1940 - 2015
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.