste it when I have to switch because they're out... Also, I dont mind the bread being a little flatter. I dont like it when the bread is too fluffy. The bread gets in the way of the other great taste Im looking for.
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa
12/31/18 12:09:59 AM
#48:


To each their own. I'm just a sub guy. Ive been to a lot of sub shops and subway is by far the worst I've ever had
... Copied to Clipboard!
Chewster
12/31/18 12:20:09 AM
#49:


I hate to say it because he's a nice guy, but holy shit LinkPizza is obnoxious with his opinions. Just accept that people find Subway gross, you don't have to go on and on about it. Same thing with defending your excessive soda-drinking habit, is it really so hard to understand why people would object to that?
... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza
12/31/18 12:24:06 AM
#50:


Chewster posted...
I hate to say it because he's a nice guy, but holy shit LinkPizza is obnoxious with his opinions. Just accept that people find Subway gross, you don't have to go on and on about it. Same thing with defending your excessive soda-drinking habit, is it really so hard to understand why people would object to that?

I dont mind that other people find it gross. Thats why I havent really replied to the people just saying it gross. And I dont care if people dont want to drink sodas. I just say that I like to drink them.

OhhhJa posted...
To each their own. I'm just a sub guy. Ive been to a lot of sub shops and subway is by far the worst I've ever had

Yeah. Thats usually what I say. People have different taste, so they like different things. I havent been to Potbellys (dont even know where the closest is) or Firehouse (across town, out of the way), but between the ones Ive had (Subway, Jersey Mikes, Quiznos, and Jimmy Johns, that I can remember), I like a subway the best...
---
Official King of Kings
Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Bugmeat
12/31/18 12:29:20 AM
#51:


I wish I had a Togo's nearby. Maybe it's just childhood nostalgia as I haven't eaten at one in years. But I remember them being really good.


---
John Mellencamp said it best "Life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone."
... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky
12/31/18 12:46:39 AM
#52:


I like Italian Herb & Cheese too, but usually get Honey Oat b/c I figured the former was less healthy and I like both anyway. My wife always gets the wheat bread.
None of the three taste alike, not sure how someone can think that.
On the topic of bread, the bread used by JJ's is terrible, one of my biggest gripes w/ their sandwiches, in fact.

SinisterSlay posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP2CROA8ipI" data-time="

Heh, funny.
Of course, most of those aren't true complaints about the product itself. I do think he should've cited something in regard to that super-ominous sounding "mutagen that turns off a vital part of the DNA, causes asthma, reduces IQ, and provokes ADHD symptoms" at 2:23
That on one hand sounds utterly terrifying, but on the other is so calamitous and wide-ranging in negative health effects that my first instinct is that the claim is some bunk pseudo-science crap.
... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List
Page List: 1, 2