At 45, Subway Embraces More 'Green' Tactics

August 25, 2010

Restaurant giant Subway has long touted itself as a healthier alternative to some other fast-food chains, but the company -- celebrating its 45th year in business this month -- is increasingly taking steps to help protect the environment as well. The company has evolved over its history, from its beginning as a single sub shop 17-year-old Fred DeLuca opened in Bridgeport in 1965 with $1,000 in startup money given to him by a family friend, Subway co-founder Peter Buck. Today the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise has more than 33,000 restaurants located in 90 countries bearing its name --...