Subway appoints former Burger King executive Jonathan Fitzpatrick as new CEO

U.S. sandwich giant Subway has appointed Jonathan Fitzpatrick as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 28, marking a significant leadership shift as the brand looks to invigorate global growth and improve sales performance, as per media reports.

Fitzpatrick, a seasoned veteran of the fast-food and franchising world, previously led automotive services firm Driven Brands as President and CEO.

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Before that, he held key leadership roles at Burger King, including Executive Vice President and Chief Brand and Operations Officer - positions that honed his expertise in scaling operations and brand building across international markets.

The leadership change comes nearly two years after private equity firm Roark Capital acquired Subway in a deal valued at up to $9.55 billion, including debt, according to media reports.

Fitzpatrick succeeds John Chidsey, who stepped down at the end of 2024 after a five-year tenure marked by brand revamps and digital transformation. During the leadership transition, Fitzpatrick will collaborate with interim CEO Carrie Walsh to ensure a smooth handover.

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