This document compares two major fast food chains, McDonald's and Subway. It finds that McDonald's outlets have more sitting capacity than Subway, with 75 persons versus 30. While McDonald's is seen as a family place, Subway is seen as more formal. Although Subway's sandwiches have fewer calories and fat than McDonald's burgers, McDonald's is often associated with weight gain while Subway promotes weight loss. McDonald's has a slightly larger menu than Subway, at 40+ items versus 50+ items. McDonald's is also more commonly chosen for celebrations compared to Subway.