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…

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.