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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Due to how Subway stores operate, any store can refuse coupons or discounts due to franchise licensing agreements that involve stores to pay out of pocket for remodels<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mashed.com/1060259/heres-why-some-subway-locations-wont-accept-coupons/|title=Here's Why Some Subway Locations Won't Accept Coupons|first=Chase|last=Shustack|work=Mashed|date=2022-10-18|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327110341/https://www.mashed.com/1060259/heres-why-some-subway-locations-wont-accept-coupons/|archive-date=2025-03-27|url-status=live}}</ref> and the potential negative impact coupons make on individual store profits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/why-dont-all-subway-stores-accept-coupons/article_4964b248-63d1-11ee-8bbc-5b7532c14c71.html|title=Why don't all Subway stores accept coupons?|first=Kate|last=Bieri|date=2023-10-05|work=Fox 13 Memphis|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https:// | Due to how Subway stores operate, any store can refuse coupons or discounts due to franchise licensing agreements that involve stores to pay out of pocket for remodels<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mashed.com/1060259/heres-why-some-subway-locations-wont-accept-coupons/|title=Here's Why Some Subway Locations Won't Accept Coupons|first=Chase|last=Shustack|work=Mashed|date=2022-10-18|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327110341/https://www.mashed.com/1060259/heres-why-some-subway-locations-wont-accept-coupons/|archive-date=2025-03-27|url-status=live}}</ref> and the potential negative impact coupons make on individual store profits.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/why-dont-all-subway-stores-accept-coupons/article_4964b248-63d1-11ee-8bbc-5b7532c14c71.html|title=Why don't all Subway stores accept coupons?|first=Kate|last=Bieri|date=2023-10-05|work=Fox 13 Memphis|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250905014329/https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/why-dont-all-subway-stores-accept-coupons/article_4964b248-63d1-11ee-8bbc-5b7532c14c71.html|archive-date=5 Sep 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In 2023, the subscription was brought back again for $15, and only 250,000 were made available between March 21st and March 25th.<ref name="SubwayNews" /> | In 2023, the subscription was brought back again for $15, and only 250,000 were made available between March 21st and March 25th.<ref name="SubwayNews" /> | ||
[[File:Subway Footlong Pass sale 2025 archived screenshot.jpeg|150px|right|Webpage of Footlong Pass discontinuation]] | |||
In 2025, the promotion returned for the third time to be purchased between May 20th and May 25th, with the pass being usable in the month of June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.subwayfootlongpass.com/post-program|title=Post Ended - The Subway Footlong Pass|work=Subway|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://archive.ph/3KErR|archive-date=2025-06-10|url-status=live}}</ref> The pass price would be increased to $18.25.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://snippdocs.blob.core.windows.net/docs/Subway_CA_Footlong_Pass_Promotion_2008106/en-terms.pdf|title=TERMS AND CONDITIONS - en-terms.pdf|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250610213226/https://snippdocs.blob.core.windows.net/docs/Subway_CA_Footlong_Pass_Promotion_2008106/en-terms.pdf|archive-date=2025-06-10|url-status=live}}</ref> | In 2025, the promotion returned for the third time to be purchased between May 20th and May 25th, with the pass being usable in the month of June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.subwayfootlongpass.com/post-program|title=Post Ended - The Subway Footlong Pass|work=Subway|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://archive.ph/3KErR|archive-date=2025-06-10|url-status=live}}</ref> The pass price would be increased to $18.25.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://snippdocs.blob.core.windows.net/docs/Subway_CA_Footlong_Pass_Promotion_2008106/en-terms.pdf|title=TERMS AND CONDITIONS - en-terms.pdf|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250610213226/https://snippdocs.blob.core.windows.net/docs/Subway_CA_Footlong_Pass_Promotion_2008106/en-terms.pdf|archive-date=2025-06-10|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Footlong pass ineligibility== | ==Footlong pass ineligibility== | ||
[[File:Subway Footlong Pass screenshot.webp|thumb|right|150px|Screenshot of footlong pass being denied (2025)]] | [[File:Subway Footlong Pass screenshot.webp|thumb|right|150px|Screenshot of footlong pass being denied (2025)]] | ||
In 2023, it was reported by a user that the "place order" button in the Subway app would not function with the footlong pass active.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/128q364/footlong_pass_is_a_scam/|title=FOOTLONG PASS IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!!! |author=u/ArgonianSwagLord|date=2023-04-01|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https:// | In 2023, it was reported by a user that the "place order" button in the Subway app would not function with the footlong pass active.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/128q364/footlong_pass_is_a_scam/|title=FOOTLONG PASS IS A SCAM!!!!!!!!!! |author=u/ArgonianSwagLord|date=2023-04-01|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230401154723/https://old.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/128q364/footlong_pass_is_a_scam/|archive-date=1 Apr 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Other users during this time, however, have reported the pass worked correctly for them. | ||
In 2025, many more users complained that their local Subway stores were not accepting the coupon through the app.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1l5ntr1/footlong_pass_is_officially_a_scam/|title=Footlong Pass is Officially a Scam|author=u/PancitCanton243|date=2025-06-07|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://archive. | In 2025, many more users complained that their local Subway stores were not accepting the coupon through the app.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1l5ntr1/footlong_pass_is_officially_a_scam/|title=Footlong Pass is Officially a Scam|author=u/PancitCanton243|date=2025-06-07|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222230410/https://old.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1l5ntr1/footlong_pass_is_officially_a_scam/|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> One user on [[Reddit]] reported that their footlong pass was deleted by Subway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1lca1hl/they_deleted_my_footlong_pass/|title=They deleted my foot-long pass|author=u/123voltaire321|date=2025-06-15|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-08-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222230439/https://old.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1lca1hl/they_deleted_my_footlong_pass/|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> A workaround some users mentioned was to scan your profile QR code to activate the pass in-person.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1l3vq41/footlong_pass_is_actually_a_scam/|title=Footlong Pass is actually a scam|author=u/PlumpAF|date=2025-06-05|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222230511/https://old.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1l3vq41/footlong_pass_is_actually_a_scam/|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
===Subway's response=== | ===Subway's response=== | ||
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==Consumer response== | ==Consumer response== | ||
Customers on sites such as Reddit believe that the Footlong Pass was a scam, as a majority of stores were not accepting a coupon that costed a one-time charge of $15. Many have demanded refunds from the company, with one user initially being charged twice for one pass.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1kr6t30/footlong_pass/|title=Footlong pass|author=u/Comfortable-Claim861|date=2025-05-20|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://archive. | Customers on sites such as Reddit believe that the Footlong Pass was a scam, as a majority of stores were not accepting a coupon that costed a one-time charge of $15. Many have demanded refunds from the company, with one user initially being charged twice for one pass.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1kr6t30/footlong_pass/|title=Footlong pass|author=u/Comfortable-Claim861|date=2025-05-20|work=Reddit|access-date=2025-06-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222230609/https://old.reddit.com/r/subway/comments/1kr6t30/footlong_pass/|archive-date=22 Feb 2026|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||