Independent Purchasing Cooperative

Independent Purchasing Cooperative is an independent Subway franchisee-owned and operated purchasing cooperative. Its goal is to implement purchasing and distribution programs that help build a competitive environment for Subway franchisees. Working under the direction of the franchisee board of directors, IPC s management team carefully selects strong trading partners and manages the risks inherent to the costing and distribution of products in the food service industry. The company s board is composed of nine Subway franchisees, each elected by franchisees in one of five regions. Two franchisees are elected from each of the following regions: Northeast United States, Southeast U.S., Midwest U.S. and Western U.S. One franchisee is elected from Canada. Each board member is elected to a two year term and may serve up to three consecutive terms.