Salsarita's, Baker Bros. sign with Quantified Marketing Group

June 12, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based Quantified Marketing Group (QMG), a full-service restaurant consulting and public relations firm, added eight new clients during…

Potbelly teams with Starbucks

June 11, 2007

Chicago Business: Potbelly Sandwich Works will begin selling Starbucks coffee at 15 of its 150 stores next week, the company announced. Starbucks founder…

Quiznos hires new ad firm

June 10, 2007

ADWEEK: Quiznos has awarded its $80 million ad account to MDC-owned Cliff Freeman and Partners, confirmed chief marketing officer Steve Provost.   The first…

Florida fast casual opens second location

June 7, 2007

WELLINGTON, Fla. — Jupiter, Fla.-based Pyrogrill will open its second company-owned location in Wellington, Fla., in mid-July.   Same-store sales at the…

Penn Station set for Nashville expansion

June 5, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an area-development initiative for the greater Nashville area.   "When we look at population…

Quiznos adds to sandwich lineup

June 3, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has announched the limited-time offer of its new Baja Chicken sub, on the menu until August 12.

Quiznos continues executive makeover

May 30, 2007

DENVER — Rusty Spinney has joined the Quiznos exective team as the company's senior vice president and principal accounting officer.

Penn Station opens 13th Kentucky location

May 30, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area.   The…

Bruegger's launches summer menu

May 28, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's May 25 announced the introduction of portable handheld salads.    The fast-casual chain is introducing Tossed-for-You Salad…

Corner Bakery signs first franchise partner

May 28, 2007

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe announced it has signed The Rose Group as CBC Restaurant Corp.'s first new franchise partner.   The Rose Group plans to add…

Quiznos launches Web site for franchisees

May 23, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has launched MyQuiznos.com for North American franchise owners and corporate employees.   MyQuiznos.com provides a complete communication and…

Menu trends main focus at NRA show

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 23, 2007

It was standing room only Monday during an education session given by Nancy Kruse, president of The Kruse Co. Kruse's session "On the Menu: What's Hot, What's…

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…