Subway Restaurant Has Closed in Rockville

The sandwich chain has shuttered its location at 2 N. Washington St. in the Courthouse Center.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Subway Restaurant Has Closed in Rockville

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A popular sandwich franchise has officially closed its doors at 2 N. Washington St. in Rockville. Signage posted at the storefront confirmed that the location in the Courthouse Center is no longer in operation.

Why it matters

The closure marks the end of this specific Subway outlet in downtown Rockville, changing the landscape of local dining options in the Courthouse Center. While this site has shut down, the brand maintains a continued presence elsewhere in the city.

The closed restaurant was situated at 2 N. Washington St., while Subway continues to serve the Rockville area from three other sites at 15106 Frederick Road, 1402 Rockville Pike, and 1298 E. Gude Drive.

The players

Subway

Subway is a global fast-food franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads.

The details

The permanent closure of the Courthouse Center storefront follows a recent trend of consolidation for the sandwich chain, which also closed a location in Germantown earlier in 2026. Developers now expect a new Japanese deli and grocery store to replace the restaurant in the near future.

The Subway at 2 N. Washington St. was reported closed on October 8, 2026.
A separate Subway location in Germantown closed earlier in 2026.

Market Landscape

This closure aligns with the 2026 consolidation of retail and fast-food footprints in suburban Maryland as brands reevaluate their physical locations. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward optimizing storefront density while making space for new specialty culinary concepts.

Local diners who frequented the 2 N. Washington St. location will need to shift their patronage to one of the remaining three Subway sites in Rockville. Customers looking for new food options can anticipate the arrival of a Japanese deli and grocery store in the vacated space.

The takeaway

Changes in local dining options often signal shifts in demand or property management strategies at major commercial centers like Courthouse Center. Residents should monitor local development news to see when the incoming Japanese deli plans to begin its operations.