# Fast-Food Vegan Restaurants Subway Sandwiches First Major Chain to Introduce Vegan Meal By Felicia Moursalien | Published 2011-11-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-food-vegan References: [vegnews](http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=3835&catId=8) & [world.subway](http://world.subway.com/Countries/frmMainPage.aspx?CC=CAN) Eating fast-food for a Vegan is often as exciting as playing a game of Trouble on a Friday night, but the release of Subway vegan options in Canada are changing up the fast-food vegan routine. This is the first time a vegan can get a meal at one of the major fast-food chains, whereas before they were limited to French fries and the excitement of a [baked potato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-spudway) without the sour cream. Subway has always had a veggie patty, but this month they've added sparkle to the vegan eye with a vegan patty. McDonalds in Canada is yet to even offer a veggie burger option, whereas Subway has been leading the charge in ethical and veggie options, and as a result they are successfully drawing in the niches. At the moment, [Subway Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globally-inspired-subs) has only three locations, but may expand if it remains successful. Vegans everywhere are hoping companies will take a hint from Subway and [Mother Nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-fried-chicken-menu) and jump on the fast-food vegan wagon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fast-food Vegan Options:** The introduction of vegan meals in fast-food chains is disrupting the traditional fast-food market and catering to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. - **Ethical Fast-food:** The rise of ethical fast-food chains like Subway is creating opportunities for businesses to meet the demands of conscious consumers and tap into the growing market of ethical eating. - **Expansion of Vegan Fast-food:** The success of Subway's vegan options may pave the way for other fast-food chains to expand their vegan offerings, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast-food Industry:** The introduction of vegan options in fast-food chains presents an opportunity for disruptors to tap into the evolving demands and preferences of consumers, driving innovation in the industry. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** The demand for vegan fast-food options is fueling growth in the plant-based food industry, creating opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products and expand their market share. - **Ethical Eating Industry:** The rise of ethical fast-food chains is driving the growth of the ethical eating industry, encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable and cruelty-free practices, and introducing new disruptive innovations to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicious QSR Veggie Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcveggie.md) - [Plant-Based Sub Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-sub-shop.md) - [QSR Vegetarian Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada.md) - [Vegan Bacon Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-bacon-hot-dog.md) - [Vegan QSR Canadian Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-qsr-canadian-expansions.md) - [Vegan Fast-Food Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-nugget.md) - [Meatless Chicken Schnitzel Subs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chicken-schnitzel.md) - [Convenience Store Vegan Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-chicken-tenders.md) - [Vegan QSR Franchise Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ottawa-location.md)