Walder Wyss with Convenience House on securing franchising rights from Subway

Convenience House, advised by Walder Wyss, has successfully secured the franchising rights from Subway to manage and develop all Subway point of sales in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

About the agreement

Subway as franchisor and SUB License, a subsidiary of Convenience House, have entered into a master franchise agreement. Convenience House will operate Subway restaurants through its subsidiary SUB Switzerland as well as through third-party franchisees. The partnership will significantly expand the brand’s footprint in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Walder Wyss’ team

Walder Wyss advised Convenience House and its affiliates in this transaction. The team was led by corporate/M&A partner Marion Bähler (pictured left) and distribution/competition partner Monique Sturny (pictured right) and included Johannes Stamm (associate, distribution/competition), Thomas Müller (partner, banking/finance), Simone Wetzstein (partner, employment), Sylvia Anthamatten (counsel, IP/IT), Manu Ferro (senior associate, banking/finance), Hannes Meyle (senior associate, data protection), Valentin Freiermuth (associate, banking/finance), Tiffany Kärle (associate, employment) and Michael Müller-Zhang (associate, AML/Private Clients).

Subway

Subway’s quick service restaurants, best known for their varieties of sandwiches and wraps, are present across more than 100 countries and territories worldwide.