Previously, Fitzpatrick served in a range of senior leadership positions at Burger King, including Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Operations Officer.
Following a comprehensive search, Subway, a restaurant brand, has informed that Jonathan Fitzpatrick will join the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 28 July 2025. Fitzpatrick will work closely with Interim CEO Carrie Walsh to ensure a seamless transition.
With more than two decades of franchising and quick service restaurant experience, Fitzpatrick has a proven track record of elevating sales and operational performance across global networks, the company said in a statement. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of Driven Brands, where he led team to 17 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
“I am honoured to lead this iconic brand that has been serving guests around the world for 60 years. Subway has a solid foundation built on decades of providing freshly made, better-for-you options with value and convenience. I am excited by the opportunity to shape the future of the company, working alongside our valued franchisees and employees to help drive increased sales and franchisee profitability and grow our brand around the world,” Fitzpatrick said.
Previously, Fitzpatrick served in a range of senior leadership positions at Burger King, including Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Operations Officer. In the role, Fitzpatrick led the single largest menu overhaul in the brand’s history, simplified restaurant operations and reimagined the guest experience while modernising the restaurant’s global image, the official statement added.
