Nationwide Equipment Upgrade for Subway

Project Scope:

• 6,800 sites

• 48 operating states

• 6-month schedule

• Warm case gasket replacement

Challenge:

Subway, the world’s largest sub restaurant chain, embarked on a nationwide initiative to replace the warm case gaskets in 6,800 locations across 48 states. This ambitious project had a tight 6-month timeline, requiring precise coordination and execution to minimize downtime at each location while ensuring operational efficiency. With such a large number of sites involved, maintaining uniformity in quality and managing logistics were key challenges to overcome.

Solution:

Barranco led the nationwide equipment upgrade with its expertise in managing large-scale projects efficiently. By leveraging its nationwide vendor network and detailed project planning, Barranco ensured that every location received the necessary materials and manpower for the gasket replacements. The project was organized into phases to address different regions, allowing for maximum coverage without affecting daily operations. Barranco maintained constant communication with each store’s management, ensuring minimal disruption during the work.

Results:

• Successful replacement of warm case gaskets at 6,800 sites within the 6-month timeline.

• Completed with minimal disruption to daily store operations, ensuring Subway locations continued to serve customers without delays.

• The project helped Subway improve the efficiency and performance of its equipment, contributing to better food preservation and energy savings across all locations.

• Positive feedback from store managers for the seamless execution and effective coordination.

Conclusion:

Barranco's proven approach to nationwide rollouts allowed Subway to complete this large-scale equipment upgrade efficiently and on schedule. The project exemplified Barranco’s ability to manage complex challenges, ensuring that Subway’s equipment was upgraded seamlessly across the U.S.