The $5 footlong may not be coming back anytime soon to Subway, but the sandwich chain is rolling out a limited-time $6.99 deal that seems aimed at quieting concerns about high menu prices.

People can get any footlong sub for $6.99 right now. People can get footlong subs at the $6.99 price from now through May 31.

Subway says they're reducing the price of its famous footlong sandwiches beginning Friday for a limited time.

“People want the right mix of price, taste and quality when grabbing ... "That means access to Subway’s entire menu of footlong subs, piled high with freshly sliced deli meats, crisp veggies ...