Quiznos announces new EVP

May 22, 2007

DENVER — Clyde Rucker will join the Quiznos executive team as the company's executive vice president and chief administrative officer, effective May 29. …

Atlanta Bread Co. adds salad, sandwich, pizza

May 21, 2007

SMYRNA, Ga. — From now through mid-July, Atlanta Bread Co. will feature several new items on its menu.   New items available include:   · Bistro Chicken…

Firehouse Subs intros sweet & spicy meatball sandwich

May 21, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs announced May 21 that it will offer a new Sweet & Spicy Meatball Sub for a limited time beginning in June. The sub will…

Kahala Cold Stone buys Blimpie

May 17, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Cold Stone on May 17, announced that its subsidiary has completed the purchase of all Blimpie assets, including all Blimpie…

Updated décor can make a difference

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 17, 2007

As Penn Station discovers, an updated look is one key to success.

Penn Station inks Pittsburgh development deal

May 9, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has finalized expansion plans for four locations in the Pittsburgh area.   The chain currently operates one location…

Penn Station opens ballpark outlets

May 8, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has inked a deal with the Cincinnati Reds baseball team to open two kiosks in the Great American Ball Park in…

Penn Station inks deal with Cincinnati Reds

May 8, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs announced May 8 that it has signed a deal with the Cincinnati Reds to have a presence in the Great American Ball Park…

Extreme Pita targets California for growth

May 7, 2007

San Mateo County Times: Toronto, Canada-based Extreme Pita is moving into the Bay Area, opening two shops and promising to open as many as 40 in the next five…

BREAKING NEWS: Quiznos TSFA franchisees allowed to operate

May 3, 2007

Bluemaumau: Senior U.S. District Judge John L. Kane signed an Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction today that ruled members of the Toasted Subs…

Robeks smoothie concept expands in Ohio

May 2, 2007

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — Fast casual chain Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats is opening its sixth Ohio location May 5, the company announced. …

Quiznos responds to Illinois lawsuit

April 22, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos today responded to allegations made April 19, 2007, with regard to Illinois' class action lawsuit filed by plaintiffs' bar law firm, Marks…

Quiznos franchisees file third class-action lawsuit

April 19, 2007

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quiznos Sub April 19 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that the company has…

Macy's to intro quick-serve, cafe concepts at Florida malls

April 17, 2007

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Macy's department stores is introducing its own brand of quick-serve eateries and restaurants to Florida stores as a part of a…

Quiznos intros Peppercorn Parmesan Turkey sandwich

April 15, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos introduced April 16 the Peppercorn Parmesan Turkey with Bacon sub to their nationwide toasted sandwich roster.   The toasted sub is…

Sales increase at Penn Station

April 15, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrated 34 consecutive months of increased average restaurant sales, for the period ended March 31.    "We are…

Firehouse names VP of finance and technology

April 11, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Vincent F. Burchianti has been named as vice president of finance and technology for Firehouse Restaurant Group, the parent company of…

Quiznos appoints new EMEA president

April 11, 2007

DENVER — Andrew G. Skehan has been named as Quiznos new president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, effective April 23rd. Skehan will report directly to…

Extreme Pita inks Nevada area-development rights

April 11, 2007

Indus Business Journal.com: Canadian concept Extreme Pita is continuing its expansion push in the United States market with the signing of an area-development…

Midwest region ripe for franchise growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 5, 2007

Fast casuals are looking toward the international market for franchise growth, but Penn Station East Coast Subs is taking a more domestic approach.