Subway Zuidplein

subway zuidplein was founded in 2006 as part of fred deluca's franchise restaurant chain subway® history the story begins in bridgeport, connecticut, usa during the summer of 1965. fred deluca, an ambitious 17-year-old high school graduate, was looking for a way to make enough money to pay for his university tuition. the solution came at a backyard barbecue during a conversation with a family friend, dr. peter buck. dr. buck suggested to fred that he open a submarine sandwich shop - having seen a sandwich shop in his hometown experience huge success. with a $1,000 loan from dr. buck, the partnership was formed and pete’s super submarines opened in august 1965. the first year was a challenge and a learning experience for the young entrepreneurs. they opened their second location a year later and quickly realised that marketing and visibility were going to be key factors in the success of the business - the third outlet was in a highly visible location and it’s still serving sandwiches t