Subway Announces Major Menu Change

Subway is famous for its footlong sandwiches, which have been a staple on its menu for decades. The fast food restaurant franchise got its start back in 1965 when Fred DeLuca, who at the time was just 17, asked his family friend Dr. Peter Buck, a nuclear physicist, for advice on how to pay his college tuition. He opened a sub shop with a $1,000 investment from Dr. Buck, and the rest is history.

Now, Subway has added a new offering to its footlong menu, and it's available nationwide but only for a limited time.

The menu item is the product of a partnership between Subway and Doritos, who have joined forces to introduce the Doritos Footlong Nachos. The cost of the item is $5, hearkening back to the days of Subway's $5 footlongs.

The nachos feature the original Doritos nacho cheese flavored chips topped with a cheddar cheese sauce and shredded Monterey cheddar cheese. Customers are able to add toppings to the dish, such as jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, red onions and a zesty Baja Chipotle sauce. Other available additions include rotisserie-style chicken or steak at no extra cost and a scoop of smashed avocado for an extra charge.

"Subway's newest partnership takes everything our fans love about Subway sandwiches – from quality veggies, proteins and tasty toppings – to the next level with the cheesy flavor and iconic crunch of Doritos‚" Paul Fabre, senior vice president, culinary and innovation at Subway, said in a statement.

In addition, Subway announced their Sidekicks menu last year, offering budget-friendly food options. The menu offers three footlong snacks with cookies, churros and pretzels. "Subway Sidekicks give fans more of what they love about Subway as the perfect pairing for their favorite footlong, or as a sweet and savory snack any time of day," the company said.

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