Togo's names VP of branding and marketing

December 14, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has named Renae Scott as the company's new vice president of branding and marketing.   Prior to joining Togo's, Scott…

Quiznos donates $5M to law school

December 4, 2008

Denver Business Journal: Richard and Rick Schaden, the father-and-son majority owners of the Quizno's sandwich chain, have given $5 million to the University…

Charley's Grilled Subs gears up for Philly celebration

December 3, 2008

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs will celebrate National Philly Cheesesteak Month beginning Jan. 1 at all of its 365 locations.   The company will also…

Firehouse Subs names training manager

November 24, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has named Shane Mitchell the manager of corporate training, the company announced. Mitchell will conduct all franchisee and…

Sandella's to land at Newark airport

November 23, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Restaurant operator Silver Lining is opening a Sandella's Flatbread Café in Terminal B1 of Newark Liberty International Airport in New…

Mall restaurants expect traffic decline

November 19, 2008

The Wall Street Journal: As retail traffic fell 12.4 percent in October compared with last year, restaurant chains with a bulk of their locations in malls and…

Submarina names two to executive posts

November 18, 2008

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Submarina California Subs has hired Kirk Thompson as executive vice president of area development and Vicki Finley as the company's…

Sandella's to open 4 units in Michigan

November 17, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a contract with J & K Industries to introduce the concept to the Southeast Michigan area, the…

Quiznos launches Prime Rib LTO

November 17, 2008

DENVER -- Toasted sandwich chain Quiznos has introduced a limited-time prime rib sandwich featuring a portion and a half of slow roasted prime rib, sliced thin…

Lenny's Sub Shop rolls out 'Economic Stimulus Package'

November 13, 2008

MEMPHIS — Lenny's Sub Shop is launching a 10th Anniversary nationwide Scratch-and-Win Sweepstakes at all 180 of its locations. Prizes range from free fountain…

Firehouse Subs partners with racing team

November 6, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Firehouse Subs will sponsor Stohr Cars North America in the 2008 American Road Race of Champions on Nov. 8 at Road Atlanta in Braselton…

QSRs want slice of fast casual pie

Quick-serve restaurants move to upscale décor, menu to attract customers.

Spiedie Bistro intros new sandwich

October 12, 2008

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — Fast casual concept Spiedie Bistro, which opened in July, has added a new sandwich to its menu. The Felson, Spiedie Bistro's version of…

Jimmy John's intros new sandwich

October 9, 2008

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops has introduced its first new menu item in four years, the company announced.   The Ultimate Porker Club…

Caught in the crisis

Economic conditions batter the industry, but operators insist quality still key.

Togo's to drop prices on Wednesdays

September 29, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO  — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced the start of 1970s Flashback Wednesdays to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. …

Quiznos appoints Clyde Rucker executive VP, CFO

September 25, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced that Clyde Rucker has been named to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Prior to this…

Tropical Smoothie launches bistro sandwich menu

September 17, 2008

DESTIN, Fla. — Tropical Smoothie Café has created a new line of bistro sandwiches that will be available at all 275 café locations.   The sandwich menu…

Spicy Pickle signs third San Diego deal

September 16, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the signing of a lease for a Spicy Pickle location in San Diego.   The new restaurant marks the third lease for the Spicy…

XFormity, Cosi partner on restaurant reporting solution

September 11, 2008

DALLAS — XFormity Technologies and Cosi Inc. have announced the deployment of XFormity's Business Intelligence solution across all Cosi corporate restaurants.