Going out to eat lunch at a deli shouldn't be something that stresses you out, but if you see this deli slicer red flag you may want to reconsider.

Save the Deli: Smash the Slicing Machines Delis that cut by machine steam their meat for less time, then compensate by cutting it paper thin, so you won’t have a problem chewing.

Some franchisees have "mixed reviews" on Subway’s deli slicers and their affect on business. The sandwich chain rolled them out to U.S. locations in 2023.

Subway is giving away 1 million subs to mark the debut of their automated deli slicers in 20,000 stores. ... He said employees are slicing meats during prep hours. The machines are also automated.

Subway, which is up for sale, debuts a new lineup of meat-heavy hero sandwiches such as the half-pound Beast. Free six-inch subs on July 11.

Deli meat slicers have been installed in 20,000 restaurants, the release stated. Additionally, Subway invested over $80 million in the meat slicers, which were gifted to all of the U.S. franchisees.

Subway has introduced deli slicers and freshly sliced meats at stores as the latest step in its ongoing effort to revamp itself. The company is also adding four "Deli Heroes" to the menu.