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Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital
Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital Fairfield County's Peter Buck, who became a billionaire after making a small investment in the sandwich shop that later became Subway, has died. Buck, a longtime Danbury resident, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Danbury Hospital, the company announced. A cause of death was not released. He was 90 years old. In a statement by Subway CEO John Chidse, he praised Buck for his hands-on leadership style.  "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of Subway’s founders, Dr. Peter Buck," Chidse said. "He was a shining example of a dedicated, hands-on leader, and an integral member of the S…
Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules
Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules Whatever it is Subway is serving its sandwiches on, it’s not bread, according to the Supreme Court of Ireland. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Irish Supreme Court ruled that Subway's “bread” did not meet the standard definition of the food item. Subway’s bread is too packed with sugar to be counted in the grain food group, the court ruled. This all came about because Subway wanted to take advantage of Ireland’s Value-Added Tax, which provides tax breaks on healthy foods. The restaurant was denied and appealed the decision to the Supreme Court.  Subway wanted a tax break for its menu items,…
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores?
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Subway will be truly allowing customers to “eat fresh” as it plans to introduce a plant-based, meatless meatball sub. Beginning in September, Subway will be offering the “Beyond Meatball Marinara” sub, which will be made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants nationwide. It is only expected to be on the menu for a limited time. The restaurant becomes the latest fast-food chain to explore plant-based and vegan options for their menu. Burger King introduced a plant-based Impossible Whopper, Dunkin’ will be testing a Beyond Meat sausage and White Castle, Carl’s Jr. and Tim …