Management can be rewarding if you work for the right owner - Store Manager Subway Employee Review

4.0
May 21, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunities for advancement exist and if you are going to manage in quick service restaurants, Subway is a good choice. Stores are cleaner due to their being no fried foods and most do not have drive-thru service allowing you to focus on the customer experience inside the restaurant.

Cons

Management support can be inadequate depending on the ownership. Some owners do not have assistant managers in place at all, placing responsibility on the manager for all shifts. Pay and benefits are not as good as McDonalds.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Literally nothing was good about working for subway

Cons

-you get to see how unsanitary and not real the food is -management is always a nightmare with franchise establishments -stressful environment with a constant expectation to run the full store alone -scheduling is inconsistent and management always will overwork and underpay -attempts to wage garnish at every turn asking you to clock out and finish tasks before leaving or taking tips from card transactions if you “make a mistake”

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