Jonathan Fitzpatrick

Jonathan Fitzpatrick, Non-Executive Chair of the Board

Jonathan Fitzpatrick serves as Non-Executive Chair of the Board. Fitzpatrick was named Chief Executive Officer of Subway, one of the largest restaurant brands, in July 2025.

Previously, he was Driven Brands President and Chief Executive Officer from July 2012 to May 2025. He served as a member of the board of directors since April 2018. Previously, he served as a member of the board of managers of Driven Investor LLC.

Prior to joining Driven Brands, Fitzpatrick served in various capacities with Burger King Corporation both prior to and after its acquisition by 3G Capital.

Between February 2011 and June 2012, he was Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Operations Officer for Burger King, where he led the biggest equipment and menu overhaul in the brand’s history, the development of new operational tools, and notable unit expansion that impacted operating and financial performance at the fast-food franchising giant.

At Burger King, he also served as Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Senior Vice President of Operations, Europe Middle East and Africa. Prior to this role, he was Senior Vice President, Development and Franchising.

Before Burger King, Fitzpatrick was President and Chief Operations Officer of Texas Digital Systems; he began his career in Dublin and London, working for Diageo Plc – the world’s largest premium drinks business.

He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Nothing Bundt Cakes. 

Fitzpatrick was born and raised in Dublin Ireland and holds both his Bachelor's and Graduate degrees from the University College Dublin, Ireland.