Sandwich News & Media

Spicy Pickle inks Texas franchise deal

February 5, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant-development agreement for Houston, bringing the total number of franchises sold up to…

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Spicy Pickle expands with 2 corporate locations

January 31, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has announced the signing of two leases for new corporate-owned restaurant locations, both to be opened in the spring of…

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Subway files suit against Quiznos

January 28, 2008

International Herald Tribune: Subway franchisor Doctor's Associates has filed a suit against Quiznos and iFilm over the "Quiznos vs. Subway TV Ad Challenge,…

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Subway survey: Americans want healthy Super Bowl options

January 24, 2008

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants has found in a recently released survey that although Super Bowl Sunday ranks as the year's third-highest day of…

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Sweet Peppers Deli expands in Miss., Ala. markets

January 22, 2008

COLUMBUS, Miss. — Ken and Brittany West, husband-and-wife team of Wild West Delis, announced plans to open their first Sweet Peppers Deli in Laurel, Miss., in…

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Spicy Pickle set to tackle L.A.

January 16, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced it has sold a multiunit restaurant-development agreement to a franchisee in Los Angeles, bringing the total number of…

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Firehouse Subs opens first mall location

January 16, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. — Firehouse Subs opened its first shopping mall food court location in December 2007, the company has announced. The Millennia Mall…

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Quiznos intros 200-calorie Sammies

January 15, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has introduced 200-calorie, gourmet flatbread Sammies, further expanding its low-calorie menu. At $2 each, the 200-calorie sandwiches come in…

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Sweet Peppers Deli signs Ga., Tenn. franchise agreement

January 14, 2008

COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its plans to open multiple locations in Tennessee and Georgia, with the first location slated to open in…

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Spicy Pickle heads to Windy City

January 13, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant agreement to develop locations in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, increasing the…

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David Deno becomes Quiznos president

January 7, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the appointment of David Deno as president, effective immediately. Deno will report directly to Quiznos chief executive Greg…

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Subway, Chipotle gave best customer service in 2007

December 26, 2007

Fox Business: Subway, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Quiznos provided the best customer service among fast-food and fast-casual restaurants in 2007, according to…

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Dagwood's lays off corporate employees

December 16, 2007

The Tampa Tribune: The Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppe chain has laid off the bulk of its corporate headquarters employees and allegedly has closed its Florida-based…

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Hot dog nation

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Chains such as Evos and Franktitude are taking hot dogs one step further.

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Kelly Roddy named Schlotzsky's brand president

December 9, 2007

ATLANTA — FOCUS Brands has announced that Kelly Roddy has been named brand president of Schlotzsky's, which operates approximately 365 locations nationwide. …

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Sandella's Flatbread starts D.C. expansion

December 5, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has announced it has sold 20 units and signed three leases in the Washington, D.C., metro area, marking the first…

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Lenny's Sub Shop gets gift-card fever

November 26, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Sub Shop announced it has launched the Lenny's Gift Card Program. Guests can purchase gift cards in any amount from $5 to $500.

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Firehouse Subs promotes John Raulerson

November 25, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced the promotion of John L. Raulerson to director of technical services. Raulerson, who has been with the…

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Sweet Peppers Deli heads to the Carolinas

November 20, 2007

COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its entrance into the North and South Carolina markets. Three counties recently were purchased by Tabitha…

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Alberre joins Firehouse Subs real-estate division

November 15, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced Kristen Alberre has joined the company as a manager of real estate. In her new role, Alberre will…

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