Subway Launches National Sidekicks Menu Featuring Footlong Pretzels and Churros
Subway partners with iconic bakery brands to roll out a viral menu of footlong sweet and savory side items designed to boost off-peak sales.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Desserts Snacks
Key points
- Subway has permanently introduced a new Sidekicks menu featuring footlong versions of Cinnabon churros, Auntie Anne's pretzels, and chocolate chip cookies.
- The co-branded strategic move aims to drive mid-afternoon traffic and increase average ticket sizes through low cost, high margin snack offerings.
- Initial high demand and viral social media attention have led to temporary stockouts at select franchise locations nationwide.
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Sources and methodology
Reported from the public datasets below.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
- Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
- Today - Subway's Sidekicks Are Here, So Drop Everything and Go - Aug 2026
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