Subway to Raise Prices Starting May 7; 15 cm Sandwiches Up 210 Won on Average

Subway will raise menu prices starting May 7, citing higher ingredient costs and rising operating burdens for franchisees.
 
The sandwich chain said April 30 that the increases will apply to sandwiches, sides and drinks.
 
For its best-selling 15 cm sandwiches sold a la carte, prices will rise by an average of 210 won, or about 2.8%.
 
A la carte drinks and set menus will be adjusted by 100 won to 200 won.
 
Among major 15 cm items, the Egg Mayo will increase to 6,200 won from 5,900 won, and the Italian BMT to 7,500 won from 7,200 won.
 
The cookie side will rise 100 won to 1,600 won.
 
A Subway official said the company made the changes because of “continued increases in ingredient costs and the operating burden on franchisees,” adding that it minimized the hikes through internal cost-cutting and will “provide consumers with more choices” through value-focused menu items.