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…

Firehouse Subs expands into Kansas City

April 30, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced plans for expansion into the Kansas City, Mo., area. The introduction of the Firehouse Subs brand into this…

Earl of Sandwich, Areas USA partner for airport, turnpike locations

April 29, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. — Earl of Sandwich and Areas USA have announced an agreement naming Earl of Sandwich as the exclusive national sandwich concept to Areas USA for…

McAlister's president receives IFMA award

April 17, 2008

RIDGELAND, Miss. — The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) has awarded the 2008 Silver Plate in the Chain Full Service category to Phil…

Spicy Pickle comps increase 5%

April 16, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle's first quarter 2008 same-store sales increased nearly 5 percent compared with the first quarter of 2007, the company announced. The…

Firehouse Subs to add 26 Fla. locations

April 15, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced plans for its expansion into Miami-Dade County and as far south as Key West.   The introduction of the…

Quiznos founder, wife to fight homelessness

April 13, 2008

Rocky Mountain News: Quiznos founder Rick Schaden and his wife, Cheryl, have launched a Denver-based foundation, America's Road Home, to help end homelessness…

McAlister's repurchases eight La. restaurants

April 10, 2008

RIDGELAND, Miss. — McAlister's Deli has announced it has purchased eight franchisee-owned restaurants in Louisiana from Mark Hagwood of Hagwood Management…