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.

Spicy Pickle CEO discusses long-term growth

September 10, 2008

Trading Markets: Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. CEO Marc Geman said the company is aggressively looking at potential acquisitions of smaller chains that lack…

Cosi asks consumers to 'lighten up'

September 8, 2008

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Beginning the week of Sept 8, Cosi guests will have more opportunities to make healthier choices, as the sandwich chain rolls out…

Sweet Peppers Deli moves into Mississippi Gulf Coast

September 3, 2008

GULFPORT, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced that its newest set of franchisees, David and Joyce Cadwallader, plan to open their first location in…

Charley's Grilled Subs franchisee to give employee kidney

September 3, 2008

OREM, Utah — Marcus Gilbert, a Utah-area Charley's Grilled Subs franchisee, will donate a kidney Sept. 12 to his 16-year-old employee, Juan Delgado. …

Former Quiznos CEO looks to new turnaround venture

August 28, 2008

The Economist: Throughout his career, Greg Brenneman has gone looking for companies in need of help. This led him first to Bain, a consulting firm, and then in…

Sandella's continues Calif. expansion

August 28, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has announced a multiunit development deal with franchisee Jerry Phim, who recently signed a deal to bring…

Sandella's to roll into Michigan

August 26, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a multiunit deal with franchisee John Laux that will bring three new locations to Grand Rapids…