First co-branded Marble Slab, Great American Cookies opens in Bahrain

March 1, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened its first co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies franchised store in Bahrain, the company…

Arby's offers new game for kids

February 26, 2009

ATLANTA — Arby's is featuring You Gotta Be Kidding!, a set of card decks that include content from the popular Zobmondo!! kids game, "You Gotta Be Kidding! The…

Arby's tries hand at burger-inspired sandwiches

February 24, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Arby's apparently has quietly launched Roastburgers, a line of roast beef sandwiches intended to taste like and resemble premium burgers. A…

Wendy's/Arby's Group announces Q4 2008 earnings call

February 23, 2009

ATLANTA — Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., parent company of Wendy's International Inc. and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has announced that it will release…

Blimpie on Healthy Dining Finder's site

February 23, 2009

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Blimpie Subs and Salads has partnered with healthydiningfinder.com and has 10 menu items that have been certified as nutritionally sound by…

Chicago Subways add RTC's Bevtrac beverage management system

February 18, 2009

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Subway restaurants in suburban Chicago have selected RTC's BevTrac beverage management system to increase operational efficiency by…

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.