Subway removes ham and bacon from nearly 200 stores and offers halal meat only after 'strong demand' from Muslims
Almost 200 branches of Subway have cut ham and bacon from their menus, serving halal meat in response to calls from their Muslim customers.
The sandwich chain said 'following a strong demand from our Muslim customers', 185 outlets in the UK and Ireland have introduced the meat, which is prepared under strict Islamic rules.
In Arabic the word halal means 'permitted' or 'lawful' and defines anything that is allowed or lawful according to the Qur'an.
It is often used to indicate food - particularly meat - has been prepared in accordance with Muslim principles and techniques.
I, for one, will be boycotting Subway from now on. ONLY because they gave in to these religious bullies. Subway should have told them (politely, of course) to go pound freakin' sand - and go open your own "Allah-Way Subshops"! A "Philadelphia Halal & Cheese"? I think not.
Sorry to disappoint all the haters... but free market and all... Subway, If I'm not mistaken is like the #1 or #2 fast food restaurant in the world. They would ONLY do this if it made good business sense. If they can't sell sandwiches because the community around the store won't eat the meat, then give them what they will.
Sounds like good smart free market business sense to me.
I have a strong request.......as soon as you find out they own a business DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM!!!! 7-11, Dunkin Donut, Royal Farm, all these little markets, Crown. Just don't spend your money with them.
It appears most prior commenters did not read or comprehend the entire article.
There are about 1500 Subways in Britain & Ireland; slightly less than 200 have altered their ingredients.
If sales don't go up, or drop, they can point to that in resuming prior ingredients. There are lots of places in Britain with dense pockets of Muslim residents.
Food habits are an element of their practice, but most criticism of their practices focuses on entirely different behaviors (treatment of women, etc).
The change does not affect US stores. It's fine to be critical but occasionally helps to have more than a thimble full of knowledge about the topic.
If I want bacon or ham on my sub I'll go to a store that has it. Let the cash register decide.
it appears most ignorant people on here do not understand the market.. they have a niche market in that area and they are filling it what's the problem? who cares! If they start selling them here obviously were live in jewish n Muslims dominated area or they will go out of business....cause most americans europeans and oritentals like pork..jews and muslims dont..
I don't think most of you read or understood the text of this story. if this had happened here I would be very upset, but this happened in the U.K. where they have heavy duty populations of muslims. good business sense for them. the U.K. is stupid for having let so many of the muslims enter their country and live there.
After reading these comments I have come to the conclusion that many Americans are so ignorant they will do what ever they can to defend the enemy, ie. the Muslims.
You people are probably the most unintelligent group I have ever seen. All big chain restaurants have different menu items based on the areas they are in....its nothing new...McDonald's has done this for years around the world as has many others......more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual...... you folks are clueless....
Anonymous Anonymous said... You people are probably the most unintelligent group I have ever seen. All big chain restaurants have different menu items based on the areas they are in....its nothing new...McDonald's has done this for years around the world as has many others......more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual...... you folks are clueless....
May 2, 2014 at 8:16 PM
I have noticed you have a very limited vocabulary. Try reading a book, maybe even a dictionary, to expand your knowledge of different words and their meaning.
You can start in the letter 'c' section, maybe then, YOU could find a clue. But try not to get lost in the thousands of new words for you.
Anonymous said... You people are probably the most unintelligent group I have ever seen. All big chain restaurants have different menu items based on the areas they are in....its nothing new...McDonald's has done this for years around the world as has many others......more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual...... you folks are clueless....
May 2, 2014 at 8:16 PM
I don't think you get the point of the comments and you are part of the problem. First they are not talking about MacDonalds and their menu. They are talking about our enemy the Muslims who are trying to take over the world as well as the United States. People like you are the ones that don't have a clue and shouldn't be allowed to vote.
We as Americans should never ever cave in to the Muslims. Caving in is the first mistake that is made.
If you want to continue patronizing Subway that is your choice, but keep in mind you are aiding and abetting the enemy. With that said you are the problem, you are a traitor.
Where's the beef? You'll soon notice there are no beef burgers at McDonald's in India. For Hindus, who make up about 80 percent of Indians, killing cows and eating beef are against religious rules. But in McDonald's, as in the rest of India, that makes room for plenty of vegetarian food. You can try the McVeggie -- a rice, bean and vegetable patty that McDonald's treats predictably with breading -- or the McAloo Tikki -- a potato-vegetable burger.
It's their store, they can serve what they want. I am glad all you narrow minded souls will not be going to Subway anymore so I won't have to stand in line with your ignorant behinds.
Keep eating muskrats and procreating with your kin folk. The hateful comments on here about the menu choices in a foreign country are despicable Just more proof of the mentality that prevents any economic development in the slower lower. You deserve the the mess you have created!
Really ignorant people. Go into any area in our own country that has a population of dominant culture and you will find that many businesses cater to those exact people. I would bet that you even do the same thing.
Free market! If you approve of businesses caving to demands of religious zealots, patronize the business. If you do not approve, take your business and your money elsewhere. Nothing else to say, move along. I personally will not patronize Islam owned businesses like Chicken man or Thirsty's on Snow hill Rd or Thirsty's on Church and Main.
"The hateful comments on here about the menu choices in a foreign country are despicable"
Here's a thought - why don't you actually read the article and peruse the comments. Folks from the UK (that 'foreign country') are making similar 'hateful comments'. I'm think maybe everyone else has a clue and you are just a whiny, self-absorbed git.
i never really understood why Subway was so popular, they are awful. Wawa makes a much better sub for the same price.
ReplyDeleteWhen they start doing that here in the states, it will be the beginning of the end for them!
ReplyDeleteComing to America sooner than you think.
ReplyDeleteI, for one, will be boycotting Subway from now on. ONLY because they gave in to these religious bullies. Subway should have told them (politely, of course) to go pound freakin' sand - and go open your own "Allah-Way Subshops"!
ReplyDeleteA "Philadelphia Halal & Cheese"? I think not.
sales will plummet
ReplyDelete2:31...we, too, will boycott Subway. Aren't they an American company?
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard this, I sold my Subway stocks and bought Taco Bell stocks because I always wanted to own some of the Mexican Phone Company.
ReplyDeleteIf it happens hre, the majority should boycott them. I know I will.
ReplyDeleteSorry to disappoint all the haters... but free market and all... Subway, If I'm not mistaken is like the #1 or #2 fast food restaurant in the world. They would ONLY do this if it made good business sense. If they can't sell sandwiches because the community around the store won't eat the meat, then give them what they will.
ReplyDeleteSounds like good smart free market business sense to me.
Haha, 2:31...give in to these religious bullies?? Are you slow? They give in to supply and demand.
ReplyDeleteI have eaten my last meal at Subway. I will not patronize any known traitors.
ReplyDeleteBetter boycott mcdonalds too. They offer similar menu changes in their overseas stores.
ReplyDeletewon't go there again - didn't much like them anyway.
ReplyDeleteanon 231
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHA!!!! @ Philly Halal & Cheese!!!!
thanks, i needed that
@2:45
ReplyDeleteTwo humor points added!
If I have a "strong demand" that Muslims mind their own business will Subway honor that request as well?
ReplyDeleteI have a strong request.......as soon as you find out they own a business DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THEM!!!! 7-11, Dunkin Donut, Royal Farm, all these little markets, Crown. Just don't spend your money with them.
ReplyDeleteNo brainer here....Boycott them
ReplyDeletethey should offer stonings ...
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteIt appears most prior commenters did not read or comprehend the entire article.
There are about 1500 Subways in Britain & Ireland; slightly less than 200 have altered their ingredients.
If sales don't go up, or drop, they can point to that in resuming prior ingredients. There are lots of places in Britain with dense pockets of Muslim residents.
Food habits are an element of their practice, but most criticism of their practices focuses on entirely different behaviors (treatment of women, etc).
The change does not affect US stores. It's fine to be critical but occasionally helps to have more than a thimble full of knowledge about the topic.
If I want bacon or ham on my sub I'll go to a store that has it. Let the cash register decide.
I\after this our family will not eat at subway anymor. we have alot of friends that feel the same. a big loss for subway.
ReplyDeleteit appears most ignorant people on here do not understand the market.. they have a niche market in that area and they are filling it what's the problem? who cares! If they start selling them here obviously were live in jewish n Muslims dominated area or they will go out of business....cause most americans europeans and oritentals like pork..jews and muslims dont..
ReplyDeleteI'm done with subway. Never again will I purchase any of their products.
ReplyDeleteI don't think most of you read or understood the text of this story. if this had happened here I would be very upset, but this happened in the U.K. where they have heavy duty populations of muslims. good business sense for them. the U.K. is stupid for having let so many of the muslims enter their country and live there.
ReplyDeleteU.S. WAKE UP...
After reading these comments I have come to the conclusion that many Americans are so ignorant they will do what ever they can to defend the enemy, ie. the Muslims.
ReplyDeleteYou people are probably the most unintelligent group I have ever seen. All big chain restaurants have different menu items based on the areas they are in....its nothing new...McDonald's has done this for years around the world as has many others......more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual...... you folks are clueless....
ReplyDeleteNo more subway for us
ReplyDeleteSeems fitting - the UK is a muslim nation.
ReplyDelete"more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual." Wow - arrogant AND a drooling moron. Attractive package you got going there, 8:16.
Stupid American infidel fools. Halal is a gift from Allah. Subway $5 halal footlong. ) A jihadist approach of killing christianity one sub at a time.
ReplyDeleteMuslims offend me. Can we remove them?
ReplyDeleteAnonymous Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteYou people are probably the most unintelligent group I have ever seen. All big chain restaurants have different menu items based on the areas they are in....its nothing new...McDonald's has done this for years around the world as has many others......more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual...... you folks are clueless....
May 2, 2014 at 8:16 PM
I have noticed you have a very limited vocabulary. Try reading a book, maybe even a dictionary, to expand your knowledge of different words and their meaning.
You can start in the letter 'c' section, maybe then, YOU could find a clue. But try not to get lost in the thousands of new words for you.
But you can get lost in any other way.
That's disgusting!
ReplyDeleteBoycott !
ReplyDeleteAnonymous said...
ReplyDeleteYou people are probably the most unintelligent group I have ever seen. All big chain restaurants have different menu items based on the areas they are in....its nothing new...McDonald's has done this for years around the world as has many others......more typical eastern shore ignorance as usual...... you folks are clueless....
May 2, 2014 at 8:16 PM
I don't think you get the point of the comments and you are part of the problem. First they are not talking about MacDonalds and their menu. They are talking about our enemy the Muslims who are trying to take over the world as well as the United States. People like you are the ones that don't have a clue and shouldn't be allowed to vote.
We as Americans should never ever cave in to the Muslims. Caving in is the first mistake that is made.
If you want to continue patronizing Subway that is your choice, but keep in mind you are aiding and abetting the enemy. With that said you are the problem, you are a traitor.
Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteMuslims offend me. Can we remove them?
May 3, 2014 at 4:41 AM
These Muslim lovers commenting on here offend me. Can we remove them?
"With that said you are the problem, you are a traitor."
ReplyDeleteWith respect to 10:21, I don't really think that 8:16 is a traitor - he doesn't have the mental capacity. The term for his kind is 'useful idiot'.
Such hate, and why? Because a fast food joint in another country modifies their menu to serve their populations preference?
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen a McDonald menu from China? Did you know that you can buy beer in McDonalds in other countries.
You sadly do look like a colossal ignorant community.
Where's the beef? You'll soon notice there are no beef burgers at McDonald's in India. For Hindus, who make up about 80 percent of Indians, killing cows and eating beef are against religious rules. But in McDonald's, as in the rest of India, that makes room for plenty of vegetarian food. You can try the McVeggie -- a rice, bean and vegetable patty that McDonald's treats predictably with breading -- or the McAloo Tikki -- a potato-vegetable burger.
ReplyDeleteDo you hate them too?
It's their store, they can serve what they want. I am glad all you narrow minded souls will not be going to Subway anymore so I won't have to stand in line with your ignorant behinds.
ReplyDeleteKeep eating muskrats and procreating with your kin folk. The hateful comments on here about the menu choices in a foreign country are despicable Just more proof of the mentality that prevents any economic development in the slower lower. You deserve the the mess you have created!
ReplyDeleteReally ignorant people. Go into any area in our own country that has a population of dominant culture and you will find that many businesses cater to those exact people. I would bet that you even do the same thing.
ReplyDelete"Keep eating muskrats and procreating with your kin folk."
ReplyDeleteYou can make your point without being a snotty prique - or weren't you aware of that?
Free market!
ReplyDeleteIf you approve of businesses caving to demands of religious zealots, patronize the business. If you do not approve, take your business and your money elsewhere.
Nothing else to say, move along.
I personally will not patronize Islam owned businesses like Chicken man or Thirsty's on Snow hill Rd or Thirsty's on Church and Main.
"The hateful comments on here about the menu choices in a foreign country are despicable"
ReplyDeleteHere's a thought - why don't you actually read the article and peruse the comments. Folks from the UK (that 'foreign country') are making similar 'hateful comments'. I'm think maybe everyone else has a clue and you are just a whiny, self-absorbed git.
and I remove Subway from my list of places to spend my money on
ReplyDeleteEurope...They could never get away with that here.
ReplyDeletejust another reason not to eat those disgusting subs anyhow
ReplyDelete