Subway’s recently-introduced $6.99, 6-inch meal deal appears to be ending earlier than expected, but a recent promotion for 20% off subs starts this week.

According to the chain, the deal launched Nov. 3 to celebrate National Sandwich Day. It offered customers their selection of a six-inch sub, a tiny fountain drink and a bag of chips or cookies.

But citing a communication sent to operators on Nov. 22, Restaurant Business Online magazine reported Subway chain was ending the deal Wednesday due to “impoverished act.”

“The Meal Deal was designed to assist drive a lift in traffic, sales and, ultimately, restaurant-level profitability, and delivered on these objectives during the economy test,” the communication obtained by the food information outlet said. “While the national Meal Deal promotion is delivering the expected number of daily redemptions, overall the promotion is not driving the anticipated results.”

In an emailed statement to USA TODAY Wednesday, Subway did not respond to questions about the deal’s early cancellation or impoverished act update, but a business spokesperson did declare the chain quickly adjusts worth offers when essential.

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“Subway’s way to worth is considerate and strategic, leveraging data to assist settlement buyer needs while protecting franchisee profits,” the Subway spokesperson told USA TODAY. “We continuously test recent worth platforms aimed at helping drive profitable traffic and encouraging repeat visits. We receive feedback and data seriously, and if needed, we quickly adjust course to ensure we’re doing what’s best for our franchisees, guests and overall business.”

USA TODAY also learned the $6.99 six-inch meal deal will still be available through the business’s digital channels through Dec. 26.

recent 20% off deal begins

According to chain’s website, starting Wednesday customers can receive 20% off any sub by using the digital code TWENTYOFF. The propose is available online or thru the app through Jan. 5.

In late October, the sandwich chain unveiled its Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookie. The cookie launched Nov. 1 and will be sold until Dec. 31, the business previously said. It is the second footlong cookie Subway has ever release and is also the chain’s first holiday footlong cookie, a Subway spokesperson previously told USA TODAY.

Other quick-food restaurant chains including McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and Taco Bell, also took part in the worth meal wars this year in an attempt to retain and attract customers leery of rising prices, USA TODAY previously reported.

Contributing: Amaris Encinas and Saleen Martin

Natalie Neysa Alund is a elder reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and pursue her on X @nataliealund.