NEW YORK — Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. or redistributed. It said DeLuca was in regular contact with his management team, but on a reduced basis as he received treatment. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca died on Monday evening after being diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, the company said Tuesday. Today, Subway has more locations worldwide than its nearest rival, McDonald's. Legal Statement. By 1990, it reached the 5,000-store mark. Funeral Home Services for Fred are being provided by Cody-White Funeral Home. But this year, Forbes magazine pegged DeLuca's net worth at $3.5 billion, making him the 259th-richest individual in the United States. The name was changed to the snappier "Subway" in 1968, and the pair decided to fuel growth by franchising, or letting others open Subway stores in exchange for fees. In addition, some feel Subway has overextended itself with its more than 27,000 U.S. locations. ICE Limitations. Fred Deluca, who started a sandwich shop in 1965 with a $1,000 loan and grew that into Subway, the world’s largest chain of fast food franchises, … That was why he started the sub shop with Buck -- to support his college education. The company said this summer that it cut ties with longtime pitchman Jared Fogle, who agreed to plead guilty to allegations he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography. Fred DeLuca’s Net Worth Was $3.5 Billion. In addition, some feel Subway has overextended itself with its more than 27,000 U.S. locations. In DeLuca's book "Start Small Finish Big: Fifteen Key Lessons to Start — and Run — Your Own Successful Business," DeLuca recalled living in public housing in the Bronx as a child. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. News provided by The Associated Press. Legal Statement. Fun stories about food, relationships, the great outdoors and more. DeLuca is survived by his wife, son and sister, according to Subway, which announced his death Tuesday. "I knew nothing about making sandwiches, nor the food industry," DeLuca later wrote in a book. DeLuca’s death came only a few weeks after Subway celebrated its 50th anniversary. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Carmela was one of the proud founders of the Subway Restaurant chain. Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. Once in his teens, he moved with his family to Bridgeport, Connecticut. His father hadn't graduated high school, but his mother had stressed the importance of education while growing up. Market data provided by Factset. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. "I knew nothing about making sandwiches, nor the food industry," DeLuca later wrote in a book. Subway co-founder and Chief Executive Fred DeLuca, who built the sandwich chain into the world’s biggest restaurant company by number of outlets, died Monday evening at the age of 67. "It wasn't intended to support me forever," DeLuca wrote. Subway has been facing some recent challenges in addition to DeLuca's health. The company traces its roots to 1965, when DeLuca opened a sandwich shop at the age of 17 to help pay for college. He was 67. The name was changed to the snappier "Subway" in 1968, and the pair decided to fuel growth by franchising, or letting others open Subway stores in exchange for fees. DeLuca's death came weeks after the 50th anniversary of Subway, which has become the … NEW YORK – Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. After he graduated high school, DeLuca had planned on becoming a doctor. Fred DeLuca Wiki Biography. DeLuca's death came two years after Subway said he had been diagnosed with leukemia and was scaling back on his leadership role at the company. Co-founder Fred DeLuca's death came weeks after the company celebrated its 50th anniversary. DeLuca remained CEO. Fred DeLuca was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 3, 1947 to Italian American parents Carmela and Salvatore DeLuca. Fred DeLuca, shown in 2014, opened his first sandwich shop at the age of 17 to help pay for college. He was 67. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Co-Founder And CEO Of Subway Fred DeLuca Dies At Age 67 9.15.15 2:01 PM EDT By Laura Northrup @lnorthrup rip subway company founders frank deluca pete's super submarines Earlier in the summer he passed over the day-to-day management of the company to his sister Suzanne Greco. Fred DeLuca, who co-founded the Subway sandwich chain to finance his college studies and saw it grow to overtake McDonald’s in size, died Sept. 14. A month-long trial pitting the late Subway founder Fred DeLuca against Delray Beach developer Anthony Pugliese over a failed real estate deal ended late Friday the way it began: mired in disagreement. And by 1994, it had more than 8,000 locations. DeLuca and Buck opened their first store in Bridgeport, Connecticut under the name "Pete's Super Submarines," with the priciest sub selling for 69 cents. Frank DeLuca. It also came just weeks after the 50th anniversary of Subway, which is known for its "Footlong" sandwiches and says it has more than 44,000 locations around the world. At the age of 10, DeLuca moved to Amsterdam, New York, where he and his family became friends with Peter Buck. Subway founder Fred DeLuca built the largest restaurant franchise chain in the world, grew a personal fortune, then died of leukemia in 2015 at the age of 67. DeLuca’s death … Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The idea came from a family friend, Peter Buck, who was co-founder and provided the $1,000 to start the business. That was why he started the sub shop with Buck — to support his college education. Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. After he graduated high school, DeLuca had planned on becoming a doctor. Then earlier this summer, Subway said DeLuca's younger sister, Suzanne Greco, would take over as president and oversee day-to-day operations. Frederick Adrian “Fred” DeLuca was born on 3 October 1947, in Brooklyn, New York City USA, of Italian-American descent. Powered and implemented by FactSet. Last year, average sales at established U.S. locations fell 3 percent, according to Technomic. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. NEW YORK (AP) - Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca died Monday evening after being diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, the company said Tuesday. NEW YORK - Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. At the age of 10, DeLuca moved to Amsterdam, New York, where he and his family became friends with Peter Buck. Subway has been facing some recent challenges in addition to DeLuca's health. DeLUCA, FRED Fred DeLuca, co-founder and CEO of Subway Restaurants, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at the age of 67, just weeks after celebrating the chain’s 50th anniversary. The obituary was featured in Milford Mirror on March 1, 2019. He was 67. In DeLuca's book "Start Small Finish Big: Fifteen Key Lessons to Start - and Run - Your Own Successful Business," DeLuca recalled living in public housing in the Bronx as a child. He was 67. "It wasn't intended to support me forever," DeLuca wrote. Subway, based in Milford, Connecticut, is privately held and doesn't publicly report its financial performance or executive pay packages. He was 67. It also came just weeks after the 50th anniversary of Subway, which is known for its "Footlong" sandwiches and says it has more than 44,000 locations around the world. All Rights Reserved. And by 1994, it had more than 8,000 locations. He was 67. By 1988, Subway had 2,000 locations. Fred DeLuca at a Subway shop in New York in May. Today there are 44,268 independently owned Subway franchises in 110 countries, and new ones are opening at a rate of 1,500 a year. Market data provided by Factset. NEW YORK >> Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. At 17, Fred DeLuca used a family friend's $1,000 investment to open a sandwich shop in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It said DeLuca was in regular contact with his management team, but on a reduced basis as he received treatment. The company did not immediately say Tuesday if a successor had been named as CEO. He was 67. But the leukemia diagnosis that turned his life — … Once in his teens, he moved with his family to Bridgeport, Connecticut. But this year, Forbes magazine pegged DeLuca's net worth at $3.5 billion, making him the 259th-richest individual in the United States. All rights reserved. DeLuca is survived by his wife, son and sister, according to Subway, which announced his death Tuesday. DeLuca and Buck opened their first store in Bridgeport, Connecticut under the name "Pete's Super Submarines," with the priciest sub selling for 69 cents. He was 67. The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation was created in 1997 by the late Frederick DeLuca, co-founder of the global SUBWAY® restaurant chain, to provide youth and adults the tools to achieve independence and self-sufficiency. In July 2013, Subway announced that DeLuca had been diagnosed with leukemia. Subway Sandwich Chain Co-Founder Fred DeLuca Dies At 67 : The Two-Way Just weeks after celebrating the 50th anniversary of the franchise, Fred DeLuca has died. Subway co-founder and CEO Fred DeLuca, who was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, passed away on Monday. NEW YORK >> Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world’s largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening.He was 67. In this May 16, 2014 photo Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca poses for a photo at a Subway restaurant in New York. DeLuca’s death comes just weeks after the 50th anniversary of Subway, which happens to be the world’s largest restaurant food chain with more than 44,000 locations. By 1990, it reached the 5,000-store mark. First published on September 15, 2015 / 1:47 PM. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Carmela DeLuca, age 89, longtime resident of Milford and beloved wife to the late Salvatore DeLuca, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Gaylord Hospital. 1 of 5 Fred DeLuca, president and co-founder of the Subway Restaurant chain, in a Parisian Subway restaurant on June 17, 2011. NEW YORK (AP) - Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca died Monday evening after being diagnosed with leukemia two years ago, the company said Tuesday. At the time of his death, his net worth was at $3.5 billion, … Market data provided by ICE Data Services. Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca died Monday evening after being diagnosed with leukemia two years ago (AP). Fred DeLuca co-founded Subway in 1965 with $1,000 from family friend Peter Buck, who still owns half the firm. He was 67. © 2015 The Associated Press. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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DeLuca's death came two years after Subway said he had been diagnosed with leukemia and was scaling back on his leadership role at the company. All rights reserved. He was 67. DeLuca remained CEO. He was 67. The company did not immediately say Tuesday if a successor had been named as CEO. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Legal Statement. Fred DeLuca passed away in Milford, Connecticut. The idea came from a family friend, Peter Buck, who was co-founder and provided the $1,000 to start the business. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. He was 67-years-old. Fred DeLuca, billionaire co-founder of Subway, the world's largest restaurant chain, died yesterday at 67 following a leukemia diagnosis in 2013. Fred DeLuca. His father hadn't graduated high school, but his mother had stressed the importance of education while growing up. Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who as a teenager opened a Connecticut sandwich shop that would become the world’s largest restaurant chain, died Monday evening at … By 1988, Subway had 2,000 locations. In … Last year, average sales at established U.S. locations fell 3 percent, according to Technomic. Then earlier this summer, Subway said DeLuca's younger sister, Suzanne Greco, would take over as president and oversee day-to-day operations. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. DeLuca, whose death comes just weeks after the restaurant chain celebrated its 50th anniversary, opened a sandwich shop at … NEW YORK - Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca, who turned a sandwich shop he started as a teenager into the world's largest fast-food chain, died Monday evening. Fred DeLuca was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 3, 1947 to Italian American parents Carmela and Salvatore DeLuca. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! He was 67. 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