Charley's Grilled Subs makes best franchise list

June 18, 2009

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs has announced it was named 145 out of 300 on Dun & Bradstreet's All Star Best of Best Franchise list. Still run by…

Parents magazine rates best fast casuals

June 17, 2009

Corner Bakery Cafe, Fazoli's, Noodles & Company, Taco Del Mar and others made the Parents magazine list of Top 10 Best Fast Casual Restaurants in 2009. …

Penn Station announces systemwide roll-out of cold subs

June 17, 2009

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to complement its menu of 12 hot, grilled-to-order subs.   Following…

Capriotti's opens 17th Delaware location

June 15, 2009

REHOBETH BEACH, De. — Capriotti's has announced the mid-June opening of its 17th location in Delaware, in the town of Rehoboth Beach.   Menu classics such as…

Schlotzsky's rolls out trio of sandwiches

June 9, 2009

Austin, Texas — Schlotzsky's has launched its Bacon Smokecheezy Three-zy menu items at locations until August 30, the company has announced. The product line…

Company veteran named Quiznos new president

President of Quiznos Canada shifts focus to U.S. operations.

Zebu Forno opens fourth N.J. location

June 8, 2009

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Zebu Forno, the European-style bakery and café, has announced it has opened its fourth New Jersey location and first in Morris County in…

Quiznos launches Torpedo sandwich promo

June 7, 2009

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of its "Where Do You Torpedo?" promotioon, giving consumers the chance to win $10,000 for demonstrating how to eat…

Potbelly adds Zapp's potato chips to offerings

June 1, 2009

CHICAGO — Potbelly Sandwich Works is having a "Free Chip Celebration" on June 3 to introduce its new side offering: Zapp's potato chips.   On June 3 from 1…

Capriotti's named 2009 World Series of Poker sandwich

May 31, 2009

LAS VEGAS — Capriotti's has announced its selection as the official sandwich of the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP), a designation given to the company for…

Charley's Grilled Subs brings back Chipotle Chicken sandwich

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…

Consumers name Moe's Southwest Grill next 'It' brand

May 27, 2009

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…

Quiznos launches microloan initiative

May 19, 2009

DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has announced a microloan initiative established to provide funding for current franchise owners seeking to expand their…

Mini sandwiches latest Camille's menu rollout

May 19, 2009

TULSA, Okla. — Beautiful Brands International, parent company to Camille's Sidewalk Café, has announced the immediate rollout at all Camille's Sidewalk CafÃ…

Penn Station testing cold deli subs

May 18, 2009

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…

Firehouse Subs makes Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket permanent item

May 18, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The latest limited-time offer from Firehouse Subs, the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket sub, has become part of the chain's permanent…

Firehouse Subs announces new marketing hires

May 14, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced Michael Fattizzi and Ashley Miles as the newest members of its marketing team.   As regional marketing…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

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…

McAlister's launches new prototype

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A smaller footprint and pick-up window round out the list of changes.

Court approves Canada-wide class action suit against Quiznos

May 11, 2009

BlueMauMau: The Ontario Divisional Court has approved for certification a Canada-wide class action lawsuit brought by Quiznos franchisees against their…