Subway is giving away free Footlongs everyday until Nov 8th

Subway is moving National Sandwich Day up a week and pairing it with a buy-one-get-one footlong offer, plus the return of two fan favorites that haven’t been seen in years.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to skip cooking lunch, Subway is about to give you one. Starting Tuesday, October 27, the sandwich chain is offering a free footlong when you buy one, and the deal runs all the way through November 8. That gives customers almost two weeks to take advantage of it.

There’s a catch, though. This isn’t a walk-up-to-the-counter promotion. The offer only works on orders placed through the Subway app or on Subway’s website, so you’ll want to sort out your account before lunchtime rolls around.

Why Subway Moved National Sandwich Day

National Sandwich Day usually lands on November 3. This year, that date falls on Election Day for the U.S. midterms, and Subway decided not to compete with it. Instead, the chain shifted its celebration to Tuesday, October 27, and used the earlier date to launch the BOGO promotion.

The move lets the brand kick off its biggest sandwich event of the season without getting lost in election coverage, and it gives customers a longer window to cash in.

How the BOGO Footlong Deal Works

The offer is simple on paper: buy one footlong and get a second one free. Here’s what you need to know before you order:

Digital orders only. The deal is available exclusively through the Subway app and Subway.com.
MVP Rewards login required. You’ll need to be signed in to a Subway MVP Rewards account to unlock the offer. Signing up is free if you don’t already have one.
Regular and Subway Series footlongs both count. You aren’t limited to a basic menu. Sandwiches from the Subway Series lineup qualify too.
The free sub must cost the same or less. Your free footlong has to be priced at or below the one you pay for.
Premium add-ons are allowed. Extras like bacon and avocado can go on either sandwich, but they’re factored into each sandwich’s price, which affects which one ends up being free.
One per order or customer. You can’t stack multiple free footlongs in a single order.

Where the Deal Won’t Work

A few ordering methods are excluded, so double-check before you check out:

Third-party delivery apps don’t qualify.
Catering orders aren’t eligible.
In-store orders without the app or website won’t trigger the discount.

If you want your sandwiches delivered, ordering for delivery directly through Subway’s own app is the way to go rather than using an outside service.

Two Nostalgic Menu Items Are Coming Back

The BOGO deal isn’t the only thing arriving on October 27. Subway is also bringing back two items that longtime customers have been asking about.

Fritos Chicken Enchilada Sub: This one hasn’t been on the menu since 2014. It combines chicken enchilada-style flavors with the crunch of Fritos corn chips, and its return after more than a decade is likely to draw plenty of curious first-timers alongside nostalgic fans.

Caramel Apple Cookie: Last seen in 2021, this seasonal cookie fits right in with the fall lineup. It’s an easy add-on if you’re already ordering your two footlongs.

Part of a Bigger Push to Win Back Diners

This promotion is the latest in a steady stream of campaigns from Subway. The chain has been running its “Feed Your SUBconscious” campaign featuring actor Will Arnett, which nudges people to rethink unsatisfying lunch choices.

Earlier in October, Subway also leaned into the Halloween season with its “Lunchtime Horrors” event, handing out 5,000 digital gift cards to people who shared stories about their worst meal disasters.

Between value deals, celebrity-backed marketing, and menu revivals, Subway has clearly been working hard to bring customers back through the door, or at least into its app. The BOGO footlong offer is one of the more straightforward perks in that lineup: order online, sign in, and get a second sandwich at no extra cost.

Tips to Get the Most Out of the Deal

Set up your MVP Rewards account early. Don’t wait until you’re hungry to create it.
Order two similarly priced subs. Since the cheaper sandwich is the free one, pairing two footlongs at the same price gets you the most value.
Plan ahead for the weekend. With the offer running until November 8, you’ll have two weekends to use it.
Try the returning sub. If you missed the Fritos Chicken Enchilada Sub the first time around, the BOGO deal makes it a low-risk way to give it a shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Subway’s BOGO footlong deal start and end?
The promotion begins on Tuesday, October 27, and runs through November 8.

Can I get the free footlong by ordering in the restaurant?
No. The deal only works on orders placed through the Subway app or Subway.com while you’re logged in to an MVP Rewards account.

Does the offer work on DoorDash, Uber Eats, or other delivery apps?
No. Third-party delivery apps and catering orders are excluded. If you want delivery, order through Subway’s own app.

Can I add bacon or avocado to the free sandwich?
Yes. Premium toppings are allowed on both footlongs, but they’re counted toward each sandwich’s price, and the free footlong must cost the same or less than the one you pay for.