Blimpie introduces lighter menu

July 19, 2010

Blimpie has introduced its new menu line, "The Lighter Stuff," encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. The menu became available in all participating Blimpie…

Mr. Goodcents, Grandy's parent each name new CEO

July 12, 2010

Two regional chains — sandwich brand Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas and chicken brand Grandy's — have named new chief executives this week, each pulling in…

Calif. governor signs cage-free egg legislation into law

July 8, 2010

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law this week legislation that phases out the production of eggs from caged hens. The bill, A.B. 1437…

Illinois Subway stores struggle to regain trust after salmonella outbreak

July 5, 2010

The nearly 50 Subway stores in central and northern Illinois that were part of an outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella are struggling to win customers back…

Wendy's/Arby's Group plans to re-enter Japan with co-branded stores

June 30, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., plans to re-enter the Japanese market and is looking for operators. WAI is…

Arby's adds LTO Toasted Sub and summer-themed shake

June 25, 2010

Arby's has launched two new limited-time offers: the new Steak House Sub and Strawberry Banana Split milkshake.The Steak House Sub, part of the Toasted Sub…

Trufoods' revamped brands ready for growth

The two-year-old franchising company has big plans for its four small QSR chains.

Arby's creates chief innovation officer position

June 21, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has brought another former executive back into the fold with the appointment of Warren Chang to the newly created position of…

Salmonella victim sues Subway, workers tested

June 21, 2010

As the first lawsuit by a victim of a salmonella outbreak connected to numerous Subway stores in Illinois is filed, The Illinois Department of Health is…

Arby's creates chief innovation officer position

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June 21, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has brought another former executive back into the fold with the appointment of Warren Chang to the newly created position of…

Salmonella victim sues Subway, workers tested

June 21, 2010

As the first lawsuit by a victim of a salmonella outbreak connected to numerous Subway stores in Illinois is filed, The Illinois Department of Health is…

Delphi order confirmation boosts drive-thru sales for Subway franchisee

June 20, 2010

Subway restaurants do not commonly feature drive-thru operations, but for those that do, speed of service and order accuracy are prominent concerns. Rochester…

Delphi order confirmation boosts drive-thru sales for Subway franchisee

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June 20, 2010

Subway restaurants do not commonly feature drive-thru operations, but for those that do, speed of service and order accuracy are prominent concerns. Rochester…

Wienerschnitzel launches new frozen treat

June 17, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel has introduced a new frozen treat, the new Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezee, just in time for summer. A combination of…

Wienerschnitzel launches new frozen treat

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June 17, 2010

Hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel has introduced a new frozen treat, the new Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezee, just in time for summer. A combination of…

Illinois salmonella outbreak impacts 80 victims, Subway apologizes

June 16, 2010

Subway is working to ensure its customers that the food in its restaurants is safe, even as the number of confirmed cases in a salmonella outbreak in Illinois…

Illinois salmonella outbreak impacts 80 victims, Subway apologizes

June 16, 2010

Subway is working to ensure its customers that the food in its restaurants is safe, even as the number of confirmed cases in a salmonella outbreak in Illinois…

First GAC, Pretzelmaker stand-alone retail kiosks open

June 14, 2010

The first stand-alone retail vending kiosks for Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened in Destin, Fla. Both brands are managed by NexCen Franchise…

First GAC, Pretzelmaker stand-alone retail kiosks open

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June 14, 2010

The first stand-alone retail vending kiosks for Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened in Destin, Fla. Both brands are managed by NexCen Franchise…

Long John Silver's debuts frozen lemonade, Happy Hour

June 13, 2010

Long John Silver's has launched a new beverage line, IceFlow Frozen Lemonade. The ice-blended drinks come in two flavors, Classic Lemonade and Strawberry…