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The litigation began after Australian teenager Matt Corby in January 2013 posted a Facebook photo showing a Footlong sandwich he bought was only 11 inches long not 12. Two years ago a series of lawsuits targeted Subway claiming that the fast food giants Footlong sandwiches were not always a full foot long.
The suits which were eventually combined into one big class action lawsuit represent customers who purchased 6-inch or Footlong sandwiches anytime between January 1 2003 and October 2 2015.
Subway footlong not 12 inches. Two years ago a series of lawsuits targeted Subway claiming that the fast food giants Footlong sandwiches were not always a full foot long. The suits which were eventually combined into one big class action lawsuit represent customers who purchased 6-inch or Footlong sandwiches anytime between January 1 2003 and October 2 2015. The plaintiffs claim that Subway was marketing Footlong sandwiches as being 12 inches when they are not in fact 12 inches.
Our global standard for a Subway Footlong sandwich is 12 inches regardless of the restaurants location After Corbys Footlong photo went viral Subway customers around the world shared more photos to prove that their sandwiches also came up short. This was the 3rd time in as many weeks I got a footlong typically 12 inches from my favorite sandwich place SUBWAY. Feeling screwed for the number of times.
Subway Pledges To Ensure Every Footlong Is 12 Inches. Subway has clarified its stance on the bizarre Footlong controversy that has now gone viral on the internet. The chain supplied the following statement to the Chicago Tribune.
We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every sandwich we serve. You may recall the lawsuit against Subway Restaurants for selling 12 inch and footlong sandwiches that were allegedly less than 12 inches long. The litigation began after Australian teenager Matt Corby in January 2013 posted a Facebook photo showing a Footlong sandwich he bought was only 11 inches long not 12.
In response to the lawsuit the head baker for Subway reiterated their commitment to 12 inches with each footlong sub. If proper procedures are followed they will all measure 12 inches. Saw this on the news this morning.
Apparently it all started in Australia. Someone pulled out a tape measure and the footlong was only 11 inches. It was posted to Subways Facebook page and gained popularity.
Now two men from NJ are suing subway for the size of the footlongs. Our commitment remains steadfast to ensure that every Subway Footlong sandwich is 12 inches at each location worldwide. Men sue Subway over missing inch.
The image of the 11-inch Subway sandwich marketed as Footlong that ignited an online chuckle-fest last. The lawsuit seeks more than 5 million in damages for Subway customers. If this is sold as 12 inches in length then it should be 12 inches in length.
It s no different than buying a dozen eggs and getting eleven Zimmerman said. Subway Is Now Making Sure Your Footlongs Are Actually 12 Inches. At one point or another youve probably had Subways slogan five-dollar footlong tune playing in.
Subway will ensure that every SUBWAY Footlong sandwich is 12 inches at each location worldwide according to a statement released by the company. Scroll down for video. The epic court battle between Subway and angry customers who claimed their footlong sub sandwiches were not actually a full 12 inches long is finally over.
Home of the footlong Subway is a fast food joint that offers up a variety of options including sandwiches salads drinks and some of the best cookies on earth in my humble opinion. When ordering a submarine sandwich or a hoagiegrinder depending on which neck of the woods you come from many people opt for a foot-long option. A sandwich made on 12-inch bread.
Still Subway agreed as part of the settlement to take steps to ensure its bread is at least 12 inches long including requiring franchisees to use a tool for measuring bread CBCs Journalistic. Subway customers can finally rest assured that their Footlong sandwiches will be as long as promised after the chain agreed that the bread it uses will be at least 12 inches long.