Blimpie intros pretzel bread, new grilled subs

May 18, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Blimpie America's Sub Shop has introduced two new grilled subs and added a twist to its selection of 12 freshly baked breads — a new…

U.K. Subway store closes after YouTube prank

May 11, 2009

The Express and Star: Yet another restaurant employee has filmed himself tampering with food and posted the video on You Tube, this time in Britain. The…

Subway, Burger King in Nielsen IAG's top ads for April

May 7, 2009

Advertising Age: Subways' $1 Footlong Sidekicks ad was No. 10 in Nielsen IAG's Top 10 most-liked new ads for the period March 30 - April 26. The ad introduced…

Wendy's comps, Arby's Roastburger boost Q1 results

May 6, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s comparable-store sales are up 1.0 percent at Wendy's North America and down 8.7 percent for Arby's North America for the…

NexCen Brands expands R&D with new facility

May 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened a new state-of-the-art research and development facility for its quick-service restaurant businesses, the company has…

Subway adds nearly 500 stores in Q1 2009

May 5, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — During the first quarter of this year (January 1 to March 31), the Subway restaurant chain opened 484 new locations spanning 42 countries, 3…

Arby's promos new FruiTeas with giveaway

May 4, 2009

Arby's is promoting its new fruit flavored iced teas May 6 with a free giveaway. Arby's Extras e-mail club members have received advanced notice of…

Van drives into Mich. Subway, customer hurt

April 29, 2009

The Detroit News: A van outside a Royal Oak, Mich., Subway restaurant had mechanical problems, causing the vehicle's operator to drive into the store. A…

'Chuck' fans use Subway, Twitter to keep show alive

April 22, 2009

The Los Angeles Times (Blog): Fans of NBC's "Chuck" are using social media site Twitter to build up a grassroots effort to keep the show on the air by going to…

NexCen Brands names VP of information technology

April 19, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Gerald Brouillette to the newly created position of vice president of information technology for…

PWP Industries creates 'green' Subway salad bowl

April 16, 2009

VERNON, Ca. — Subway has partnered with PWP Industries to make its plastic salad bowls and lids smaller and more environmentally friendly, PWP has announced. …

Nathan's Famous Kids Meal to promo animated sci-fi film

April 9, 2009

WESTBURY, N.Y. — Nathan's Famous has announced a movie partnership deal with Lionsgate, Snoot Toons and Roadside Attractions supporting the May 1 launch of…

Great Steak & Potato intros snack-sized cheesesteak

April 8, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Great Steak & Potato Co. has introduced a Little Philly 3–inch slider, the company has announced.    With a choice of grilled…

Skyline Chili inks QSR Automations, PCMS for kitchen automation

April 7, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Technology solutions provider QSR Automations is working with technology alliance partner and reseller PCMS to provide a complete kitchen…

Pa. Subway employee killed in robbery

April 7, 2009

WJAC TV (Johnstown, Pa.): A robbery at an Altoona, Pa., Subway restaurant ended with one employee dead, another wounded and an innocent bystander dead. The…

First Tim Hortons/Cold Stone Creamery store opens in Ohio

April 1, 2009

The Xenia Daily Gazette: The first co-branded Tim Hortons/Cold Stone Creamery store has opened in Xenia, Ohio. The location is one of the first of 30 Tim…

Subway selects ParTech POS solution

March 30, 2009

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — ParTech Inc. a leading provider of software and hardware solutions to restaurants, hotels, spas and retail industries, has announced that…

Restaurant Report Card rates restaurants' healthy options

March 29, 2009

Men's Health: The authors of the book Eat This, Not That! For Kids, David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, have released a Restaurant Report Card for a variety of…

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Subway Fruit Crisps test may expand

March 22, 2009

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.): Batavia, N.Y-based Brothers-All-Natural hopes to roll out its Fruit Crisps to Subway restaurants throughout the…