Subway is adding footlong nachos to its menu
Subway is adding nachos to its menu, but with an unusual twist.
The chain is partnering with Doritos to sell footlong nachos for $5, marking Subway's latest addition to its popular Sidekicks menu that aims to attract budget-conscious customers.
In a press release, Subway said the new dish is 'freshly prepared' using nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, diced tomatoes, red onions and drizzled with a chipotle sauce. To make it more filling, customers can add rotisserie-style chicken or steak for no extra charge or a scoop of avocado for an additional cost.
Subway has gradually been expanding its Sidekick menu since its introduction last year. Most recently, the chain added a 12-inch slab of chocolate cookie dough that is sprinkled with pieces of Oreos and topped with vanilla cream.
The Sidekick menu also includes 12-inch versions of chocolate chip cookies, a Cinnabon churro and a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne's. It also has three footlong foods called Dippers, which uses Subway's flatbread, rolled up with pepperoni and cheese, chicken and cheese or double cheese, and served hot.
Plus, the nachos are a cost-efficient addition for Subway, which uses existing ingredients like bagged chips and fresh toppings that are already used in its sandwiches.
Sidekicks and Dippers were born out of the chain seeing younger customers' preference for snacking, according to Douglas Fry, Subway's North America president, who previously told CNN that they want 'convenient, hand-held, grab-and-go' food at an affordable price.
Restaurant chains have scrambled over the past year to attract customers who are fed up with high prices. Although some have succeeded with limited-time promotions, others like McDonald's, Chili's and Taco Bell have found more success offering value meals. Americans continue to be willing to spend — if they feel like they're getting good bang for their buck.
Subway isn't exempt from that. Although the privately held company doesn't frequently release sales numbers, the chain resurrected its discounted footlong promotion in February, perhaps signaling it's also off to a sluggish start to the year along with its rivals.
In recent years, Subway has added customization to its menu, doubled down on pushing orders to its app, increased its international presence and introduced freshly sliced meats — a major shift from Subway's previous method of delivering cold cuts pre-sliced.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Popular Sandwich Chain Port of Subs Announces 40 New Locations
There's nothing like a tasty, flavorful sandwich for lunch on a busy day. Over the past few decades, sandwich shops have really been booming in the U.S., and major chains such as Panera, Jersey Mike's and Subway have become staples in the lives and meals of millions of Americans. According to Restaurant Business Online, Subway and Arby's are the biggest sandwich chains in America. But, there's an up-and-coming chain that could be on the tally of the biggest sandwich spots soon. A popular sandwich chain has announced that it's opening 40 new locations. In a time when many chains are closing locations, that really says something positive about this business. That chain is Port of Subs, an iconic, 50-year legacy sandwich brand. With the move, Port of Subs is continuing its national expansion and adding 40 new locations across the Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan areas. Entrepreneurs Jagpal Pandher and Kunal Suri are leading this effort. "Port of Subs stood out for its rapid growth that has been making waves within the industry for the past three years and strong, loyal customer base," Pandher said, as reported by QSR Magazine. "We're building a franchise network that puts community and consistency first, and Port of Subs will help us accomplish that given its impressive legacy. Both Colorado and Texas are growing markets for the brand, and we're eager to support its expansion," Suri added. Healey Mendicino, President of Port of Subs, added that Pandher and Suri's "proven leadership and business experience make them the perfect partners as we accelerate our national expansion." Mendicino added, "This 40-unit deal is a major milestone in bringing our brand to more communities across Texas and Colorado, as these states are key growth markets for our brand." According to QSR Magazine, Port of Subs is "experiencing significant growth" right now and has more than "450 new units currently in development nationwide."Popular Sandwich Chain Port of Subs Announces 40 New Locations first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 4, 2025 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Boston Globe
11 hours ago
- Boston Globe
There's a lot to dig into at Jamie's Ice Cream Co. in Cambridge
Texture is a primary focus here, says Siracusa. Unlike many scoop shops that use pre-made ice cream bases that typically include stabilizers and gums, the team here makes the bases from scratch, churning the frozen treats in-house. 'People started noticing the difference,' Siracusa says. Advertisement Siracusa's ice creams are dense and rich with big flavors, studded with outsize bits of nuts, fruits, or candies. The pistachio is nutty and buttery and embedded with whole pistachios; brown sugar cookie dough is littered with bits of dough. Dump Him is loaded with cookie dough, Oreos, M&Ms, brownies, and toffee sauce. The strawberry is a rendition of a strawberry milkshake. 'You need a glass of water with the ice cream,' says Siracusa. The new Cambridge location is cozy in pastels and doubles as a cafe. It opens at 7 a.m. for coffee, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches and brings together the entrepreneur's two Brookline businesses in one cheery, hangout-friendly spot. 86 Kirkland St., Cambridge, 857-706-1122 and 7 Station St., Brookline, . Advertisement Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
Eater
a day ago
- Eater
12 Best Spots for Lunch in Greenville, South Carolina
View as Map One of the cheeriest towns in the Carolinas is a great place for lunch; Main Street alone boasts dozens of sidewalk cafes. Downtown Greenville is chock-full of businesses, offices, condos, and apartments, creating a vibrant midday scene, and many patios are dog-friendly. For especially easy parking, the historic neighborhoods flanking the central business district offer options worth seeking out, from fried chicken to gyro, cheesesteaks to soup, salads to tacos. Read More Just behind Stone Avenue is a convenience store that the North Main neighborhood fervently supports. The Drop-In Store offers one of everything, but during the week at lunchtime, chef Maria Gomes prepares Goan dishes, including curry and feijoada, as well as burgers, butter chicken wraps, and chicken chili enchiladas. There are two types of tacos too, including a shrimp variety made with South Carolina shrimp. Half the neighborhood will be there, and that's half the fun. There are at least seven tables if you want to bring a laptop and work too. Harry's Hoagies draws a lunch crowd to the Historic Overbrook neighborhood. Built on seeded hoagie rolls from Liscio's Bakery in New Jersey, a menu of inventive sandwiches has captured Greenville's fancy,, such as the MAP, featuring fried mozzarella, arugula salad, marinated cantaloupe, and prosciutto. The husband-and-wife team of Michelle Pavlakos and Andrew Fallis pulled over their cheesesteak concept, Mike's, from the outdoor food hall Gather, making a stop at Harry's extra warm and inviting. Notably, Scout's Doughnuts resides in the same strip center. The marquee location of Willy Taco in Midtown has its own stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail extension. Restaurant designer Sandra Cannon reimagined the 1930s Feed and Seed store into a 200-person restaurant, and it offers comfortable seating for groups inside, as well as outdoors on covered porches and decks. The blackened salmon taco is notable, and the Mexican smash burger offers a double patty loaded with gooey toppings. A fried avocado taco is a fun order for vegetarians. Hand-blended patties of certified choice chuck and smoked pork belly make a burger at Windy City feel special, and the freshly baked brioche buns are appropriately pillowy. The kitchen generously tops the fries with garlic and Parmesan. Though the space is tight — there might be three tables inside and two more on the sidewalk — the friendly, efficient service keeps locals coming back. The restaurant is tucked just behind Main Street on Coffee Street. A steamed bagel sandwich from the original Sully's on Main Street is a Greenville institution, and every oozy combination is available from open until close (notably 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday). The Nacho Maximus, with its half bag of Doritos shoved inside, makes a great lunch. It's a smart call to keep the sandwich bagel wrapped because it will drip down your arm. Sully's is an easy spot for kids, with offerings like a simple turkey bagel, PB&J, and a pizza variety. The Jones Oyster Co. does not take reservations, and its small, but well-designed dining room has quickly become a top spot for lunch. Chowder and chargrilled oysters stand out on the menu, and fresh oysters are exceptionally clean and cut nicely off the shell. A smoked fish dip app is delicious, and the wine-by-the-glass list is interesting, especially for white wine. In a fun nod, chef Brant Teske puts Hellmann's mayo on the lobster roll but Duke's mayo on his po-boy. The hush puppies feel more akin to fried corn fritters. Sign up for our newsletter. Global ingredients are the push at Latin fusion cafe Asada. Features at the counter service restaurant include choclo tacos, burger arepas, okonomiyaki, and lomo saltado poutine, but lots of regulars show up for carne asada tacos with perfectly seasoned pico de gallo. Owner Gina Petti grew up on the West Coast to Italian and Japanese parents. Her upbringing is reflected in the beverage menu, which features sangria, hibiscus tea, local beer, wine, and sake. Bright paintings in the dining room are by Petti's husband, Roberto Cortez, who was a gifted artist. Ali Saifi opened Pomegranate on Main to share what he calls the spirit of Iranian hospitality with Greenville, his adopted hometown. The bistro on South Main Street, with its lovely, tiled courtyard, offers open-flame kabobs, wraps on freshly baked flatbread, and dips like the smoky mirza ghasemi, featuring roasted eggplant, tomato, and garlic. In the winter, fresenjan, a pomegranate and walnut stew, satisfies, and entree salads feel complete with diced vegetables, lentils, raisins, chopped mint, and a cumin lime dressing. Though open for breakfast, it's lunch Monday through Friday that folks line up for at OJ's Diner. Olin Johnson set out to reinvent Southern soul food with whole foods. Daily specials tend to sell out, especially the fried chicken and sauced ribs on Fridays. Table service is warm and efficient; it's possible to drown in the amount of tea served. Cobbler is made in-house and changes seasonally. Stewed greens and fried okra are notable side dishes. A slice of life gathers in the dining room over biscuits and cornbread. It's funny to call Jasmine Kitchen a social enterprise cafe because it's so darn cheery, replete with a floral mural by notable Greenville artist Jean Wilson Freeman, but its mission is clear: to raise money and train area women who have survived abuse, human trafficking, and addiction creating a path to sustained employment. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, the counter-service restaurant produces excellent soups, sandwiches, and salads along with old-school pound cake that's worth ordering. The 105-year-old converted yellow cottage also has a lot for off-street parking. Opened in 1988 by Zuhair, Ziad, and Nazih Namouz, Pita House is a Greenville staple and conveniently located across from Greenville Tech and next to the coffee-to-beer spot Grateful Brew. Famously cash only, the restaurant/grocery store is now run by the next generation of Namouzs, Wael and Hani. Known for house-made pita and a case full of Middle Eastern desserts, lunch here is a real treat with a line that moves along quickly. Falafel and gyro plates are best sellers, but consider the Jerusalem salad with the addition of sliced feta. For fans of In-N-Out, Hip Burger offers a similar style of burgers and fries, but local to the Greenville area. The restaurant started as a food truck and quickly gained a cult following. It opened a brick-and-mortar store in Mauldin (between Greenville and Simpsonville) and then a second shop in Anderson. The Hip Sauce alone is worth the drive to either location, and the chicken nuggets might be as craveable as the burgers. The food truck is available for catered parties and also appears at local events. © 2025 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Link copied to the clipboard. Just behind Stone Avenue is a convenience store that the North Main neighborhood fervently supports. The Drop-In Store offers one of everything, but during the week at lunchtime, chef Maria Gomes prepares Goan dishes, including curry and feijoada, as well as burgers, butter chicken wraps, and chicken chili enchiladas. There are two types of tacos too, including a shrimp variety made with South Carolina shrimp. Half the neighborhood will be there, and that's half the fun. There are at least seven tables if you want to bring a laptop and work too. Harry's Hoagies draws a lunch crowd to the Historic Overbrook neighborhood. Built on seeded hoagie rolls from Liscio's Bakery in New Jersey, a menu of inventive sandwiches has captured Greenville's fancy,, such as the MAP, featuring fried mozzarella, arugula salad, marinated cantaloupe, and prosciutto. The husband-and-wife team of Michelle Pavlakos and Andrew Fallis pulled over their cheesesteak concept, Mike's, from the outdoor food hall Gather, making a stop at Harry's extra warm and inviting. Notably, Scout's Doughnuts resides in the same strip center. The marquee location of Willy Taco in Midtown has its own stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail extension. Restaurant designer Sandra Cannon reimagined the 1930s Feed and Seed store into a 200-person restaurant, and it offers comfortable seating for groups inside, as well as outdoors on covered porches and decks. The blackened salmon taco is notable, and the Mexican smash burger offers a double patty loaded with gooey toppings. A fried avocado taco is a fun order for vegetarians. Hand-blended patties of certified choice chuck and smoked pork belly make a burger at Windy City feel special, and the freshly baked brioche buns are appropriately pillowy. The kitchen generously tops the fries with garlic and Parmesan. Though the space is tight — there might be three tables inside and two more on the sidewalk — the friendly, efficient service keeps locals coming back. The restaurant is tucked just behind Main Street on Coffee Street. Open in Google Maps Foursquare A steamed bagel sandwich from the original Sully's on Main Street is a Greenville institution, and every oozy combination is available from open until close (notably 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday). The Nacho Maximus, with its half bag of Doritos shoved inside, makes a great lunch. It's a smart call to keep the sandwich bagel wrapped because it will drip down your arm. Sully's is an easy spot for kids, with offerings like a simple turkey bagel, PB&J, and a pizza variety. Open in Google Maps Foursquare The Jones Oyster Co. does not take reservations, and its small, but well-designed dining room has quickly become a top spot for lunch. Chowder and chargrilled oysters stand out on the menu, and fresh oysters are exceptionally clean and cut nicely off the shell. A smoked fish dip app is delicious, and the wine-by-the-glass list is interesting, especially for white wine. In a fun nod, chef Brant Teske puts Hellmann's mayo on the lobster roll but Duke's mayo on his po-boy. The hush puppies feel more akin to fried corn fritters. Global ingredients are the push at Latin fusion cafe Asada. Features at the counter service restaurant include choclo tacos, burger arepas, okonomiyaki, and lomo saltado poutine, but lots of regulars show up for carne asada tacos with perfectly seasoned pico de gallo. Owner Gina Petti grew up on the West Coast to Italian and Japanese parents. Her upbringing is reflected in the beverage menu, which features sangria, hibiscus tea, local beer, wine, and sake. Bright paintings in the dining room are by Petti's husband, Roberto Cortez, who was a gifted artist. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Ali Saifi opened Pomegranate on Main to share what he calls the spirit of Iranian hospitality with Greenville, his adopted hometown. The bistro on South Main Street, with its lovely, tiled courtyard, offers open-flame kabobs, wraps on freshly baked flatbread, and dips like the smoky mirza ghasemi, featuring roasted eggplant, tomato, and garlic. In the winter, fresenjan, a pomegranate and walnut stew, satisfies, and entree salads feel complete with diced vegetables, lentils, raisins, chopped mint, and a cumin lime dressing. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Though open for breakfast, it's lunch Monday through Friday that folks line up for at OJ's Diner. Olin Johnson set out to reinvent Southern soul food with whole foods. Daily specials tend to sell out, especially the fried chicken and sauced ribs on Fridays. Table service is warm and efficient; it's possible to drown in the amount of tea served. Cobbler is made in-house and changes seasonally. Stewed greens and fried okra are notable side dishes. A slice of life gathers in the dining room over biscuits and cornbread. Open in Google Maps Foursquare It's funny to call Jasmine Kitchen a social enterprise cafe because it's so darn cheery, replete with a floral mural by notable Greenville artist Jean Wilson Freeman, but its mission is clear: to raise money and train area women who have survived abuse, human trafficking, and addiction creating a path to sustained employment. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, the counter-service restaurant produces excellent soups, sandwiches, and salads along with old-school pound cake that's worth ordering. The 105-year-old converted yellow cottage also has a lot for off-street parking. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Opened in 1988 by Zuhair, Ziad, and Nazih Namouz, Pita House is a Greenville staple and conveniently located across from Greenville Tech and next to the coffee-to-beer spot Grateful Brew. Famously cash only, the restaurant/grocery store is now run by the next generation of Namouzs, Wael and Hani. Known for house-made pita and a case full of Middle Eastern desserts, lunch here is a real treat with a line that moves along quickly. Falafel and gyro plates are best sellers, but consider the Jerusalem salad with the addition of sliced feta. Open in Google Maps Foursquare For fans of In-N-Out, Hip Burger offers a similar style of burgers and fries, but local to the Greenville area. The restaurant started as a food truck and quickly gained a cult following. It opened a brick-and-mortar store in Mauldin (between Greenville and Simpsonville) and then a second shop in Anderson. The Hip Sauce alone is worth the drive to either location, and the chicken nuggets might be as craveable as the burgers. The food truck is available for catered parties and also appears at local events. Open in Google Maps Foursquare
