Subway has announced the return of a fan-favorite item after a months-long disappearance from stores: the foot-long chocolate chip cookie.
The American fast food chain shared on Wednesday, May 29, that Footlong Cookie is now available to purchase in Subway stores and on the app for $5. The announcement comes more than four months after the oversized chocolate chip cookie made its debut on the Subway Sidekicks menu in January.
However, Footlong Cookie disappeared from Subway's menu shortly after due to overwhelming demand.
“The Footlong cookie has delighted millions of Americans since their first bites in January, generating unprecedented demand in recent months,” Paul Fabre, Subway's senior vice president of culinary and innovation, said in a news release. “Subway worked diligently to expedite additional supply of Footlong cookies to satisfy cookie cravings at a great price and deliver a footlong dose of happiness this summer.”
The 12-inch-long chocolate chip cookie, served warm, initially arrived in Subway stores along with a foot-long Cinnabon churro and a foot-long soft pretzel from Auntie Anne's. Subway said it has sold more than five million Footlong cookies since its launch.
Customers can order Footlong Cookie at U.S. Subway stores, as well as on Subway's website, app, and third-party services such as DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Subway, initially founded in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1965, is known for specializing in submarine sandwiches and wraps. On April 30, the chain was acquired by Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital for $9.55 billion. In announcing the closing of the deal, Subway said the purchase came after three years of sales growth and positive overall restaurant net growth for the first time since 2016.
Roark Capital also invests in several other American fast food brands, including Subway competitor Jimmy John's.
In August of last year, Subway launched a “free sandwiches for life” contest for anyone willing to change their name to “Subway.” The winner who legally changed her name would receive free stacked meat and double cheese sandwiches for the rest of his life.
The company said Subway would cover all fees associated with the winner's name change, but the winner must consent to a background check and provide proof that they changed their name within four months of choosing. Then, they would receive $50,000 in Subway gift cards.
