Subway comes up with $5 billion debt plan to clinch $10 billion-plus sale, sources say
WBS financing requires store-by-store due diligence by ratings agencies which can take more than a year. Bidders would have to rely on JPMorgan's debt package or arrange their own financing to clinch a deal with Subway, and then refinance through a WBS scheme down the line, the sources said.
Milford, Connecticut-based Subway has been revamping its operations to deal with outdated decor and $5 deals on foot-long sandwiches that eroded franchisees' profits. In 2021, the chain launched a menu overhaul and splashy marketing campaign as it embarked on a turnaround plan that has helped sales grow.
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