Togo's hosting Pastrami Pounder Challenge

December 29, 2011

Togo's Sandwiches will host the "Pastrami Pounder Challenge" in celebration of National Pastrami Day, Jan. 14.

Quiznos reaches deal to avoid bankruptcy

December 26, 2011

Quiznos has reached an agreement with a significant majority of its first- and second-lien lenders on a consensual financial restructuring plan that will…

Penn Station inks nine multi-unit deals

December 20, 2011

Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed nine multi-unit deals this year for a total of 62 new restaurants. The franchise agreements are for new and existing…

Firehouse Subs, King's Hawaiian partner on Pork & Slaw sandwich

December 12, 2011

Firehouse Subs has partnered with King's Hawaiian sweet bread producer to offer the King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw sandwich at all Firehouse Subs locations in…

Schlotzsky's returns ribeye favorites

November 29, 2011

Schlotzsky’s will head into the holiday season with the return of its popular premium ribeye steak sandwiches. From now until Feb. 26, the menu will feature…

Schlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…

Cosi Inc.'s net loss widens

November 14, 2011

Cosi, Inc. has reported a net loss for the third quarter ended September 26, 2011, of $1.49 million, compared with a net loss of $1 million for the 2010 third…

Charley's Grilled Subs names new marketing VP

November 13, 2011

Charley's Grilled Subs has named Mike Cassar as the its new vice president of Marketing.

Capriotti's breaks ground on first Texas location

September 25, 2011

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened the doors to its first Texas store in Plano.

Top 100: Penn Station East Coast Subs No. 59

August 30, 2011

59. Penn Station East Coast Subs

Top 100: Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. No. 58

August 30, 2011

58. Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc.

Firehouse Subs spreads to Puerto Rico

August 21, 2011

Firehouse Subs has announced plans for a 26-unit expansion in Puerto Rico within the next few years through a partnership agreement with Caribbean Restaurants…

Development deals spur Capriotti's growth

August 17, 2011

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has announced an agreement for six new deals, with the latest addition being in Boston. The new area developments deals include the…

Charley's Grilled Subs awards $18,000 in scholarship funds

August 10, 2011

Charley’s Grilled Subs has announced that it has awarded $18,000 in scholarships to restaurant employees throughout its 430-unit franchise system.

Togo’s marks 40th anniversary with new wraps, marketing campaign

August 4, 2011

Togo's kicks off its 40th anniversary with a celebration of the past and future. The company will launch a new campaign based on its history with an ad that…

Top 100: Cosi Sandwich Bar No. 65

August 2, 2011

65. Cosi Sandwich Bar

Struggling Quiznos hires financial advisers

July 10, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has brought in a group of financial advisors from the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and investment bank Moelis…

Top 100: Newk’s Express Café No. 73

July 10, 2011

73. Newk’s Express Café

Roark Capital completes Arby's acquisition

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

July 5, 2011

Atlanta-based Roark Capital has completed its second restaurant buyout in as many months with the finalization of its acquisition of Arby’s Restaurant Group…

McAlister’s Deli enhances menu, launches Tea Town promo

June 29, 2011

McAlister's Deli is finding sweet ways for guests to beat the heat this summer with its 2011 Beverage of Summer promotion, the search for "Tea Town USA."