Consumer Reports releases first QSR survey; smaller chains prevail

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

June 29, 2011

Quick-service giants McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell failed to impress Consumer Reports subscribers in the magazine's first-ever quick-service food…

Firehouse Subs approves $250k in first responder grants

June 28, 2011

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has approved 20 grant requests valued at more than $250,000 that will assist fire departments, police departments…

Schlotzsky’s gains growth momentum

June 23, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed 75 franchise agreements for a total of 25 restaurants that will each house the Schlotzsky’s, Cinnabon and Carvel…

McAlister’s Deli brings back successful Tea Town promo

June 22, 2011

McAlister’s Deli and its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion is again searching for Tea Town USA, its biggest summer promotion to date. McAlister’s will use its…

Quiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion

June 15, 2011

As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…

Schlotzsky's brings back menu favorites, intros new sandwich

June 8, 2011

Schlotzsky’s is spicing things up this summer as it brings back two popular sandwich combinations and unveils a third for its ‘Hot Hitz’ summer promotion.

Quiznos to enter Florida c-store locations

June 5, 2011

Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…

Tossed signs franchise agreement for five new Boston locations

May 23, 2011

Tossed, offering garden salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement authorizing the development of five new…

Quiznos customers get Groupon’s largest deal to date

May 17, 2011

Groupon Inc. has announced a partnership with Quiznos to launch its biggest deal to date. The discount is aimed at creating repeat customers at the sandwich…

Togo’s voluntarily recalls pastrami meat

May 15, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches recently learned that the supplier of its pastrami meat product, Rose & Shore, has issued a voluntary recall in accordance with USDA…

Togo’s to develop 11 new West Coast locations

May 10, 2011

Togo’s Sandwiches has announced the signing of six agreements with single and multi-unit developers that would bring 11 new locations to California. The…

Top 100: Muscle Maker Grill No. 86

May 10, 2011

86. Muscle Maker Grill

Top 100: Baker Bros American Deli No. 82

May 10, 2011

82. Baker Bros American Deli

Pita Pit to give customers Ultimate Choice

May 3, 2011

Pita Pit turned has turned to its loyal customers to help decide what flavors they want to see spicing up menus across the nation with its newest program…

Charley’s Grilled Subs opens in Brazil

April 19, 2011

Charley’s Grilled Subs is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first Brazil location. The new restaurant will offer diners the chance to…

Wingstop debuts Glider chicken sandwiches

April 18, 2011

Wingstop is expanding its menu to include its original version of the chicken sandwich – Gliders.

Newk’s signs 24-unit development deal

April 18, 2011

Newk’s Express Café has awarded 24 new franchise locations in the 2011 first quarter. Four separate groups have committed to opening restaurants in…

BBI founder David Rutkauskas to pen book

April 14, 2011

David Rutkauskas, founder and president of Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced his plans to write a book in collaboration with well known editor…

Firehouse Subs signs agreement for 429 new locations

April 10, 2011

Firehouse Subs has announced the signing of nine area representative development agreements set to add 429 restaurants to the chain’s growing portfolio. The…

Charley’s Grilled Subs hires first COO

April 6, 2011

For the first time in the restaurant chain’s 25-year history, Charley’s Grilled Subs has hired a chief operating officer to guide the brand into the future.