July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. sandwich chain Subway on Monday

named former Burger King executive Jonathan Fitzpatrick as its

CEO starting July 28, tapping a fast-food industry veteran to

lift sales and help expand its business globally.

Most recently, Fitzpatrick served as president and CEO of

automotive services firm Driven Brands ( DRVN ). Prior to that,

he held several leadership positions in Burger King, including

executive vice president, and chief brand and operations

officer.

Subway, which operates nearly 37,000 restaurants worldwide,

was bought by private equity firm Roark Capital about two years

ago in a deal that valued the company at up to $9.55 billion,

including debt.

Fitzpatrick replaces John Chidsey, who stepped down at the

end of last year after five years at the helm.

The company said Fitzpatrick will work with interim CEO

Carrie Walsh during the transition.