May 28, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has re-introduced its Chipotle Chicken sandwich for a limited time, the company has announced. The sandwich, which…
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Smallbusiness.aol.com: Moe's Southwest Grill, Not Your Average Joe's, Which Wich and El Pollo Loco were just a few of the franchise brands named by consumers…
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DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their…
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TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, has announced the immediate rollout at all Camille's Sidewalk CafÃ…
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CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to compliment its current menu of 12 hot-grilled-to-order subs. The new…
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The latest limited-time offer from Firehouse Subs, the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket sub, has become part of the chain's permanent…
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced Michael Fattizzi and Ashley Miles as the newest members of its marketing team. As regional marketing…
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CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…
read nowby Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
A smaller footprint and pick-up window round out the list of changes.
read nowMay 11, 2009
BlueMauMau: The Ontario Divisional Court has approved for certification a Canada-wide class action lawsuit brought by Quiznos franchisees against their…
read nowby Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
From Kansas City to New York City, these independent operations are changing the fast casual landscape.
read nowApril 30, 2009
The Star (Toronto): The president of a group of disgruntled Quiznos franchisees says the fast-food chain has been granted a court injunction, forcing him to…
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DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new company-owned restaurants, one in Los Angeles and a second in Las Colinas, Texas., and three…
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Così Inc. has reported that system-wide comparable restaurant sales in the first quarter for restaurants in operation more than 15 months…
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The Orlando Sentinel: Bill Whitaker, the founder of the Crispers salad and sandwich chain, opened a different kind of restaurant after he sold Crispers to…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced today it will feature one of its most popular classic sandwiches each day of the week, plus a choice of…
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DENVER -- Quiznos has introduced a new corporate slogan, "Move Swiftly With a Clear Purpose… Do It Today," designed to encourage the organization to enhance…
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HOUSTON — Spicy Pickle has announced the opening of its first location in Houston on April 19, marking the fourth location in the state. The other locations…
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AUSTIN, Texas — For the 27th year in a row, Austin, Texas, residents willl participate in the annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run, the city's longest-running 5K that…
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News 3 (Memphis, Tenn.): Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies said Ashley Johnson, 24, has opened up as many as 100 credit card accounts since December using…
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