Subway Backtracks on Phelps in Light of Kellogg’s Boycott

Despite our report earlier this week, Subway has decided NOT to drop U.S. Olypmic swimming star Michael Phelps.

The company said in a statement:

"Like most Americans, and like Michael Phelps himself, we were disappointed in his behavior. Also like most Americans, we accept his apology. Moving forward, he remains in our plans."

The apparent change of heart from Subway comes as more people encourage a boycott of Kellogg’s, a company that has definitely dumped Phelps.

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