[Exclusive] Sandwich Prices Also Rise... Subway Increases Prices of 24 Items and Salads by Up to 400 Won

Among 36 Sandwich Types, 24 Increased by Up to 400 Won
Additional 6 Options and Salads Also Raised by Up to 200 Won

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] As food prices such as coffee, hamburgers, and ice cream have surged this year, sandwiches are also joining the price hike trend.

According to the industry on the 5th, the global sandwich brand Subway will raise prices on some menu items starting from the 10th. The price increase applies to 24 types of sandwiches, 6 types of additional options, and salads.

First, among the total 36 sandwich menu items (18 types of 15cm, 18 types of 30cm), prices of 24 types will increase. For 15cm sandwiches, 10 out of 18 types will rise by 100 to 200 KRW each, with an average increase rate of 1.13%. For 30cm sandwiches, 14 out of 18 types will increase by 100 to 400 KRW each, with an average increase rate of 2.48%.

Ten types including Meatball, BLT, Italian BMT, Turkey, Subway Club, Chicken Teriyaki, Spicy Italian, Steak & Cheese, Turkey Bacon Avocado, and Shrimp will see price increases of 100 to 400 KRW for both 15cm and 30cm sandwiches. Four types?Rotisserie BBQ Chicken, Roasted Chicken, Subway Melt, and Pulled Pork?will have no price change for the 15cm sandwiches but will increase by 400 KRW for the 30cm sandwiches only. Four types?Egg Mayo, Ham, Tuna, and Veggie?will have prices frozen for both 15cm and 30cm sandwiches.

Among the 8 additional options, 6 types including extra meat, extra egg mayo, extra omelet, extra avocado, extra pepperoni, and extra cheese will increase by 100 to 200 KRW. Prices for extra bacon and extra bacon bits will remain unchanged. Salad add-ons will increase by 200 KRW from 1,500 KRW to 1,700 KRW. At Subway, customers can convert a 15cm sandwich into a salad by paying an additional fee. Prices for Smile Sub 20 types and Signature Wrap 2 types will remain unchanged.

A Subway official explained, "Due to continuous increases in labor costs, rent, and ingredient costs, we had no choice but to adjust prices on some menu items to improve franchise profitability," adding, "We raised prices minimally only on items where adjustment was unavoidable to reduce the burden on customers."

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