Subway's footlong subs often fall short

Subway's iconic 'footlong' sandwiches, marketed as 12 inches, frequently measure closer to 11.4 inches. This discrepancy gained widespread attention in 2013 after an Australian customer's photo sparked a US class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit highlighted how the bread's baking process causes slight shrinkage. While Subway stated subs are 'approximately' one foot, this issue underscored broader concerns about fast-food transparency and portion control. The case settled out of court, prompting many chains to scrutinize their sizing claims more closely.