Sermon leads to arrest in Subway robbery

November 5, 2007

The Associated Press: A Subway sandwich shop at the True Bethel Baptist Church in Buffalo, N.Y., was robbed at gunpoint Nov. 2, 2007, causing the following…

IPC to share experience on webinar

October 31, 2007

KENDALL, Fla. — George Labelle, chief information officer for Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC) for Subway, will be the featured speaker of a free…

Subway launches 'My Subway Mobile' in N.Y.

October 23, 2007

BOSTON — More than 100 Subway restaurants in Buffalo, N.Y., are offering preferred customers cell phone-based, real-time alerts and coupons via the new My…

Subway rolls out mobile promotions

October 18, 2007

BOSTON — Modiv Media Inc., a leader in retail interactive media-delivery solutions, and the Subway restaurant chain, have announced 345 Subway franchises in…

Arby's intros Toasted Subs

September 27, 2007

ATLANTA — Arby's Toasted Subs has debuted nationwide, adding four new deli-inspired sandwiches and completing the company's largest menu launch since the 200…

Lenny's Sub Shop expands

August 28, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, has announced that a fourth franchisee group will join the San Antonio market. …

Burger toppings take a twist

As customers search for unique tastes, restaurants create new topping combinations to satisfy them.

Subway robbed twice, suspect captured

August 20, 2007

The Hartford (Conn.) Courant: An apologetic armed robber who took more than $600 in cash from a Subway restaurant in Connecticut a week earlier returned Aug.

Dairy Queen franchisee moves ad accounts to Optimedia

August 20, 2007

Louisville Business First: The advertising accounts of a Louisville, Ky.-based Dairy Queen franchisee have been taken over by the Indianapolis office of…

LTOs leave permanent impression

Well-researched limited-time offers can pay off in the form of higher revenue, increased traffic and core menu additions.

Jack in the Box intros steak & egg burrito, hash brown sticks

August 13, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box has added a new Sirloin Steak & Egg Burrito to its menu offering, the company has announced.   Jack's new Sirloin Steak &…

Cousin's Subs starts restaurant revamp

August 8, 2007

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Two Cousins Subs stores in Wauwatosa and Glendale, Wis., are adding flat-screen televisions as part of Cousins Subs' remodeling efforts…

Subway restaurants, Department of Justice settle dispute

August 2, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice has announced a settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with Doctor Associates Inc.

Muslim Dunkin' Donuts franchisee wins discrimination appeal

July 10, 2007

Toronto Star: A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit filed by a Muslim Dunkin' Donuts franchisee can proceed, overturning an earlier…

Arby's names Roland Smith as new CEO

July 8, 2007

NEW YORK — Triarc Cos. said July 5 Roland Smith will take over as the new chief executive of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.   In May, Triarc chairman and chief…

Wendy's comps see slight 2Q increase

July 5, 2007

  DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's International Inc. has announced preliminary same-store sales for the second quarter of 2007, ended July 1, 2007.   Average…

New report examines U.S. fast food market

June 28, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland — Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Dining Out Review: Quick Service Restaurants in the United States 2007" to their…

Lenny's Sub Shop names new agency of record

June 28, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Sub Shop June 28 announced that they have named Impact Marketing their agency of record.    Memphis, Tenn.-based Impact has…

CKE comps on the rise

June 27, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Same-store sales for CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand rose 2.8 percent in the four weeks ended June 18, while comps at the…

Wendy's expands breakfast menu

June 21, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is expanding its new breakfast menu to more than 75 additional restaurant markets across the U.S. The move comes after an extended test…