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Subway

The drive-thru billionaire who’s trying to save Subway

After Roark Capital’s $9.7 billion winning bid for the sandwich chain, Neal Aronson faces his biggest fast-food challenge yet.

  • By Chloe Sorvino
  • Forbes Staff

This super private heir is about to bag billions from Subway’s sale

Subway, the giant sandwich chain, has agreed to sell itself to private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal reportedly valued at $9 billion, minting a fortune for its two founding families – but only one will walk away with the bread.

  • By Jemima McEvoy
  • Forbes Staff
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