![]() Subway does not own any of its nearly 22,000 locations, but it charges franchisees 4.5 per cent of their revenue for a national advertising fund, and controls how the money is spent from its Connecticut headquarters.Īn Arizona owner said on the NAASF blog: ‘Spending our money to make a political statement is completely and totally out of bounds. The Wisconsin owner said: ‘The ad should be pulled and done with. The note, taped to his door, read: ‘Boycott Subway until Subway fires the anti-American Megan Rapinoe, the creep who kneels for our beloved National Anthem!’ In Tokyo for her third Olympics, Rapinoe took a knee during the National Anthem, before their bronze-winning game.Īt the end of July, a Wisconsin franchise operator shared a note from an angry customer with a discussion forum hosted by the North American Association of Subway Franchisees (NAASF). Rapinoe, 36, is as well known for her outspoken views and purple hair as she is for her soccer skills. ![]() Owners of Subway franchises are asking the company’s bosses to pull adverts featuring soccer star Megan Rapinoe, because customers are complaining about her political activism. Members of the Old Saybrook boys soccer team celebrate winning the CIAC Class S championship after defeating Canton 4-1 Sunday night at Dillon Stadium. Will Aldam / Hearst Connecticut Media Show More Show Less 2 of 3. I don’t want to have to support activism or make a political statement just to order a sandwich. Members of the Old Saybrook boys soccer team celebrate after winning the Class S championship on Sunday night at Dillon Stadium. ![]() Whether or not one agrees with the activists’ message, there is a time and a place.
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