Firehouse Subs promotes John Raulerson

November 25, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced the promotion of John L. Raulerson to director of technical services.    Raulerson, who has been with the…

Sweet Peppers Deli heads to the Carolinas

November 20, 2007

COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its entrance into the North and South Carolina markets.   Three counties recently were purchased by Tabitha…

Alberre joins Firehouse Subs real-estate division

November 15, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced Kristen Alberre has joined the company as a manager of real estate.    In her new role, Alberre will…

Jason's Deli opens second solar concept

November 13, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Jason's Deli has unveiled its "solar deli" concept in Austin, the company has announced.    The location is the second of Jason's 170 deli…

Quiznos rolls out $2 flatbread sammies

November 12, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has announced the launch of $2.00 gourmet flatbread sammies. The new sandwiches come in four varieties — Sonoma Turkey, Italiano, Alpine…

Einstein Noah net increase 557%

November 8, 2007

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. announced strong results for its third quarter and nine-month period ended October 2, 2007. …

Franchisees to appeal Quiznos case dismissal

November 7, 2007

BlueMauMau: The Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, an independent association representing Quiznos franchisees, said it plans to pursue consumer fraud and…

Obee's expands into Pa.

November 7, 2007

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. has announced it has opened a new restaurant in Greensburg, Pa., marking the first of 20 locations set to…

Judge dismisses Quiznos lawsuit

November 6, 2007

BlueMauMau: Federal Judge William Griesbach of the U.S. Eastern District Court of Wisconsin has dismissed a banner lawsuit brought against Quiznos by 1…

College bound

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

University dining-card programs can be costly, but not participating could cost even more.

Sandella's inks Ill. expansion deal

October 29, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring six new restaurants to Illinois, the company has announced.  …

Cousins announces sweepstakes winner

October 9, 2007

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — A June sweepstakes held by Cousins Subs to commemorate the company's 35th anniversary gave entrants the opportunity to win a cameo in…

Sandella's to penetrate Florida market

September 16, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has announced that it has closed a multiunit franchise deal for five new restaurants in Florida. The first two are…

Ken Green joins McAlister's as SVP of operations

September 16, 2007

RIDGELAND, Miss. — Ken Green has been named as senior vice president of operations for McAlister's Deli.   Green brings more than two decades of restaurant…

Farmer Boys intros new chicken salads

September 12, 2007

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Beginning Sept. 17, Farmer Boys Restaurants will introduce three new made-to-order chicken salads.   The new chicken salads include the…

Firehouse Subs goes trans-fat free

September 10, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced that all of its ingredients are now trans-fat free. This includes items at all Firehouse Subs restaurants…

Schlotzsky's launches Italian-inspired LTO items

September 6, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Fast-casual deli chain Schlotzsky's is offering three Italian-inspired items for a limited time. New items include: Slicey Meatball…

Quiznos legal counsel gives exclusive interview

September 3, 2007

BlueMauMau: Quiznos legal counsel, Richard Emmett, has given an exclusive interview to franchisee Web site BlueMauMau.   In the article, Emmett discusses how…

Marketing at the local level

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 29, 2007

Community involvement now could mean more sales later.

Charley's Grilled Subs

August 26, 2007

Built on a Philadelphia tradition.