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9:13 am EDT

Subway service

July 31st I went to Subway 79th and Portland in Bloomington, MN. I say im not going there anymore and it is right across the street from my house. Once I was there and needed help with my subway rewards the cashier didn't know how to do it and the manager wouldn't even help. Acted like he was to busy and walked in the back. Yesterday I went in there I could see the manager and another employee in the back. Neither one said anything to me. I stood there for 4 minutes then just put my chips back and left. I see them being rude to customers all the time. I for one will not go back to that one and pray that it get's shut down.

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Aug 09, 2018 2:09 pm EDT
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Went to SUBWAY LOCATED IN WHEATON, ILLINOIS STORE # 41963-0. Foreign owners who spoke very difficult to understand "ENGLISH", if you want to call it that?

The rudeness of the Clerk was shocking, apparently the culture is drastically different regarding customer relations.
The clerks voice could be heard several blocks away, and why I endured that obnoxious behavior I still have to figure out. But will never again visit the WHEATON, ILLINOIS STORE #41963 FOR SURE!

Ordered two FLATBREAD VEGGIE SANDWICHES, and got WHITE BREAD? How's that for great communication? Threw the WHITE BREAD BUN SANDWICHES IN THE GARBAGE, and went elsewhere to eat.

DOES SUBWAY DO A THROUGH VETTING OF PROSPECTIVE OWNERS?

SC4671@GMAIL.COM

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Subway embarrassing experience

I was sitting in Subway with a coworker eating and 2 cops come in and went to the back then they came to my table and asked for my I. D. And said we were being barred that one of us had touched someone on the hand and made a rude comment. That is so not true! Everything seemed normal to that point, So that was a very embarrassing situation while the cops were questioning me there in front of the costumers in Subway &Walmart that are in the same building, I would like to solve this matter quick! Doug whited [protected], [protected]@gmail.com

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Aug 01, 2018 2:01 pm EDT

To call the cops & concerned dad Talk is cheap and you’re to chicken [censored] to use your name, if there’s such video let’s see it But there’s not! And cheap talk concerned dad about that knuckle sandwich bring it and I’ll see that you eat it!

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Aug 04, 2018 2:07 pm EDT
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I have a comment. All innocence is considered as such until guilt is proven. Guilt is proven through irrefutable evidence such as a video tape. Hearsay and ones opinions and perceptions does not constitute enough evidence to bar a person or persons from an establishment. Sounds like some discriminatory and preconceived notions spawned poorly thought out actions on the part of law enforcement . That should be addressed with the authorities over these gentlemen. there are too many of these goons in uniform abusing the powers given whether through ignorance or egotism, giving the majority of good officers who are trying to do the job right a bad rep and making it harder. There should have been an investigation of allegations, questioning. However, remember that these are allegations made by an individual, with no hard evidence backing it up being presented before you start burning the stakes on a witch hunt. I personally know one of the i individuals here, and know that he is one of the most upright, decent, moral folks i know. Who would kindly give his shirt off his back to a stranger in need. So look at the entire situation folks. perhaps not handled very well ? Feel free to fling all the comments my way, i love battling ignorance and attitudes with logic and reasonable thinking.

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Aug 04, 2018 11:09 pm EDT
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there is good points in what you are saying. The reason this story gained my interest was the person(s) involved and the media in which i was introduced to the story was through personal acquaintance, giving it more validity. I find it ludicrous that two sworn lawmen would do such a thing without solid premise . That said, we all are reminded every day of instances where our officers are not always doing what they should . The Kelly Thomas beating in Fullerton, California from 2011 is a grim reminder of how often innocent people are victimized by those who have sworn to uphold the law. I wonder, knowing of one of the gentlemen involved, and given your very valid points made, why the officers made the choices they did. What was their personal involvement? In my opinion, the actions which read more to be emotionally driven reactions taken by the officers suggest in my mind a personal involvement with either the accuser or an issue unrelated with the gentlemen in question. i.e. a pissing contest...

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Aug 04, 2018 1:48 am EDT

I am just in to be a part of the crowd. "rabble rabble!"

If there is a video-let us watch, post please.

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Aug 02, 2018 12:39 pm EDT
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Training in Awareness, Diversity and interaction with public is lacking or dismal in many areas.

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Aug 01, 2018 12:04 am EDT

Actually, the incident occurred on a previous day during the week, Monday July 23. There is video & witnesses of what took place. And the employee made a complaint of the person who violated her personal space by coming behind the counter to grab their hand & made offensive remarks. The employee also explained that the man was accompanied by someone else. The man who violated the associate should not have continued to say he wanted a “side” of the associate or that she was “the perfect age” or that he would never forget her & he would be back for sure. That man shouldn’t have returned more than once during the week and asked where the employee was by name either. Old men need to find older women to harass, flirt, &/or fondle, because young ladies should never feel threatened, violated, uncomfortable or scared when their jobs are to make sandwiches. So the quickest way to solve the matter is to beware of the company you keep & stay away from the place you were served a no trespass. The young lady’s safety & well-being is the upmost concern over someone’s embarrassment for the company they keep. So, do whatever is legally necessary, because the associate will be doing so as well.

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Aug 01, 2018 10:04 am EDT
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Thanks Call the Cops; for the “rest of the story”. If some Dirty Ole Pervert would have touched one of my Daughters and “asked for a side of them” while they were at work. The Very Last thing Doug would be worried about would be being embarrassed at Walmart! I would have hit that Pervert right in the effing mouth and if Doug had a problem with it and wanted some he could have had a knuckle sandwich too instead of a Footlong sub...

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Exactly...No one should ever be harassed & since people want to bring Jesus into this, how about they live by His examples & leave judgement to Him!

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So obviously, you understand now that the employees did not call the police for no reason but rather had a very good reason to call, due to harrasment. I agree completely no one should be harassed no matter what age. The actions that were taken are completely justified.

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Jul 31, 2018 7:22 pm EDT

Maybe you should be more selective with the company you keep if you don't want to be labled a dirty old man. Just a thought...

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Jul 31, 2018 8:57 pm EDT
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So you are saying that because of the company someone keeps that a person that was innocent should be condemned for the other persons actions? I guess Jesus would be banned from there, too.

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10:25 pm EDT

Subway subway ivanhoe

Hi there

My name is Di, I just bought a footlong chicken fillet from Subway Ivanhoe in Melbourne and the girl who made my sub toasted it with another customer's footlong steak sub, I believe the time for toasting the chicken fillet should be longer than the steak, but she took out the two subs at the same time, so that when I had my sub, the fillet was not warm enough. It was definitely not toasted thoroughly. Anyway, I didn't have a great shopping experience and I feel like I should report it to the Management Team of Subway so that you are aware that one of your franchisee doesn't perform well who may need more training from the head office.

I am contactable via my email if you want to know more details: [protected]@gmail.com

Kind Regards

Di

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9:02 pm EDT

Subway new manager

The Subway in Rensselaer used to be a pleasant place to sit down and eat. When the new manager, Amy, was hired, the subway went downhill fast. The underage employees are not allowed breaks, the place is extremely dirty, and the manager is rude to the customers and the employees. On multiple occasions I have witnessed the manager cursing at the employees, refusing to serve customers certain items they want, and complaining about the uncleanliness of the establishment. Amy, the manager, is a rude woman and should not be allowed to work in the food industry. Several employees have quit because of her tyrannical dictatorship she has implemented in the restaurant. Please take into consideration the well being of the minors that work there, the happiness and satisfaction of the customers, the cleanliness of the place, and fire the new manager. Thank you.

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1:55 pm EDT

Subway customer service

Myself and my children went in to a Subway in Oklahoma City ok and were treated very rudely, the host greeted us with ( what do y'all want) and we informed her that we wanted 4 sandwiches and wr proceed to tell her what we would like on them an she started grabbing the items and angrily throwing them down. The receipt host I'd is spm20180727120447 transaction number is 1/a82643 served by Amber 7/27/18 12:07:47

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3:06 am EDT
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Subway customer service /unethical behavior

Subway Location: 1677 W Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA, 92802 (Subway# 46313-0)
Served by: JACKIE
Date 7/26/2018
Time 10:54:25 pm
The subway employee JACKIE was awfully rude to me. She left me in tears in front of customers she was refusing to take my order. since a previous employee had compromised my order which she didn't want to do. I explained another way she can still satisfy my order without compromising my order and i would just pay extra. The containers they use for soups are basically paper. Each time I would get my kids soup in those containers it would spill inside the bag. I asked for two bowls of soup and a large drinking cup and to transfer the soups into the large drinking cup. The employee JACKIE response was that they couldn't do that. I was paying extra for the large hard plastic cup just so I can put the soups inside so it wouldn't spill. She then told me she didn't have to take my order. I told her I am a paying customer this situation was very frustrating she even told me she wanted me to leave the store. I didn't leave the store until i got my order. Although I was humiliated through this and very upset this is the worst experience of customer service of any franchise ever compared.

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10:58 pm EDT
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Subway the owner /manager

I called. 12129 e carson Hawaiian Gardens ca, and reported that the cookies they are serving are very very hard. And also i seen a couple of bugs crawling by the table was disguisting the owner begins to argue with me and would not let me talk at all and hung up in my face. I called back and it said the voicemail was full i have never been so mistreated

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12:42 pm EDT

Subway unemployed person behind counter

I am a customer of subway, and I wanted to make you aware that I have a Person behind the counter and in the back several times. It seems to be when a Katie Pabis is working. The Girl that I have seen has red curly hair. It seems to me that this would be a huge Liability for your company if this girl were to get hurt.Customer service at this location is ok, but it seems that this Katie is in the back quite a bit talking with this Girl.

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Jul 26, 2018 12:45 pm EDT

Meant to say that I have seen a person behind the counter

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11:59 am EDT

Subway product. worst in quality and portion quantity.

Worst portion received from Subway. And over that charging 50/- for packaging when you are only going to give it in wrapped paper and no containers, is just not fair.
Pune PCMC subway : infront of ranka jewellers.

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12:17 am EDT

Subway money being stolen off every product sold

Short term stay in Hong Kong wan chai, two times i have visited the wan chai subway i have been overcharged on my octopus card compared to the subway receipt i get handed - called them out on it the second time and they quickly hushed me up and sent me along with the change in price after showing them the octopus receipt and the subway. Spoke to a more local friend and he said it's known this branch do this, not expecting any sort of compensation for what was only a 6 dollar overcharge each time. However do think an investigation into what could be a long term scam should take place into this branch. I do love subway and want to keep it pure and without these nasty experiences!

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2:06 pm EDT

Subway poor customer service

I just had a bad experience at the Subway store in Kensington on 1224 Farmington Ave. I went in to make a purchase and was completely ignored. There were 4 employees in the store, one was cleaning tables, one was making bread (right in front of me) and there was a lady and a man walking around behind the contour. I stood there for a while hoping someone would have the decency to acknowledge my presence, but I was not even told "we'll be right with you". I got pretty angry and said out loud "I guess nobody wants to wait on me". Still no response, so I just walked out and went to another Subway. This is unacceptable behavior. I manage a medical equipment store and if I had employees like that I'd write them up or fire them. I'll be sure to tell all my friends what an unprofessional attitude I dealt with at that store. I'm a big Subway fan and I go to the one in West Hartford (on Albany Ave) every day for lunch and everyone there is totally professional. Thank you for letting me vent my frustration.

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Subway soggy subway & rude manager meena

The subway I ordered today on 7/23/2018 at 10:57:06 was a 12"spicy italian, ref no. [protected] paid by my discover card was"extremely soggy and there was a dead fly "

The manager meena is a bad tempered lady, who told me to leave immediately, after I was given the subway.

I have now thrown away the subway as it was dripping & whole bread was soggy

Kindly send me a refund

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12:42 am EDT

Subway coffee and service

The product I'm complaining about is the coffee. I ordered it this morning July 19, 2018 at 9:45AM. It supposedly a brewed coffee but it tasted like water. It's a waste of money. Seems it's not being changed because the service crew was busy taking care of her personal business.

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Subway for years this subway never has menu items, always out of breads, meats, etc...

Every single time i come to this location(Subway, on Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC. 28401) they NEVER have what they need 2 make food properly, , they are ALWAYS out of meats, breads, etc. there was at least a 1month time period where they didnt even have A/C in the store..., im so sick of waisting my time going there and not being served properly, , always same management & always same pathetic service & issues..., i used to own franchises & if this franchise doesnt want to do thier job correctly like all franchises are required to..., then Corporate Subway NEEDS 2 step in and get the franchise 2 sumone who wants 2 follow the rules, have proper menu items & stop them from making the Subway franchise as a whole look HORRIBLE..., cuz thats all these guys are doing= loosing subways business and making Subway look bad..., Corporate should step in, , hold them accountable and fix this locations horrible service record...,

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Jul 18, 2018 1:50 pm EDT

Wilmington, NC. 28401 on Shipyard Blvd..., NOT CA.

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8:28 pm EDT
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Subway poor management

Manager isn't doing her job I'm asst. An I'm the one doing the work of 5 ppl when I'm there employees she hires can't count back change other a do whatever they want when they want dates aren't dine right I've tried to get her to address issuses an have tried speaking with owner in a private meeting with no luck . I have pictures an 8 pages of problems plus txt messages where she has gotten on to me for stuff everyone can do. I don't know where does to go to resolve the issues. Please help

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Subway service

I went in to order 3 subs and I told the guy behind the counter what I wanted as the first sub. Then he continued to talk to some lady standing in the lobby and laughing then turned back to me and asked me the second time which bread I wanted, so I told him again. Then he goes back to talking to his friend again then asks me what kind of bread I wanted for the third time! So I told him yet again. Then just as before he goes back to talking to the female in the lobby. By this point he had finally gotten out the right kind of bread for the first sandwich. Then he turns to me once again and so...what kind of sub did you want again? And I had told him each time he asked about the bread that I wanted a footlong black forest ham on Italian herb bread. After realizing at this point he couldn't pay attention long enough to even get one sub made right I just told him to forget it and walked out! Absolutely Disgusted with the service there.

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1:33 pm EDT

Subway service

the lady that ismaking sandwiches is not wearing a hair net she is very rude and wasnt wear gloves 7/16/18 new caney walmart i didnt like the waay i was being taked to and dont like the way she was looking at me she was just throwing my food together its a bigger lightskined women sshe was just all in general rude and i dont want her to work here again

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10:25 pm EDT

Subway the way I was treated

I entered your store on havanna and colfax on a luch break i ordered a wrap and a spicy Italian. There was a lot of people in the store . the young man didn't have a very good attitude i commented on it and he told me his boss loves it. Now if this company supports your management treating it's customers like they are a dot in his world. Then i am gonna blog and tell everyone i know to figure out who owns this chain and tell everyone not to vist any of your stores. !

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Subway meatball sub

After my husband had worked on a vehicle for seven hours in the hot sun, we decided not to cook, I went into subway and ordered two foot longs, one being a meatball sub, arrived home, he took a bite of the sub and it tasted burnt which I have a pic of. He said it tasted like it was cooked in a crockpot on high heat for days, it was not edible. Called the store, talked to different people, one called back and had the manager call me which she proceeded to tell me all she could do was give me another meatball sub. I stated my husband would never eat another one, I'd bring it back and wanted my money back, she said no I'll give you another sub but no money. I said well I'll see if he wants a different sub but I doubt he would ever eat another sub from subway at this point. She proceeded to tell me all she could offer was a ham or meatball sub. This is absurd, I had the sub uneaten, I deserved a refund!
After all of this, I still had to go out to get food since the sub was inedible !
We hadn't tried subway in a long time because of a previous experience at this same restaurant but thought we'd give them another chance. This being the subway on 159 in Kingston Ohio. I can send a picture of the sub if need be. You need to work on customer service at this location. It is horrible ! No one should be forced to eat a sub this bad. Horrible product !
Debra Deem
11232 Westfall Rd
Frankfort OH 45628
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Jul 07, 2018 10:14 pm EDT

Kingston Ohio

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8:07 pm EDT

Subway customer service

at pilot gas station in Lebanon tn theres a subway and dq the subway isn't the best everytime I go in there no one is behind the counter and if they are they are about to go on break this subway has to be the closest one to me will they prepare your sandwich yes but it will take 30 minutes after you have waited 30 minutes while they are on break its slow

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