Which Wich expands sandwich sizes

February 6, 2011

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches has added two larger sandwich sizes — 10.5 inches and a 14-inch Superwich — to complement the classic 7-inch item. In addition…

Quiznos maps India expansion route

February 3, 2011

Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement that will enable the opening of its first location in India. The agreement was signed as part of the company’s…

Firehouse Subs cofounder named to FRLA Hall

January 26, 2011

Robin Sorensen, cofounder of Firehouse Subs, has been named to the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association's Hall of Fame. He joins some of the Sunshine…

Which Wich opens in Atlanta

January 19, 2011

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches will open its doors in Atlanta, signifying the chain’s first restaurant in Georgia.

McAlister's Deli returns 5 Under 500

January 16, 2011

McAlister’s Deli is helping its guests stick to their New Year's resolutions by bringing back a popular promotion.

Fast casual menu additions get spicy infusion

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

January 16, 2011

Fast casual restaurants across all menu categories are rolling out new items focused on spicier flavors, a trend that has been growing for the last 10 years.

Quiznos layoffs double original report

January 12, 2011

Less than a week after announcing it was laying off about 69 employees at its Denver-based headquarters, Quiznos is now expected to cut even deeper.

Togo's to celebrate National Pastrami Day

January 10, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches has announced that in honor of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14, the company’s unprecedented Pastrami Guarantee will be returning.

Firehouse Subs expands Coke Freestyle rollout

January 10, 2011

Firehouse Subs will become the first chain to conduct a market-wide transition to the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser.

Quiznos headquarters issues pink slips

January 9, 2011

Just three months after naming Greg MacDonald as its new CEO, Quiznos has laid off about 70 employees at its Denver-based headquarters.

Camille's Sidewalk Cafe rolls out flatbread pizzas

January 6, 2011

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe has announced a systemwide and immediate roll out of its new Artisan Flatbread Pizza.

Opinion: Great expectations in customer service

Penn Station president Craig Dunway discusses the issues that make customer service a win or lose proposition.

Potbelly rolls out Alteryx BI platform

January 2, 2011

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has implemented the Alteryx Geographic Business Intelligence technology platform to manage its sales processes and expansion strategy as…

Firehouse adds first menu addition in two years

December 20, 2010

Firehouse Subs has blazed a path for its new Turkey Bacon Ranch sandwich, the first menu addition for the chain in nearly two years.

Illinois Jimmy John's investigated for salmonella

December 19, 2010

Jimmy John's restaurants in nine Illinois counties are being investigated for salmonella contamination. According to a story in The Examiner, the contamination…

Resolution Salad helps Tossed customers keep the weight off

December 13, 2010

Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, has announced the debut of its 2011 Resolution Salad, a delicious way for people to keep their…

Saladworks expands to Louisiana

December 13, 2010

Saladworks has announced an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La., areas, marking more growth in…

Newk’s Express Café caps year of growth

December 12, 2010

Since opening its first restaurant in Oxford, Miss., in 2004, Newk’s Express Café has grown to more than 30 locations in seven primarily southeastern states.

Which Wich reports record week of growth

December 9, 2010

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches opened four stores in six days, marking the busiest development week in the franchisor’s seven-year history. By the end of 2010…

Schlotzsky’s named in Top 50 franchises for minorities

December 7, 2010

The National Minority Franchising Initiative's (NMFI) has named Schlotzsky's to its list of "50 Top Franchises for Minorities."