Schlotzsky's intros new beef sandwiches

March 20, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas-based fast-casual chain Schlotzsky's has announced the introduction of its Angus Beef Round Up, a promotion that includes three new…

New World Restaurant Group seeks name change

March 13, 2007

Denver Post: New World Restaurant Group, parent company of  Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels, will ask shareholders to approve a name change at…

Dairy Queen ads a hit on YouTube

March 12, 2007

Marketing Daily: Dairy Queen ads touting the chain's new FlameThrower Chicken Sandwich and original FlameThrower GrillBurger are drawing rave reviews on the…

Subway introduces "fit" menu

March 7, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The Subway restaurant chain is introducing new "fit" menu items on March 12 in its restaurants across the country.   The new Subway Fresh…

Quiznos names former Yum exec to marketing post

March 5, 2007

DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has appointed Steve Provost to the position of executive vice president and chief marketing officer, effective March 26. …

Firehouse Subs eyeing Las Vegas expansion

February 26, 2007

Las Vegas Business Press: Fast-casual sandwich chain Firehouse Subs is planning to open 25 sandwich shops in the Las Vegas area over the next five years…

Quiznos rolls out new Prime Rib sandwich

February 26, 2007

DENVER — Sandwich chain Quiznos is adding a new Prime Rib on Garlic Bread toasted sub to its restaurants around the country.   The Prime Rib on Garlic Bread…

Quiznos franchisees claim continued struggles

February 26, 2007

New York Times: A group of Quiznos franchisees filed suit in Michigan Feb. 23 seeking class-action status over grievances including franchise fees and…

Former Quiznos exec pleads not guilty to new charges

February 26, 2007

CBS4Denver: Scott Darrell Lippitt, a former executive vice president of marketing for Denver-based Quiznos, pleaded not guilty to additional charges related…

Lenny's Subs plans Indy expansion

February 25, 2007

Memphis Business Journal: A Lenny's Sub Shops franchisee group is planning to open 28 locations of the Memphis-based concept in the Indianapolis area. The…

Brawling over breakfast

The fast-casual battle for breakfast is shaping up to be a bruiser.

Atlanta Bread Co. intros new bread, menu offerings

February 8, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — Atlanta Bread Co. has introduced a new Italian ciabatta bread, which will be a permanent offering sold in the restaurant's bakery.   For a…

Red Robin to buy 17 franchises

February 1, 2007

Denver Business Journal: Colorado-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has agreed to buy 17 of its franchise restaurants in California for $47.5 million. The…

NBA's Sidney Green joins Earl of Sandwich

February 1, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — National restaurant chain Earl of Sandwich has hired former NBA star Sidney Green as its new director of Non-Traditional Development, the…

Former Quiznos exec pleads not guilty to new charges

January 29, 2007

KKTV-11: Scott Darrell Lippitt, former vice president of marketing for the Quiznos sandwich chain, pled not guilty to additional charges in relation to his…

Quiznos franchisees criticize corporate office, close locations

January 29, 2007

Evansville Courier & Press: The owner of a recently closed East Side Quiznos Subs franchise criticized the corporation's business practices and thanked…

Renamed Doc Green's expands menu

January 28, 2007

ATLANTA — Doc Green's Salads & Grill, formerly Doc Green's Gourmet Salads, has adopted a new moniker to reflect its additional menu options, which include…

Cosi signs Middle East expansion deal

January 23, 2007

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. has signed a deal with United Arab Emirates-based Al Tayer Group to develop Cosi restaurants in Middle Eastern markets. Under its…

Panera marks trans-fat-free anniversary

January 22, 2007

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — February marks the one-year anniversary of Panera Bread's voluntary removal of trans fat from its bakery-cafe menu on a national…

One-legged bank robber orders Penn Station sub after heist

January 22, 2007

Richmond Times-Dispatch: A one-legged bank robber in a wheelchair headed to Penn Station East Coast Subs for a bite after he was left stranded by his…