Founded in 1956 by Fred DeLuca, a 17-year-old entrepreneur, Subway currently boasts restaurants in over 100 countries, with more than 2000 in the UK alone. Customers can choose from pre-planned sandwiches ranging from spicy Italian to veggie patty, or build one to their own taste. All ingredients are visible to visitors, and orders are prepared on the counter in plain view. Drinks, salads and sweets can accompany the meals. For business or social events, Subway offers bespoke platters and giant subs.