Subway Closes 600 Outposts in 2025: The Non-Place Franchise Model in Crisis Worldwide (In the Era of Hyper-Experience and Differentiation)
(By Rodriguez Otero and Maurizio) The formula from 20 years ago—based solely on dishing out affordable, fast, and decent-quality products—no longer cuts it in a saturated, ever-evolving global market. Hyper-saturation of locations, cutthroat competition, and the wear-and-tear on traditional propositions have pushed Subway to a critical crossroads: reinvent or fade into just another tale of mass shutdowns and lost relevance. But here's the real deal—this crisis isn't isolated; it's hitting businesses across all sectors and categories worldwide.
(High-Value Strategic Note: 4-Minute Read)
(By Rodriguez Otero and Maurizio) The formula from 20 years ago—based solely on dishing out affordable, fast, and decent-quality products—no longer cuts it in a saturated, ever-evolving global market. Hyper-saturation of locations, cutthroat competition, and the wear-and-tear on traditional propositions have pushed Subway to a critical crossroads: reinvent or fade into just another tale of mass shutdowns and lost relevance. But here's the real deal—this crisis isn't isolated; it's hitting businesses across all sectors and categories worldwide.
(High-Value Strategic Note: 4-Minute Read)