Capriotti's plans West, Midwest expansion

July 10, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Specialty sandwich retailer Capriotti's has announced it has signed area development agreements to rapidly expand in the West, Midwest and…

Quiznos franchisees in Pa. file class action suit

July 10, 2008

Forbes: A group of Quiznos franchisees in southwestern Pennsylvania are suing the sandwich chain, saying it promotes "grossly inflated" company profits at…

Sandella's signs 40-unit franchise deal

July 6, 2008

ASHVILLE, N.C. — Sandella's Flatbread has announced that Steve and Deidra Holland have signed a franchise-development agreement with the company to bring 4…

Firehouse Subs returns Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub

July 2, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs is bringing the Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub back to its menu for a limited time. The Sub, which debuted in 2007 as…

Ken Green promoted to McAlister's Deli as COO

June 30, 2008

RIDGELAND, Miss. — McAlister's Deli has announced the promotion of Ken Green to the newly created position of chief operating officer.   Green joined the…

Zaxby's intros new snack sandwich

June 29, 2008

ATHENS, Ga. — Fast casual chicken finger chain Zaxby's has added a new snack-sized Nibbler sandwich to its menu. To promote the new item, the chain is giving…

Traceability key tomato issue

Fast casuals, industry respond to recent salmonella outbreak.

COVER: On the menu

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 22, 2008

R&D is critical. Are you doing it right?

Potbelly Sandwich names Aylwin B. Lewis CEO

June 19, 2008

CHICAGO — Potbelly Sandwich Works has announced that Aylwin B. Lewis has joined the company as its president and chief executive officer.   Bryant Keil…

Capriotti's named World Series of Poker sandwich sponsor

June 18, 2008

LAS VEGAS — Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, the Las Vegas-based specialty sandwich retailer with nearly 50 locations nationwide, has announced that it has been…

Sweet Pepper Deli adds Miss. location

June 16, 2008

COLUMBUS, Miss. — The newest franchise for Sweet Peppers Deli opened its doors in Laurel, Miss., with proceeds from the restaurant's opening party going to…

Quiznos intros 5 Meat Stack

June 9, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of a new addition to its $5 menu, the 5 Meat Stack.   The 5 Meat Stack features oven-roasted turkey, honey-cured…

Schlotzsky's rolls out limited-time summer promo

June 2, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas - Schlotzsky's has announced that now through Aug. 17, at participating locations, it is serving up two new products: the Ranch Club Sandwich and…

Sandella's Flatbread expands to Midwest

May 29, 2008

FARGO, N.D. — MacDella's LLC has signed a large franchise-development agreement with Sandella's Flatbread to bring more than 200 restaurants to nine Midwest…

Technomic study: Consumers want more sandwich variety

May 20, 2008

CHICAGO — New research from foodservice consultants Technomic has found that though preferences for traditional sandwiches remain strong, consumers are looking…

Zebu Forno intros new menu design

May 8, 2008

RED BANK, N.J. — Zebu Forno has introduced a newly-designed menu that incorporates elements of the chain's store design and graphics, along with recently…

Bruegger's launches frozen coffee drink, summer menu

May 8, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced the launch of its Brrrueggaccino, a new frozen, blended coffee drink.   The summer menu also includes…

Quiznos donates 250 sandwiches to homeless

May 8, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced it is partnering with America's Road Home to donate Quiznos' $5 Deli Favorites sandwiches to 250 homeless families in the Denver…

Spicy Pickle unveils billboard marketing campaign

May 7, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has unveiled a string of new billboards in the Denver area to promote the sandwich franchise.   The billboards feature creatively spelled…

Quiznos offers customers discounted menu

April 30, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of a limited-time offer on its large sandwich selection, led by $5 Deli Favorites.   For the month of May, all…