Jared, and changing consumer tastes. Sandwiches aren't really it anymore. People are doing more of those "assembly line" food spots e.g. Chipotle, CAVA, Sweetgreen, Cosi etc.
Which is ironic because Subway has a similar setup. It’s not some high end shyt but I suppose it’s solid if you high and just need to eat something.
I think it's just their offerings that people got tired of. Not to add that whole thing with Jared being pedo. Not a good look for them at all.
I also think they kinda lost their identity. At first they started off as the healthy alternative to McDs and BK. Then they tried to get into gourmet stuff with fancy meats and now idk even know what their angle is.