Franchisees to appeal Quiznos case dismissal

November 7, 2007

BlueMauMau: The Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, an independent association representing Quiznos franchisees, said it plans to pursue consumer fraud and…

Obee's expands into Pa.

November 7, 2007

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. has announced it has opened a new restaurant in Greensburg, Pa., marking the first of 20 locations set to…

Judge dismisses Quiznos lawsuit

November 6, 2007

BlueMauMau: Federal Judge William Griesbach of the U.S. Eastern District Court of Wisconsin has dismissed a banner lawsuit brought against Quiznos by 1…

Sandella's inks Ill. expansion deal

October 29, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring six new restaurants to Illinois, the company has announced.  …

Cousins announces sweepstakes winner

October 9, 2007

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — A June sweepstakes held by Cousins Subs to commemorate the company's 35th anniversary gave entrants the opportunity to win a cameo in…

Sandella's to penetrate Florida market

September 16, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has announced that it has closed a multiunit franchise deal for five new restaurants in Florida. The first two are…

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…

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…