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.

Radiant Systems partners with Jason's Deli

February 20, 2008

ATLANTA — Radiant Systems Inc. has announced that Deli Management Inc., owner and operator of Jason's Deli restaurants, has selected its point-of-sale…

Spicy Pickle to enter Fla., Okla. and N.Y.

February 20, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced five of its franchisees recently signed leases for new locations.

Quiznos to develop restaurant support center

February 5, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has announced plans to open a state-of-the-art restaurant support center (Quiznos Corporate Headquarters) in downtown Denver.   Development…

Spicy Pickle inks Texas franchise deal

February 5, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant-development agreement for Houston, bringing the total number of franchises sold up to…

Spicy Pickle expands with 2 corporate locations

January 31, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has announced the signing of two leases for new corporate-owned restaurant locations, both to be opened in the spring of…

Subway files suit against Quiznos

January 28, 2008

International Herald Tribune: Subway franchisor Doctor's Associates has filed a suit against Quiznos and iFilm over the "Quiznos vs. Subway TV Ad Challenge,…

Subway survey: Americans want healthy Super Bowl options

January 24, 2008

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants has found in a recently released survey that although Super Bowl Sunday ranks as the year's third-highest day of…

Sweet Peppers Deli expands in Miss., Ala. markets

January 22, 2008

COLUMBUS, Miss. — Ken and Brittany West, husband-and-wife team of Wild West Delis, announced plans to open their first Sweet Peppers Deli in Laurel, Miss., in…

Spicy Pickle set to tackle L.A.

January 16, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced it has sold a multiunit restaurant-development agreement to a franchisee in Los Angeles, bringing the total number of…

Firehouse Subs opens first mall location

January 16, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. — Firehouse Subs opened its first shopping mall food court location in December 2007, the company has announced.       The Millennia Mall…

Quiznos intros 200-calorie Sammies

January 15, 2008

DENVER — Quiznos has introduced 200-calorie, gourmet flatbread Sammies, further expanding its low-calorie menu. At $2 each, the 200-calorie sandwiches come in…

Sweet Peppers Deli signs Ga., Tenn. franchise agreement

January 14, 2008

COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its plans to open multiple locations in Tennessee and Georgia, with the first location slated to open in…

Spicy Pickle heads to Windy City

January 13, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant agreement to develop locations in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, increasing the…