Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas implements SecureConnect PCI compliance solution

October 14, 2009

Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas has taken steps to clear up PCI compliance concerns among its franchisees as owner/operators, who were given differing…

Wendy's/Arby's to focus on international growth

October 11, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced organizational changes in its international subsidiary as part of the company's strategic initiative to further develop…

Arby's customers raise $2.1 million for charities

October 11, 2009

Arby's restaurants across the United States raised $2.1 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Arby's Foundation and other local youth-mentoring…

Subway $5 footlong continues to drive sales

October 11, 2009

Subway has done well despite the down economy thanks to its emphasis on value — with its $5 footlong — as well as health, Jeff Moody, CEO of the Subway…

NexCen names Lane new chief accounting officer

October 8, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian D. Lane as vice president, chief accounting officer. He will report to Mark Stanko, chief financial…

Arby's franchise switches to healthier cooking oil

October 8, 2009

While many restaurant chains, including Arby's, have made the switch to trans fat-free cooking oils, one local Richmond, Va.-based Arby's franchise is taking…

Blimpie Subs intros dinner deals

October 7, 2009

Blimpie America's Sub Shop has introduced a new dinner-time tiered menu to offer customers more affordable prices. Blimpie locations nationwide now feature new…

Gold Star Chili adds LTO $5.99 burrito combos

October 6, 2009

Gold Star Chili continues to stay focused on new ways to deliver great food and real value by adding $5.99 Burrito Combos to its menu offerings. Gold Star…

Prepare now for economic recovery

Experts predict the turnaround will take some time, but QSRs need to do their homework to be ready.

Arby's value spurs Gen Y online buzz

October 4, 2009

Value is a conversation driver for consumers ages 22 to 29, known as early careerists, according to a report from J.D. Power and Associates. The 2009 Teens and…

Subway continues partnership with Shamrock Farms

October 4, 2009

Subway signs partnership with NBC Sports

The deal will feature Subway brand messaging during football, hockey and other 2010 sporting events.

Subway crowns top sandwich artist

September 30, 2009

The recent 2009 Subway Convention in Washington, D.C., included a contest to find its best and fastest sandwich artist.   The 2009 Subway Sub Jammers…

Arby's launches $5.01 combo meals

September 29, 2009

Arby's has launched a new round of combos aimed at drawing more consumers drawn to the $5 price point. Priced at $5.01 — with the tagline "Worth every penny" …

Subway intros LTO Buffalo Chicken sub

September 28, 2009

Subway has launched a new Buffalo Chicken submarine sandwich, a spicy, low-fat offering that will be available from Sept. 25 to Nov. 16.   The Buffalo Chicken…

Subway adds kosher store in N. Miami Beach

September 27, 2009

Subway continues its focus on non-traditional stores with the opening of a restaurant at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center in North Miami Beach.

Wendy's/Arby's CEO has had busy year

September 27, 2009

Since the merger of Wendy's and Arby's last year, Roland Smith, president and CEO of the Wendy's/Arby's Group, has kept busy leading the new company, according…

Subway Development Corp. fundraiser benefits breast cancer research

September 23, 2009

The Subway Development Corp. of Washington (SDC) has surpassed the $1 million mark in its fundraising effort to benefit breast cancer research. This year's…

NexCen Brands narrows Q1 loss, reports 2008 results

September 22, 2009

NexCen Brands Inc. has reported selected unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009, and the full year ended Dec. 31, 2008. The…

Subway closing in on surpassing McDonald's in number of units

September 21, 2009

Subway's focus on non-traditional locations and international growth is propelling the company to pass McDonald's in total number of locations, although the…