Obee's Franchise Systems announces restructuring

March 26, 2008

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The board of directors of Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. has approved a 100-for-1 reverse split of the company's common stock.

Potbelly intros online ordering

March 25, 2008

CHICAGO — Sandwich chain Potbelly Sandwich Works has introduced online ordering in its Chicago-area restaurants. The restaurant's entire menu is available for…

Franchisees challenge Quiznos CEO's assertions

March 24, 2008

BlueMauMau: The Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, a group of Quiznos franchisees, has issued a letter challenging remarks made by Quiznos CEO Greg Brenneman…

Cousins Subs opens Ind. store

March 23, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — The newest Cousins Subs location has opened at South Lake Road South in the new Lake Road Shoppes shopping center in Scottsburg, Ind.

Spicy Pickle inks multiunit Texas franchise deal

March 17, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced that it recently sold the rights to develop seven locations in San Antonio, Texas.   The sale of the restaurant-development…

Quiznos featured on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice'

March 12, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced that it will be featured on the March 13 episode of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice." Teams on the reality show will compete to…

Cousins Subs reveals '07 success, '08 growth plans

March 11, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs Systems Inc. has announced a successful year in 2007 and growth plans for 2008. In 2007, the sub chain celebrated its 35th…

Baker Bros American Deli

Baker Bros American Deli strives for service.

Quiznos franchisees lose Canada class action

March 10, 2008

BlueMauMau: An Ontario judge has ruled against Quiznos franchisees forming a class-action suit against their franchisor in Canada, Quiznos Canada Restaurant…

Camille's opens first NYC location

March 9, 2008

TULSA, OKLA — Camille's Sidewalk Café has opened its first restaurant in New York City, the company has announced.   The new location is at 142 E. 43rd St.

Federal Court approves all Quiznos franchisee claims

March 6, 2008

DENVER, Colo. — Federal District Judge Wiley Y. Daniel has refused to dismiss any of the claims alleged in a class-action lawsuit filed by several Quiznos…

Quiznos franchisees file class action in Wisc. state court

March 3, 2008

MILWAUKEE — A group of Quiznos Sub franchisees has filed a class-action complaint against the company in Wisconsin's Milwaukee County Circuit Court.   The…

Controlling fast casual growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.

Schlotzsky's returns the Angus Round Up

March 3, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas — Back by popular demand, Schlotzsky's participating locations will offer the Angus Round Up along with three new meaty sandwiches: the Bacon…

Quiznos intros Prime Rib Ranchero

March 3, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announed the launch of its new Prime Rib Ranchero, a spicy addition to the prime rib sandwich line. The Southwest-inspired sandwich is…

Technomic report shows restaurant-growth slowdown

March 2, 2008

CHICAGO — According to data released by Technomic Inc. in its annual reporting on the top U.S. restaurant chains, the 500 largest chains registered slower…

Spicy Pickle acquires four franchised locations

February 27, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has acquired four locations in Denver from former franchisees, bringing the company-owned restaurant total to five, the company has…

Simpson joins Firehouse Subs as communications coordinator

February 26, 2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced that it has hired Melissa Simpson as its communications coordinator. She assists the department in managing…

First fast casual launches in UAE

February 26, 2008

Gulf News (Dubai): Al Islami Foods, provider of halal food products, launched the United Arab Emirates' first fast-casual restaurant chain, Al Farooj Fresh. In…

Fast casuals tackle obesity issues

Smaller portion sizes, healthier beverages part of industry push.