Subway Sub of the Day: Schedule, Prices & Tips

Few fast-food deals have sparked as many lunchtime debates as the Subway Sub of the Day. In 2025, Subway replaced that classic offer with a new Meal of the Day promotion, bundling a six-inch sub, chips, and a drink for $6.99, and this guide lays out the daily sandwich rotation, explains how pricing varies across markets, and helps you decide whether the deal still delivers value for your wallet.

Price (6-inch Meal): $6.99 ·
Footlong upgrade: +$3 ·
Daily rotation: 7 days a week ·
Meal includes: chips + small drink ·
Regional premium: higher in CA & AK

Five key details, one pattern: the Meal of the Day gives you a complete lunch for a fixed price, but the exact cost and sandwich selection depend on where you order.

Is the $4.99 Sub of the Day a footlong?

No – the classic Sub of the Day (and the current Meal of the Day) is a 6-inch sub, not a footlong. The old $4.99 Sub of the Day was always a six-inch sandwich; the 2025 Meal of the Day keeps the same six-inch base. If you want a footlong, you can upgrade for an extra $3, bringing the meal to $9.99 (Subway Newsroom).

What size is the Sub of the Day?

• Six inches – that’s the standard size for both the retired $4.99 Sub of the Day and the current $6.99 Meal of the Day (Subway Newsroom).
• Upgrade to footlong adds $3 to the base price.

The catch: if you were hoping to get a full footlong for under $5, that deal never existed. Subway’s value proposition has always been a smaller sandwich at a lower price point.

What is the $6.99 Subway Meal of the Day?

Announced on January 6, 2025, the Meal of the Day bundles a six-inch sub, a side (chips or two cookies), and a small fountain drink for $6.99 (Subway Newsroom). Restaurant Dive noted the same pricing and positioning as the chain’s 2025 value anchor (Restaurant Dive (industry trade publication)).

What does the Meal of the Day include?

• A 6-inch sub from the daily rotating lineup.
• A choice of Lay’s chips or two regular Subway cookies.
• A small fountain drink.
• Upgrade to footlong +$3; upgrade to a large drink for a small charge.

The pattern is clear: Subway wants to increase average ticket while keeping the threshold low enough to compete with dollar menus.

What is the $3.99 special at Subway?

In some international markets, notably Germany, Subway offers a “special” priced around €3.99 for a six-inch sub. This is not the same as the U.S. $4.99 Sub of the Day or the $6.99 Meal of the Day – it is a local pricing variation that reportedly follows a different schedule and may include fewer options (Subway Germany (official local site)).

Is the $3.99 special the same as Sub of the Day?

• Both are six-inch value offers, but the German €3.99 special appears to be a standalone sub without a meal bundle.
• No official Subway document confirms the exact daily rotation for Germany – most information comes from local social media and user forums.

What this means for travelers: the deal you get in Frankfurt may not match the sandwich you’d get in Chicago. Pricing and sandwich lineups are set at the country level.

What is the most unhealthy Subway sandwich?

Subway promotes itself as a healthier fast-food option, but some sandwiches can pack 600+ calories and high sodium. According to nutritional data from Subway’s website, the Ultimate B.M.T. (Saturday’s featured sub) contains 540 calories (6-inch), 33 g fat, and 1,410 mg sodium – one of the highest counts among regular sandwiches (Subway Nutrition Information (official brand nutrition hub)). The Meatball Marinara (Wednesday) is close with 480 calories and 1,290 mg sodium.

Which Subway sandwiches have the most calories/fat?

• Ultimate B.M.T. (6-inch): 540 cal, 33 g fat, 1,410 mg sodium.
• Meatball Marinara (6-inch): 480 cal, 22 g fat, 1,290 mg sodium.
• Tuna (6-inch): 450 cal, 31 g fat, 760 mg sodium.

The implication: the daily rotation includes some of Subway’s most indulgent options, so “value” and “health” are not always aligned.

How to get 50% off Subway?

Subway occasionally offers 50% off promotions through its mobile app, email newsletters, and in-app Subway Rewards challenges. These are limited-time offers, often tied to the “50% off a footlong” coupon that appears periodically for Rewards members (Subway Rewards (official loyalty program)). For other weekly deals on groceries and dining, check the Woolworths Mailer This Week: Weekly Specials & Catalogue for comparison shopping.

Are there current 50% off promotions?

• Subway app: check the “Deals” section for personalized offers – 50% off a footlong appears every few weeks for active users.
• Email signup: new subscribers sometimes receive a 50% off coupon.
• Subway Rewards: 200 bonus points can be redeemed for a free sub, effectively 50% off a six-inch.

The catch: these promotions cannot be combined with the Meal of the Day. If you use a 50% off coupon, you must order at regular menu prices. The value calculation depends on which sub you’re buying and how much you were planning to spend.

Seven days, seven sandwiches – here is the full daily rotation for the 2025 Meal of the Day, sourced from Subway’s official announcement.

Source: Subway Newsroom for sandwich names; calorie counts from Subway Nutrition Information.

What we know for sure

• The $6.99 Meal of the Day is a 6-inch sub + chips + drink, available in participating U.S. restaurants (Subway Newsroom).
• The weekly rotation is fixed: Cold Cut Combo (Mon), Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki (Tue), Meatball Marinara (Wed), Baja Chipotle Chicken (Thu), Tuna (Fri), Ultimate B.M.T. (Sat), The Philly (Sun) (Subway Newsroom).

What remains unclear

• Exact schedule for 2026 – the offer is labeled “limited-time” and could change (Subway Newsroom).
• Whether international “specials” (e.g., Germany €3.99) follow the same sandwich selection (Subway Germany).

“The new Meal of the Day is designed to provide even more value for our guests, combining their favorite sub with a snack and drink at an unbeatable price.”

— Subway press release, January 6, 2025 (Subway Newsroom)

“Subway is leaning into the bundled value meal to compete with other fast-food chains that have been aggressively promoting combos.”

— Restaurant Dive analysis (Restaurant Dive)

For value-conscious customers, the 2025 Meal of the Day is a solid deal if you typically buy chips and a drink anyway. The daily rotation ensures variety, but the inclusion of higher-calorie subs like the Ultimate B.M.T. means the “health halo” doesn’t automatically apply. The real edge comes from pairing the meal with app-exclusive coupons – but you cannot stack them. For budget-minded eaters in the U.S., the choice is clear: grab the $6.99 meal on a lower-calorie day (Tuesday’s Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki) to get both value and nutrition, or skip the meal on Saturday if the B.M.T.’s calorie count doesn’t fit your plan. For those exploring other local food events, Gourmet in the Gardens: Sunday Food Market with Live Music offers another option for affordable eating out.

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