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Fred DeLuca was an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Subway, the popular fast-food sandwich chain. He started the business in 1965 at the age of 17 with a $1,000 loan, originally intended to fund his college education, and he played a key role in expanding Subway into one of the largest restaurant franchises in the world. DeLuca was committed to charitable initiatives and education, often supporting youth programs and scholarship opportunities.

1940–2015·lived 74 years