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…

Schlotzsky's intros chicken sandwich trio

August 21, 2008

AUSTIN — Schlotzsky's has announced the menu addition of its Hip Chick Trio, slated to debut at participating locations now through Nov. 16.   The new chicken…

Camille's rolls out smoothie line

August 21, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has announced the immediate rollout of its new low-cal smoothie drink creation, the Slim Smoothie, available in…

Quiznos moves forward with international expansion

August 19, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced that it will significantly expand its international restaurant operations with signed agreements in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In…

Quiznos appoints new CEO

August 18, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced it has appointed president Dave Deno to the chief executive post. Deno will take over as CEO on Sept. 30, 2008. He also…

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Sandella's Flatbread expands to Dubai

August 17, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Cafe has sealed a master franchise deal with Dubai-based foodservice management company, Abela & Co. Sandella's…

Spicy Pickle, Sweet Leaf Tea raise funds for BBBS

August 11, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle partnered with Sweet Leaf Tea to help children from Big Brothers Big Sisters set up lemonade-style iced tea stands in Denver to raise…

Tropical Smoothie Café finds success in slow market

August 3, 2008

Florida Today: As fast-food operators continue to suffer from a sluggish economy, the Tropical Smoothie Café chain continues to grow.   The Destin…

Sandella's expands into Pa.

July 24, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has inked a multiunit franchising deal with Oliver and Jessica Kiely to bring two new restaurants to…

Quiznos bread supplier closes shop

July 24, 2008

9News.com: Gerards, a bread supplier to chains such as Quiznos, shut down operations early Thursday, leaving several restaurants in the Denver area without…

Spiedie Bistro opens in southern Pa.

July 22, 2008

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — New fast-casual restaurant, Spiedie Bistro, has opened in Phoenixville, Pa., 30 miles west of Philadelphia.   Spiedie Bistro evolved from…

Spicy Pickle opens first Michigan location

July 20, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has announced the grand opening of its 42nd restaurant in Portage, Mich.   The new restaurant marks the 14th state for…

Quiznos inks Middle Eastern expansion deals

July 20, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced plans to open new restaurants in the Middle East this year as part of a push to sell its sub sandwiches in international and…