Waste of Money — During a recent visit, the staff were efficient, professional, and even earned on-site compliments, fully deserving a five-star service rating. However, the three subs purchased through a buy‑2‑get‑1‑free offer—a tuna with everything, a chicken teriyaki with everything, and a free steak and cheese with everything—were noticeably under-portioned.
I’m not a regular Subway customer, but the two friends with me are. They immediately noticed that the toppings were about one-third of the normal amount and that the meat portions looked significantly smaller than standard—almost as if a smaller scooper had been used despite the “two scoops” provided.
Based on their familiarity with Subway’s usual serving sizes, I contacted the store to verify if these portions met brand standards and to raise the concern through proper channels. Although the employee confirmed using two scoops and prepared the sandwiches in front of me, (“made as we always do”)the shortage wasn’t obvious until my friends pointed it out.
All three of us finished entire subs that were mostly bread—unusual, since they typically eat only half—confirming the minimal fillings. When I called the store, the staff were courteous, but the owner never responded.
The skimpy portions, consistent with other negative Google reviews, point to a broader issue in training or quality control. To confirm brand integrity and customer trust, I escalated the matter to Subway’s head office and requested a franchise audit to verify compliance with portion and quality standards.
Based on this experience, we won’t be returning to this location.
Message to the owner: Skimping on toppings might save costs short‑term, but if customers don’t return and leave poor reviews, is that really a gain—or a loss? (Rhetorical.)
Side note: Just five minutes away, Flaming Stove Shawarma (Newmarket) offers generous portions, peak freshness, and far better value. Highly recommended.