Extreme Pita targets California for growth

May 7, 2007

San Mateo County Times: Toronto, Canada-based Extreme Pita is moving into the Bay Area, opening two shops and promising to open as many as 40 in the next five…

BREAKING NEWS: Quiznos TSFA franchisees allowed to operate

May 3, 2007

Bluemaumau: Senior U.S. District Judge John L. Kane signed an Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction today that ruled members of the Toasted Subs…

Robeks smoothie concept expands in Ohio

May 2, 2007

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — Fast casual chain Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats is opening its sixth Ohio location May 5, the company announced. …

Quiznos responds to Illinois lawsuit

April 22, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos today responded to allegations made April 19, 2007, with regard to Illinois' class action lawsuit filed by plaintiffs' bar law firm, Marks…

Quiznos franchisees file third class-action lawsuit

April 19, 2007

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Quiznos Sub April 19 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that the company has…

Macy's to intro quick-serve, cafe concepts at Florida malls

April 17, 2007

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Macy's department stores is introducing its own brand of quick-serve eateries and restaurants to Florida stores as a part of a…

Quiznos intros Peppercorn Parmesan Turkey sandwich

April 15, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos introduced April 16 the Peppercorn Parmesan Turkey with Bacon sub to their nationwide toasted sandwich roster.   The toasted sub is…

Sales increase at Penn Station

April 15, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs celebrated 34 consecutive months of increased average restaurant sales, for the period ended March 31.    "We are…

Firehouse names VP of finance and technology

April 11, 2007

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Vincent F. Burchianti has been named as vice president of finance and technology for Firehouse Restaurant Group, the parent company of…

Quiznos appoints new EMEA president

April 11, 2007

DENVER — Andrew G. Skehan has been named as Quiznos new president of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, effective April 23rd. Skehan will report directly to…

Extreme Pita inks Nevada area-development rights

April 11, 2007

Indus Business Journal.com: Canadian concept Extreme Pita is continuing its expansion push in the United States market with the signing of an area-development…

Midwest region ripe for franchise growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

April 5, 2007

Fast casuals are looking toward the international market for franchise growth, but Penn Station East Coast Subs is taking a more domestic approach.

Earl of Sandwich, Urban League partner

April 4, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fast-casual chain Earl of Sandwich has entered into an agreement with the National Urban League that awards the organization two franchise…

STRANGE NEWS: Chicago Quiznos hosts coyote

April 3, 2007

Digital50.com: A Chicago Quiznos received a visit from an unusual guest - a wild coyote.   The restaurant hosted the coyote, affectionately named Adrian by…

Quiznos appoints new EVP, chief legal officer

April 3, 2007

DENVER — Richard J. Emmett has joined the Quiznos team as its executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective May 1.   "Rich brings a wealth of…

Schlotzsky's intros new beef sandwiches

March 20, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas-based fast-casual chain Schlotzsky's has announced the introduction of its Angus Beef Round Up, a promotion that includes three new…

New World Restaurant Group seeks name change

March 13, 2007

Denver Post: New World Restaurant Group, parent company of  Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels, will ask shareholders to approve a name change at…

Dairy Queen ads a hit on YouTube

March 12, 2007

Marketing Daily: Dairy Queen ads touting the chain's new FlameThrower Chicken Sandwich and original FlameThrower GrillBurger are drawing rave reviews on the…

Subway introduces "fit" menu

March 7, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The Subway restaurant chain is introducing new "fit" menu items on March 12 in its restaurants across the country.   The new Subway Fresh…

Quiznos names former Yum exec to marketing post

March 5, 2007

DENVER — Toasted sub chain Quiznos has appointed Steve Provost to the position of executive vice president and chief marketing officer, effective March 26. …