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Subway India

6th Floor, Vaman Centre, Makwana Road Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400059, India

Overview

Subway India runs the local operations of the global Subway brand, offering made-to-order sandwiches that emphasize customization. To boost speed and clarity, the chain is simplifying its format with "hotseller" subs and a "Point and Order" menu that tackles consumer perceptions of cold sandwiches and reduces operational complexity. The company already has more than 1,000 outlets nationwide and competes directly with heavyweights such as McDonald’s, KFC and Domino’s in a fast-growing QSR market projected to exceed $30 billion by 2026. Majority control (65–70 %) rests with Everstone Group via its Culinary Brands subsidiary, while Norwest Venture Partners is an earlier financial backer. The latest funding pegs Subway India’s valuation at ₹2,600–2,800 crore, indicating investor confidence similar to publicly listed QSR peers. Management and shareholders are reportedly weighing an eventual IPO to unlock further capital and provide exits. The fresh funding is expected to accelerate outlet expansion, bolster digital ordering—which already drives a large share of industry transactions—and improve unit economics amid rising costs for rent and ingredients.

Total raised
$14M
Funding rounds
1
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Feb 2026

Industries

  • Catering
  • Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
  • Food and Beverage
  • Franchise
  • Restaurants
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Feb 2026

    $14M

Team

No current team members are available.