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…

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…