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.

Sandella's tackles Virginia

August 21, 2007

REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring 10 locations to Virginia. The first store is slated to open in early…

Quiznos suit alleges 'Ponzi scheme' actions

August 20, 2007

Blue MauMau: Justin M. Klein, lead attorney for the U.S. class-action suit against the Quiznos sandwich chain, has stated in the complaint that…

Einstein Bros. Bagels opens at East Carolina University

August 19, 2007

GREENVILLE, N.C. — Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new location on the campus of East Carolina University, the company has announced.   The restaurant…

McAlister's Deli and NFL's Deuce McAllister partner for brand boost

August 16, 2007

RIDGELAND, Miss. — NFL New Orleans Saints player Deuce McAllister has entered into a personal-service agreement with McAlister's Deli, the company has…

Quiznos, TSFA president settle lawsuit

August 14, 2007

Blue Mau Mau: Quiznos Subs and franchisor Chris Bray, president of the Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, have settled their drawn-out lawsuit. As part of…

National class-action suit filed against Quiznos

August 14, 2007

DENVER — A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quiznos Sub Aug. 14 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.   The lawsuit was filed on…

That's a wrap

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Sandwich wraps present an easy option when looking to expand your menu.

Sandella's makes R&I Top 400

August 13, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's, the 125-plus-unit flatbread fast-casual chain, secured the 301st spot on the annual Restaurant and Institution's Top 40…

PETA becomes Panera shareholder

August 1, 2007

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — PETA has announced its purchase of 60 shares of Panera Bread, in an attempt to use its position as a stockholder to move the company toward…

Fresh City signs 40-unit development deal

July 30, 2007

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Fresh City has announced the signing of a franchise-development agreement with Capitol Fresh LLC for 40 restaurants in Virginia, Maryland and…

R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study.   In the study, more than…

Tumaro's intros organic, whole wheat, tortillas

July 26, 2007

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Tumaro's Gourmet Tortillas has announced the launch of its new USDA certified organic tortillas for food service distribution.  …

Cousins Subs inks 30-store development agreement

July 23, 2007

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs has announced its newest area developer, Mark Beierle, for the southeastern Wisconsin and Rockford, Ill., area. Beierle…