"Fine" Dining19 Feb 2025

Subway's Disturbing History: Jared, The Infinite Destroyer, & Azodicarbonamide

Subway's history is WAY messier than you think. Sure, it's the biggest fast-food chain in America, but behind the Eat Fresh™ branding lies a disastrous past filled with lawsuits, bizarre marketing stunts, and yes… Jared Fogle.

In this episode, Terral Wells joins me to uncover Subway's wildest moments, from its humble beginnings as a way to fund med school to the time they got sued because their footlongs weren't actually a foot long. Oh, and did you know there's a Subway fashion show? Or that you can order something called the Infinite Destroyer sandwich in Tokyo? We're going deep.

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WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:

🥖 Subway's origins – A sandwich shop meant to pay for med school?
👖 The pants should've been the spokesperson – Jared Fogle & the brand's biggest scandal
🛑 The Subway that almost made me throw my soiled shorts at an employee
🥪 Project Subway Fashion Show – Who asked for this??
💀 The Infinite Destroyer sandwich (only in Japan!)
⚖️ A lawsuit over 11-inch 'footlongs' – The most ridiculous scandal ever
🤡 Marketing gimmicks & chaotic Subway history
🏆 Terral's dream restaurant – A chain designed for gamblers (yes, really)
⭐ Unhinged Yelp reviews – Subway employees doing too much for minimum wage

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What's the worst experience you've ever had at a Subway?

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