Are You A Sandwich Lover? In Quarter IV 2021 Subway Will Come To Malls In Indonesia

Sandwiches from Subway. (Photo: Instagram @subway)

JAKARTA - One of the largest sandwich restaurant chains in the world, Subway, is partnering with PT Sari Sandwich Indonesia, a subsidiary of the food & beverage (F&B) retailer, PT Map Boga Adiperkasa Tbk (MAPB).

Map Boga is part of the country's leading retailer, PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAPI). This agreement will allow Subway to be opened in Indonesia.

This agreement marks Subway's plans to expand internationally. This partnership will bring Subway's first restaurants in Indonesia in the fourth quarter of 2021 with openings in the Greater Jakarta area.

"The high demand for Subway restaurant presence comes from various countries in the world, including Indonesia", said Subway Chief Executive Officer, John Chidsey in an official statement, quoted Tuesday, August 24.

He considers MAPI as the leading lifestyle retailer in Indonesia, an ideal partner to start expansion in the Asia Pacific region. Subway believes customers in Indonesia are desperate for better options.

This is the first step in the company's global expansion plan. As a major F&B retail player in Indonesia, MAPB has more than 590 outlets in 33 cities in Indonesia operating well-known brands such as Starbucks, Pizza Marzano, Krispy Kreme, and many more.

Based on the cooperation agreement, Subway in Indonesia is officially operated by PT Sari Sandwich Indonesia, thereby expanding MAPB's business portfolio to eight premium international brands.

In addition, Indonesia will globally be the first country to implement the Subway exclusive country franchise model. Based on this model, MAPB will be the spearhead and sole company for Subway development in Indonesia, with the hope of building strong and stable annual growth of restaurants.

"MAPB recognizes the important role of F&B retail and has always partnered with the best in class brands. Thus, for us, Subway is the right choice", said Group CEO of PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk, VP Sharma.