Quiznos names new CEO

October 4, 2010

Quiznos has announced the appointment of Greg MacDonald as CEO of Quiznos worldwide. MacDonald succeeds former CEO and Quiznos founder Rick Schaden, who will…

Firehouse Subs recognizes October as Fire Safety Month

October 3, 2010

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is kicking off October's Fire Safety Month by passing out fire safety tips to ensure each family has an emergency plan.

Schlotzsky’s is first Austin restaurant to intro Coca-Cola Freestyle

September 30, 2010

Austin-based Schlotzsky's will be the first restaurant in Austin, Texas, to offer the Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain. Schlotzsky’s initially plans to feature the…

Johnny Rockets, Halsted Street Deli unveil co-branded fast casual restaurant

September 21, 2010

In a first-ever merger for both brands, Johnny Rockets and Halsted Street Deli have opened two combined restaurants in downtown Chicago. The restaurants are…

Beautiful Brands names leading development agent for Midwest Camille’s

September 19, 2010

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has named Jason Lowman as lead development agent for Camille’s Sidewalk Café in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa…

Jimmy John's employees stage massive protest

September 19, 2010

Jimmy John's employees in Minneapolis have picketed the store in an effort to receive increased wages and better labor practices.

Quiznos signs MFA for Argentina, Chile and Ecuador

September 14, 2010

Quiznos has announced that a master franchise agreement has been signed to expand into Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company's strategy for…

McAlister's Deli names new president/CEO

September 8, 2010

After announcing the pending departure of former CEO Phil Friedman in July, McAlister's Deli has ended its search for a new president. The company has named…

Schlotzsky’s adds three chicken sandwich LTOs

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September 2, 2010

As the weather cools down, Schlotzsky's Route 66 promotion is winding its way toward California, with the offering of three new limited-time-only signature…

Zagat rates Atlanta Bread Top 5 in healthy options

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In the recently released 2010 Zagat Fast Food Survey, which included 136 national restaurant chains, Atlanta Bread received Top 5 distinctions in two key…

Spicy Pickle Q2 revenue drops slightly

September 2, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. operator and franchisor of its Spicy Pickle and Bread Garden Urban Cafe brands, has reported its results for the second quarter…

Newk’s Express Café to open 10 N.C. locations

September 1, 2010

Newk's Express Café has signed an area development agreement with a new franchise group to bring 10 locations to the North Carolina markets of Winston-Salem…

Firehouse Subs to open in Louisville, Ky.

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August 29, 2010

Firehouse Subs has announced the Aug. 31 grand opening of its first location in Louisville, Ky., to be opened by franchisee George Scherzer.

Schlotzsky’s joins Healthy Dining locator

August 12, 2010

Schlotzsky’s has the online resource www.HealthyDiningFinder.com to offer guests a selection of healthier menu options and corresponding nutrition information.

A glance in the rearview mirror

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

I apologize in advance for stating the obvious: The recession has taken a toll on the restaurant industry.  Industry traffic is down; the majority of chains…

Charley's brings back Asian BBQ sandwich

August 10, 2010

Charley's Grilled Subs will reintroduce its Spicy Asian BBQ sandwich Aug. 16, adding an ethnic flavor to the restaurant’s traditionally all-American lineup.

Quiznos preps for international expansion

August 8, 2010

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.

Which Wich opens in Vegas

August 3, 2010

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is set to open in Las Vegas on Aug. 4, 2010. It is the first Which Wich in Nevada and the 20th state for the Which Wich chain.

People - The threshold to success

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

As CEO of a predominately franchised chain of restaurants, I often challenge my team to examine the differences between the high and low restaurant sales…

Quiznos ads go from talking ovens to singing animals

July 19, 2010

Quiznos has debuted a new national broadcast advertising campaign featuring three cats – nicknamed the "Singimals"– singing the features of Quiznos new $5, $…