General Discussion

JHB

(38,255 posts)

76. Following "strong demand' is not the same as 'caving to demands'

Wed Apr 30, 2014, 11:29 AM

Apr 2014

Back in my bad old days as a pizza delivery guy for a certain national chain, I was working the phones and one customer asked me if the sausage had pork. It was "beef sausage", so I said no. A little nag in the back of my head moved me to check the boxes of it in the walk-in fridge. Sure enough, there was a "may contain" disclaimer that included pork. I called her back, apologized for the error, and she modified the order to leave off the sausage.

In other words, the customer couldn't rely on the ingredients to be "permitted"by their dietary restrictions. If given a choice, they would patronize a business that they could rely on to accommodate their dietary restrictions.

From what I can tell, Subway is just catering to the customer base in areas with significant muslim populations.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

92 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Subway removes pork from stores after 'strong demand' from Muslims [View all] Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 OP

Fundies have something new to boycott. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #1

...whereas other fun dies pressuring them to change their menu is an improvement? brooklynite Apr 2014 #2

If a large number of customers were Jewish MohRokTah Apr 2014 #3

"If a large number of customers were Jewish." Nuclear Unicorn Apr 2014 #35

I think it's just responding to customer demand. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #9

It's a private business adjusting its practices in some stores to meet demands of some consumers. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #10

it's sharia? would that be militant sharia, creeping sharia, or customer base sharia? azurnoir Apr 2014 #86

Yeah! And how dare McDonalds market its Fillet o' Fish during Lent! Orrex Apr 2014 #37

How dare McDonalds market fillet of fish(?) at any time :) azurnoir Apr 2014 #87

I thought that was a scab Orrex Apr 2014 #89

or maybe this guy azurnoir Apr 2014 #90

Fundies seveneyes Apr 2014 #7

Believe me when I say that I don't "favor" Muslim fundies. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #12

Muslims who eat Halal are no more fundie than Jews who eat Kosher... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #17

I know the answer Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #24

I've been boycotting Subway for quite some time. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #14

That, at least, makes sense. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #18

I don't boycott Subway. pangaia Apr 2014 #33

Subway smells funny in the US too?? Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #59

Part of the smell is poorly made and improperly stored sour dough. pangaia Apr 2014 #80

That makes it even worse! get the red out Apr 2014 #36

Seriously? I had no idea! Coventina Apr 2014 #43

When in Gainesville, try Hogan's Heroes. Hot-pressed! Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #62

I call bullshit Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #4

+1 - Waiting to see this confirmed from another source chrisa Apr 2014 #6

Take the link to subway.uk in the comment just below. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #15

From the Subway link Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #21

Well, you're living up to your username. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #81

There's Kosher Subways in the US that don't serve pork... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #22

Only about 4 left after 2012 whistler162 Apr 2014 #46

I'm not sure what yr point is n/t Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #50

So, when a store goes Kosher or Halal, it must pro forma drop pork at the same store? Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #63

Yes. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #67

Does site-based prohibition include indy, sit-down restaurants? Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #70

No. Not if the food products are coming out of the same kitchen. nt msanthrope Apr 2014 #71

Soy-based cheese product? comrade snarky Apr 2014 #84

It's obvious captain... Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #8

Do you have the same issue with Kosher food? n/t Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #16

I like how the Mail just copied and pasted Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #23

Not BS at all, I also don't see the outrage there are around 1800 Subways in the UK/Ireland azurnoir Apr 2014 #88

RIP dipsydoodle Apr 2014 #5

I'm going to take this with a grain of salt because it is the Daily Mail alarimer Apr 2014 #11

Perhaps you can contact Subway and tell the company how you feel about Kosher Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #38

Right, because no other Subways in the UK are serving pork. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #42

Normally I would agree with you Nevernose Apr 2014 #73

catering to fundies Niceguy1 Apr 2014 #13

Expanding customer base Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #25

Yep MO_Moderate Apr 2014 #27

Might also have to do with the price of pork bellies ucrdem Apr 2014 #19

The Subway in my old neighborhood in L.A. was Kosher, all the products Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #20

It's probably a big deal for the same reason Vegemite being Halal certified was... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #26

That's about 10% of the outlets, FWIW muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #28

every now and then you see articles on how menus at fast food chains are different in different dembotoz Apr 2014 #29

Or McD's not serving beef in India. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #45

All they serve is Filet Mcfish and McChicken sandwiches? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2014 #65

like the Royale with Cheese? frylock Apr 2014 #85

I would not eat at Subway get the red out Apr 2014 #30

Do you find it sickening that the US has some Kosher subways? Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #31

Of course get the red out Apr 2014 #32

I don't get it. halal and kosher meat tastes the same as normal meat... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #34

I have a LOT of issues get the red out Apr 2014 #39

Since when have Muslims or Jews eating Kosher or Halal been fundamentalists? Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #47

Common attack methods get the red out Apr 2014 #51

I don't really give a shit what you think of any religion.. Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #56

Orthodox Jews do tend to be fundies and many have joined the Christian right Hippo_Tron Apr 2014 #82

person Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #53

So, are you ready to start a boycott over the Kosher Subways in the U.S.? Luminous Animal Apr 2014 #40

Now that I know about them get the red out Apr 2014 #48

There are what 4 or less kosher Subways? whistler162 Apr 2014 #41

So? Not sure what difference that makes.... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #44

I'm trying to find out how many Halal subways there are Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #52

I think they've kicked it off with 184... Violet_Crumble Apr 2014 #57

Can a store be both Kosher AND Halal? Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #66

Apparently muslims can eat kosher food. CJCRANE Apr 2014 #74

Then there is the Ital diet of Rastafarians which discourages Eleanors38 Apr 2014 #91

Or simply bowing to market pressures and evolving demographics.. LanternWaste Apr 2014 #55

"Righteous rage" get the red out Apr 2014 #61

Oh give me a break. NuclearDem Apr 2014 #58

Can't they just keep the pork seperated from everything else? Shoulders of Giants Apr 2014 #49

That doesn't help them Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #54

It sounds like they're selectively altering the menu MineralMan Apr 2014 #60

That's up to them as far as their customers treestar Apr 2014 #64

BREAKING NEWS Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #68

Source: Daily Fail. Not believing this for one minute. Morons may, though. closeupready Apr 2014 #69

You posted that 'morons' comment several hours after someone posted the link to Subway muriel_volestrangler Apr 2014 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author closeupready Apr 2014 #83

Bet you some of these franchise owners are Muslim, also. Tikki Apr 2014 #72

This is the Daily Mail, don't forget LeftishBrit Apr 2014 #75

Following "strong demand' is not the same as 'caving to demands' JHB Apr 2014 #76

Hey, if they don't want bacon, more power to them. That leaves more for me =) nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #77

And the religionists strike again. Vashta Nerada Apr 2014 #79

I don't have a problem with that per se.. RedCappedBandit Apr 2014 #92