Subway to open two new stores in South West

Fast food giant, Subway continue their expansion in the south west following the acquisitions of two new stores.

The renowned sandwich operator has acquired the former Toni & Guy store, located in the centre of Bath at 31 Southgate Street, opposite The Southgate Shopping Centre. The new store totals 1,513 sq. ft. and Subway has taken the store by way of an assignment of the existing lease with a passing rental of £30,000 per annum.

Subway has also acquired a new unit in the Gallagher Retail Park, Cheltenham. The new store provides a store of 1,200 sq. ft. and has been acquired on a new 15 year lease at a commencing rental of £36,000 pa.

Fitting out works have commenced in Bath and both stores are due to open later in the summer.

Jason Herbert, retail Partner of Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP said: “Subway is a fast growing and exciting food operator who are continuing to look for high profile units located throughout the south west and these two stores will fit comfortably into their portfolio. We are in discussions on several additional sites on their behalf.”

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP advised Subway on both acquisitions, David Menzies Associates advised Toni & Guy and Wilkinson Williams advised British Land, the landlords of the Gallagher Retail Park.