Café Express introduces two salads

August 20, 2006

HOUSTON —Café Express has rolled out two new salads: the Crispy Chicken Chop House Salad and the Grilled Chicken Chop House Salad.   Each salad is comprised…

Charley's Grilled Subs introduces Chipotle Sub

August 20, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Charley's Grilled Subs, a fast-casual sandwich chain, has introduced the Chipotle Sub. Made to order, the sandwich combines grilled chicken…

Fazoli's exec named Firehouse Subs marketing director

August 17, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs appointed Douglas Reifschneider to the post of marketing director in July.   Reifschneider's restaurant marketing…

Subway franchisee reduces supply chain costs

August 14, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Instill Corporation, a provider of on-demand supply chain solutions and services for the foodservice industry, has announced that…

FireHouse Subs to open shop in Arizona

August 7, 2006

Arizona Business Gazette: Firehouse Subs, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based chain, has announced plans to open its first Phoenix location. It currently has 23…

Subway franchisee launches cell phone marketing program

August 1, 2006

BUFFALO, N.Y. — MobileLime, a mobile phone marketing company, said 12 Subway units will market to preferred customers in real-time by offering alerts and…

Tony Roma's opens fast-casual unit

July 27, 2006

DALLAS — Tony Roma's has opened a fast-casual concept called "Fast & Casual." The first store opened in Wellington, Fla., on June 29.     The new…

Penn Station Subs signs Indianapolis Colts star for ad campaign

July 27, 2006

INDIANAPOLIS — Penn Station East Coast Subs announced the Aug. 12 launch of a unique "Saturday" promotion involving Indianapolis Colts All-Pro center Jeff…

Fast casuals draw customers with sidewalks and picnic tables

July 23, 2006

Battle Creek Enquirer: Restaurants such as the Midtown Grille, Schlotzsky's Deli, Pastrami Joe's and Schuler's Restaurant on Eagle Street are taking advantage…

Subway franchisee association files suit against DAI

July 18, 2006

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The North American Association of SUBWAY Franchisees Inc. (NAASF), acting on behalf of more than 14,500 SUBWAY restaurants in North…

Quiznos introduces Smokehouse Beef Brisket Sub

July 18, 2006

DENVER — Quiznos introduced its Smokehouse Beef Brisket Sub nationwide July 19.   According to a news release, the new toasted sub is a double portion of…

Original SoupMan to expand overseas

July 12, 2006

Associated Press: Original SoupMan plans to expand in London, Europe and Japan. Original SoupMan currently has 20 franchises in North America and hopes to…

Cosi turns in soft Q2

July 10, 2006

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. said heavy rainfall along the East Coast contributed to a soggy second quarter for the sandwich chain.   Same-store sales rose…

Beyond the four walls

Catering is a value-added service worth consideration.

Franchise operators sue Subway

June 26, 2006

Reuters: Worldwide franchisees of Subway sandwich shops filed suit against the chain's founder Fred DeLuca and the franchisor Doctor's Associates Inc. on June…

Firehouse Subs ranked on the Florida Private 200 list

June 25, 2006

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida Trend magazine ranked Firehouse Subs on its annual Florida Private 200 list for 2006.   Firehouse Subs is one of 28 newcomers…

Boston Market is changing

A few things are different for the chain that started the "home meal replacement" trend.

Penn Station sets expansion plans

June 22, 2006

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs announced an expansion plan that calls for 120 additional locations.   Development markets include major cities in…

Lenny's Sub Shop signs agreements in Michigan

June 14, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to expand the franchise to Michigan.   According to a news…

Camille's inks international agreements

June 14, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has entered into a master franchise agreement to develop restaurants in Puerto Rico, South America, Caribbean Basin and…