Arby's to build 'green' restaurant in Texas

February 11, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's has broken ground on its first 'green' restaurant in Magnolia, Texas, as part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, the company has…

Ohio TravelCenters Arby's repeats Operations Award

February 11, 2009

WESTLAKE, Ohio — TravelCenters of America has announced that its Arby's restaurant location along Interstate 10 in Coachella, Ohio, has won the Arby's Corp.

Subway launches $5 foot long LTO

February 9, 2009

Orange Country (Calif.) Register: Subway is launching a limited-time 5-foot-long sub promotion, the company has announced. All 20 of the chain's sandwiches…

Subway retains Phelps in endorsement deal

February 8, 2009

Advertising Age.com: Despite removing Olympian Michael Phelps from its SubwayFreshBuzz Web site, Subway has announced its decision to continue with their…

Michael Phelps party photos may affect endorsements

February 2, 2009

The Wall Street Journal: Beijing Olympics gold medal winner Michael Phelps' $100 million in endorsement deals over his lifetime could be in jeapordy after…

N.Y. Subways test text message ordering

February 2, 2009

New York Daily News: New York Subway restaurants have introduced a new free text-message ordering service called Subway Now.   Customers register at…

In-N-Out Burger rated No. 1 in customer satisfaction survey

January 28, 2009

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Restaurant researcher Sandelman & Associates has announced the release of its 2008 Quick-Track Awards of Excellence, naming the Top…

Captain D's, Domino's refuse separate cease and desist orders

Despite letters from Red Lobster, Subway, brands continue to run comparison ad campaigns. 

Neb. Subway robbed by would-be job applicant

January 21, 2009

Action 3 News (Omaha, Neb.): Omaha, Neb., police are looking for a man who began filling out a job application at a Subway and then pulled out a knife and…

Subway to deploy Torex QSR POS systemwide

January 11, 2009

NEW YORK — Torex Retail Holdings Ltd., a provider of integrated technology solutions, has announced that Subway has signed an agreement to implement the Torex…

Subway promos Fresh Fit For Kids meals

January 8, 2009

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Konami and Subway restaurants have announced a partnership that will help promote Subway Fresh Fit For Kids meals and Konami's…

QSRs learn lessons from building green

McDonald's, Subway and Dunkin' Donuts face the challenges of LEED-certified construction projects.

Subway named Entrepreneur's No. 1 franchise

December 30, 2008

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway has again been named the No. 1 franchise opportunity for 2009 by Entrepreneur magazine in its annual "Franchise 500" rankings, the…

QSRs explore catering

Subway leads efforts with large orders, party trays.

Subway settles Calif. overcharging dispute

December 21, 2008

Marin Independent Journal: Prosecutors in Marin and two other California counties have announced a $645,000 settlement with Subway over complaints of…

Subway to test Seattle's Best Coffee

December 17, 2008

Earlier this month in MarketWatch, Starbucks revealed that Subway would be testing the coffee chain's Seattle's Best Coffee brand in 1,900 locations starting…

Mid-Atlantic Subway developer staying strong

December 15, 2008

Washington Business Journal: Subway Development Corp., a Subway area developer for the mid-Atlantic region, said business is still good even during the…

Blogger: Sex doesn't sell for Arby's

December 15, 2008

Ads of the Weird blog/MSNBC: Ad blogger Allison Linn pans Arby's latest entry in the "fast food as erotica" genre.   The ad for the chicken cordon bleu…

Trian Partners finalizes Wendy's/Arby's stock deal

December 14, 2008

NEW YORK — Trian Partners' purchase of 49,395,394 shares of Wendy's/Arby's Class A common stock has been verified.   The fund management group now owns…

Arby's names chief marketing officer

December 11, 2008

ATLANTA — Stephen H. Davis has been named chief marketing officer for the Arby's brand effective Jan. 5, the company has announced.   Davis will lead all…