<P> In January 2015, Suzanne Greco took over the running of Subway from her brother Fred DeLuca, who had been CEO, but had been ill with leukemia for two years (he died in September 2015), and became president and CEO . </P> <P> In 2016, Subway closed hundreds of restaurants in the U.S., experiencing a net loss in locations for the first time . However, with 26,744 locations, it remained the most ubiquitous restaurant chain in the U.S. (with McDonald's in the #2 spot). Also in 2016, Subway announced a new logo for the franchise, to be implemented in 2017 . On July 17, 2017, Subway unveiled redesigned restaurants, dubbed "Fresh Forward ." Features include self - order kiosks; USB charging ports at tables; and new menu items, including additional condiments, and bread made without gluten . The company is piloting the changes at 12 locations across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with many features expected to be implemented into stores worldwide by the end of 2017 . </P> <P> As of June 2017, Subway has approximately 45,000 stores located in 112 countries . These locations are largely concentrated in North America, with about 26,400 in the United States (plus about 3,300 in Canada and 1,000 in Mexico). Outside North America, the countries with the most locations are Australia (approximately 1,400), Brazil (approximately 2,200) and the United Kingdom (approximately 2,300). </P> <P> Subway's core product is the submarine sandwich (or "sub"). In addition to these, the chain also sells wraps, salad, paninis, and baked goods (including cookies, doughnuts, and muffins). </P>

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