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Arby's tests fast-casual concept
June 13, 2006
Arby's is testing a fast-casual concept called Arby's Market Fresh. Two stores are open — Chicago and Roswell, Ga. — and another will open near Atlanta in…
read nowEinstein Bros. introduces new breakfast sandwich
June 8, 2006
GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. Bagels, one of the brands under New World Restaurant Group Inc., introduced the Spicy Elmo egg sandwich. According to a news…
read nowConsumers prefer local over sandwich chains, report says
June 5, 2006
CHICAGO — Technomic Information Services has released its 2006 Evolving Sandwich Report, highlighting trends in the Sandwich category as well as taking an…
read nowQuiznos cans Baby Bob, starts new campaign
June 4, 2006
DENVER — Quiznos introduced a new marketing campaign, called "Eat Up," with the goal of giving consumers what they want every day. With this new campaign…
read nowRaving Brands recapitalizes $25MM, appoints president
May 30, 2006
ATLANTA — Raving Brands, the Atlanta-based multi-brand restaurant franchise company, announced the promotion of Stephen M. LaMastra to president and chief…
read nowSubway rolls out 'Fit' Meals
May 22, 2006
MILFORD, Conn. — Subway is introducing new "fit" menu items and "California Fit Fresh Value Meals" on May 22 in 1,700 franchisees across the state of…
read nowConsumers rate Wendy's over McDonald's
May 15, 2006
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, consumers prefer Wendy's food over McDonald's and pizza over burgers. In addition…
read nowNew World Restaurants net $12.1MM loss
May 10, 2006
GOLDON, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group, parent of Einstein Bagel stores, reported a net loss of $12.1 million. The company reported revenue of $97.…
read nowPanera April sales up 2.8%
May 7, 2006
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co.'s reported an increase of 2.8 percent for system-wide same-store sales for the four weeks ended April 25. Same-store sales at…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop moves into the South
May 2, 2006
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced an agreement to increase its presence in Georgia and expand the franchise…
read nowCamille's helps Children Hunger Alliance
May 1, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Camille's Sidewalk Café, a Tulsa, Okla., has recently joined forces with Ohio's Children's Hunger Alliance (CHA), a non-profit organization…
read nowBLIMPIE creates Italian sandwiches
April 26, 2006
ATLANTA — This summer BLIMPIE will be offering three Italian-themed panini-grilled sandwiches on its new garlic herb focaccia bread. Those sandwiches include…
read nowPanera sales skyrocket
April 25, 2006
ST LOUIS — Panera Bread surpassed analyst expectations for the first quarter ended March 28, 2006. The company said system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales…
read nowPenn Station retains ad agency
April 24, 2006
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials representing Indianapolis ad agency Montgomery Zukerman and Davis (MZD) announced it has been retained by Penn Station East Coast…
read nowSeattle is hungry for sandwiches
April 20, 2006
Seattle Times: Running headlong into Starbucks Nation, Specialty's Cafe & Bakery is executing an expansion strategy of finding high-profile store locations…
read nowJimmy Johns opens 10 stores in a month
April 19, 2006
CHAMPAGNE, Ill. — Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops opened its newest location in Las Vegas April 20. The store opening is the restaurants 10th since March…
read nowCosi posts strong Q1
April 18, 2006
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Cosi Inc. reported that comparable restaurant sales increased 5.3 percent for the first quarter ended April 3. The restaurant said its…
read nowWendy's CEO retires
April 17, 2006
DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International chairman and chief executive Jack Schuessler announced his retirement April 17. The company also said that it will…
read nowCamille's opens 100th store
April 13, 2006
TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café will open its 100th café this month on Tulsa's historic and exclusive Cherry Street. According to a news release…
read nowOrganic foods surge through restaurants
April 11, 2006
NEW YORK — A new study shows the use of organic foods is growing in the foodservice market. According to "Organic on the Menu: Healthy Eating Trends in…
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