Wetcoaster Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 In the face of mounting consumer pressure and pending lawsuits Subway acknowledged that a "footlong" sub should be 12 inches in length. Subway is apologizing that its “Footlong” sandwiches fell short of expectations. The world’s largest fast-food chain faced widespread criticism last week after a man posted a photo online showing a “Footlong” next to a tape measure that showed it to be just 11 inches. Subway said Friday that it’s redoubling efforts to “ensure consistency and correct length” in all its sandwiches. The company had already noted last week that bread length could vary when franchisees don’t bake to its exact specifications and that it would reinforce policies to ensure consistency. In a statement Friday, Subway expressed “regret” for “any instance where we did not fully deliver on our promise to our customers.” It declined to comment on lawsuit filed this week by two New Jersey men over the subs. http://www.theprovince.com/news/Subway+acknowledges+size+matters+apologizes+Footlong+coming+inch+short/7873661/story.html#ixzz2J1MZbooJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Quiznos is better anyways. But my god is it stupid to try to sue Subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 What's next? Measure the diameter of an 8", 10" or 12" pizza? Is quarter pounder a McDonald really 1/4 pound ??? lol someone on welfare who had nothing to do that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lord knows Americans NEED a footlongs worth of food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Quiznos is better anyways. But my god is it stupid to try to sue Subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lawsuit-worthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hartnell's Mane Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 It's a Jersey Thing. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Why? This is basic consumer law - you must deliver what is promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 What's next? Measure the diameter of an 8", 10" or 12" pizza? Is quarter pounder a McDonald really 1/4 pound ??? lol someone on welfare who had nothing to do that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Seems frivolous to me.. OH NOEEZZZZ MY SUBZZZ ARE ONLY 11.5"?!!!!!?!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Why? This is basic consumer law - you must deliver what is promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If you read the claim you will see that McDonald's is clear that the 1/4 pound refers to uncooked weight of the meat patty (in metric 113.4 grams). Quarter Pounder with Cheese® It’s 100% pure Canadian beefy cheesiness. It tastes great, and it knows it. Two slices of melting processed cheddar cheese, a quarter pound* of 100% pure Canadian beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. It’s a simple recipe, but it works. *Weight before cooking at least 113.4g. http://www.mcdonalds...der_cheese.html Subway has made no such reservation and according to the company HQ the subs are expected to be 12 inches in length when baked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lawsuit-worthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imuzi Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 If it results in a extra inch on my sandwich of choice I'm all for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EX_Bert_Worshipper Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I feel so lucky to live in a part of the world where some of the major problems are that a footlong sub is only 11 inches long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Says who? I've read other articles where they said it was simply just a name. I laughed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I'd be more upset at how awful the food is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Obviously! Ever wonder why we never see Jared anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Ed Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I already quit subway. It's mostly just bread and sauced out meat anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 One of the goals of tort law is to change unlawful (in a civil sense) behaviour and it seems to have worked in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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