Subway puts Lurgan man at forefront of two-year growth plan
SUBWAY has appointed Colin Hughes as its country director for the UK and Ireland.
Mr Hughes, who is from Lurgan, will lead the brand’s growth in the regions, expanding its store numbers by 500 to 3,000 by 2020.
The former Pret a Manger and Eat retail operations director has spent most of his career in the retail and food industries.
Most recently he worked as an independent consultant.
Subway, which has 105 stores here employing around 1,500 people, recently redesigned several of its stores in its new Fresh Forward format and Mr Hughes will lead the “ongoing activation” of the programme throughout the UK and Ireland.
Mr Hughes, who has 25 years’ experience in the sector and was instrumental in the acquisition and opening of 150 new Pret restaurants, said he looked forward to the challenge.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the business at such an important time. Subway is a terrific brand with a great legacy and exciting future,” he said.
“I really look forward to meeting new colleagues and working together to support and deliver for our franchise owners and guests.”
Regional director for Subway Justin Goes said: “We are exceptionally pleased Colin is joining the team. His valuable experience and knowledge in retail, food and franchising makes him well positioned to lead the business in the UK and Ireland going forward.”
Subway has more than 2,500 outlets across the UK and Ireland and over 44,800 stores in more than 113 countries, making it the world’s largest sandwich franchise.