Penn Station testing cold deli subs

May 18, 2009

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has created five new Cold Deli Classic subs to compliment its current menu of 12 hot-grilled-to-order subs. The new…

Firehouse Subs makes Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket permanent item

May 18, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The latest limited-time offer from Firehouse Subs, the Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket sub, has become part of the chain's permanent…

Firehouse Subs announces new marketing hires

May 14, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firehouse Subs has announced Michael Fattizzi and Ashley Miles as the newest members of its marketing team.   As regional marketing…

Technomic report: Fast casual chains grew 10% in 2008

May 12, 2009

CHICAGO — According to a new report by foodservice consultants Technomic, sales for the Top 100 fast casual chains grew 10.8 percent, totaling $16.7 billion…

Court approves Canada-wide class action suit against Quiznos

May 11, 2009

BlueMauMau: The Ontario Divisional Court has approved for certification a Canada-wide class action lawsuit brought by Quiznos franchisees against their…

Quiznos franchisee closes stores, pursues legal action

April 30, 2009

The Star (Toronto): The president of a group of disgruntled Quiznos franchisees says the fast-food chain has been granted a court injunction, forcing him to…

Corner Bakery Cafe expands national presence

April 28, 2009

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe has announced the opening of two new company-owned restaurants, one in Los Angeles and a second in Las Colinas, Texas., and three…

Così Inc. reports 11% comps loss

April 28, 2009

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Così Inc. has reported that system-wide comparable restaurant sales in the first quarter for restaurants in operation more than 15 months…

Crispers founder presses on

April 23, 2009

The Orlando Sentinel: Bill Whitaker, the founder of the Crispers salad and sandwich chain, opened a different kind of restaurant after he sold Crispers to…

Togo's launches spring promotion

April 22, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced today it will feature one of its most popular classic sandwiches each day of the week, plus a choice of…

Quiznos CEO tells employees to 'move swiftly'

April 21, 2009

DENVER -- Quiznos has introduced a new corporate slogan, "Move Swiftly With a Clear Purpose… Do It Today," designed to encourage the organization to enhance…

Spicy Pickle opens in Houston

April 20, 2009

HOUSTON — Spicy Pickle has announced the opening of its first location in Houston on April 19, marking the fourth location in the state. The other locations…

Schlotzsky's hosts 27th annual Bun Run

April 20, 2009

AUSTIN, Texas — For the 27th year in a row, Austin, Texas, residents willl participate in the annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run, the city's longest-running 5K that…

Identity stolen from McAlister's employment application

April 13, 2009

News 3 (Memphis, Tenn.): Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies said Ashley Johnson, 24, has opened up as many as 100 credit card accounts since December using…

Judge rules Quiznos abused discovery process

April 13, 2009

Blue MauMau: A federal judge ruled April 1 that Quiznos had abused the discovery process in a case that involves more than 36 franchise owners. It was found…

Sellers Markets opens third San Francisco location

April 1, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Sellers Markets, a popular San Francisco fast casual restaurant, has opened its third location at 721 Market St., just steps from Union Square.

Cosi to remain independent

March 31, 2009

Crain's Chicago Business: Cosi Inc. said Tuesday it has completed a review of strategic alternatives and will remain an independent company. The Deerfield…

Restaurant Report Card rates restaurants' healthy options

March 29, 2009

Men's Health: The authors of the book "Eat This, Not That! For Kids," David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, have released a Restaurant Report Card for a variety…

Q&A with John Offerdahl

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 26, 2009

Florida's former bagel king catches grilling fever.

ASK THE EXPERTS: Where can an operator find capital in a tough economy?

March 26, 2009

Tightening credit markets have forced restaurant operators from all segments of the industry to put expansion or renovation plans on hold as sources of…