The SUBWAY brand is pleased to announce it has opened its 750th store in a non-traditional location in the UK and Ireland at an East of England Co-op store in Norwich.
Non-traditional stores are located in off-high street sites, such as petrol forecourts, convenience stores, hospitals, transport hubs, universities and colleges.
The new SUBWAY store, located on Earlham Green Lane in Norwich, has created 11 new jobs and will offer customers a wide range of Subs, flatbreads, salads and drinks. East of England Co-op now has ten SUBWAY stores open in the region, creating more than 90 jobs for local residents, with further development planned for next year.
As the world’s largest specialist sandwich provider, the SUBWAY brand currently has over 2,300 stores in the UK and Ireland, 750 of which are now open in non-traditional locations.
Bob and Liam Dalgarno, Regional Development Agents for the SUBWAY brand in the region worked with the East of England Co-op on the opening of the milestone store. Liam commented: “We have been working closely with East of England Co-op over recent months. We are very excited to be opening another store in the partnership, particularly as it also marks the 750th non-traditional SUBWAY store in the UK and Ireland.”
Peter Dowding, Country Director, SUBWAY UK and Ireland, added: “The opening of the 750th non-traditional store in the UK and Ireland is a fantastic achievement. It reflects the hard work of the SUBWAY brand’s Development Agents and our strong corporate partnerships that we have forged with companies, such as East of England Co-op. Non-traditional development has been a great area of growth for the SUBWAY brand over recent years, and we expect further growth into 2017 and beyond.”
Brendan Smith, Head of Retail Operations for the East of England Co-op, said: “We’re excited that our store at Earlham Green Lane marks a milestone for the SUBWAY brand, and has enabled us to create more jobs for local people. Partnering with the SUBWAY brand has enhanced our offering to customers, and we look forward to exploring further opportunities in the New Year.”