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Arby's sponsors sports awards on FOX

October 8, 2006

LOS ANGELES — Arby's is the presenting sponsor for the top action sports performances of the year. The inaugural Arby's Action Sports Awards presented by FUEL…

Subway to enter U.K. supermarkets

September 26, 2006

Food Business Review: Subway has announced plans to enter into a trial joint venture with United Kingdom supermarket giant Tesco to open concessions in Tesco…

Reggie Bush joins John Lovitz for Subway's Daytime Drama

September 25, 2006

John Lovitz has teamed up with an NFL rookie and a rap star for Subway's Daytime Drama, a television ad campaign.   Since April, Subway has aired Dinner…

Former busboy works hard to become seventh-largest Arby's franchisee

September 24, 2006

Arizona Central: Charlie Harmon got his first job when he was 16 as a busboy for a Bob's Big Boy diner in Washington D.C. Today, 53-year-old Harmon owns 48 of…

Subway wants to expand to Barbados

August 31, 2006

CBC.bb: The Barbados government is considering granting franchise licenses to Subway. The franchisee, Goddard's Enterprises Limited, believes there's…

Jack in the Box revamps breakfast menu

August 27, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box is rolling out two new Buttermilk BiscuitSandwiches — the bacon, egg and cheese and the sausage, egg and cheese.   According to a…

Pastrami Burger equals solid sales for CKE Restaurants

August 23, 2006

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. credited the Pastrami Burger for a solid seventh period, which is when Carl's Jr. reintroduced the menu item. …

Arby's franchise comps up 3% for Q2

August 10, 2006

NEW YORK — Triarc credited the complete acquisition of RTM, Arby's largest franchisee, for a strong second quarter.   Second quarter same-store sales for…

Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes signs 356 agreements

August 9, 2006

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes, a QSR sandwich chain, said it has signed 356 development agreements for the Southeast.    "We expect these to…

Private Label Radio launches SUBWAY RADIO

August 6, 2006

PASADENA, Calif. — Private Label Radio (PLR), a division of DMI Music & Media Solutions, launched SUBWAY RADIO, an exclusive in-store radio network…

Ohio Subway implements first drive-thru touchscreen kiosk

July 27, 2006

SUWANEE, Ga. – Pro-Tech Solutions announced the implementation of its Pro-Tech drive-thru kiosk at a Subway restaurant in Mentor, Ohio. The kiosk stands…

McDonald's pulls Spicy Chicken after bland sales

July 12, 2006

Bland sales have led McDonald's to pull its highly marketed Spicy Chicken Sandwich.   Seizing the moment, Wendy's bragged about the success of its spicy…

Wendy's 'jacks' up spicy chicken choices

July 12, 2006

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's is currently offering customers a chance to spice up their Spicy Chicken sandwich. As part of a limited-time promotion at most Wendy's…

Chick-fil-A 'mootivates' customers to dress like cows

July 12, 2006

ATLANTA — As part of Chick-fil-A's annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain is offering a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch…

Lenny's Sub Shop inks agreement with California operator

July 6, 2006

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, said the sub chain is headed to three new markets in the western United States. …

Arby's is thinking chicken

Chain became the first in the QSR segment to reach "natural" audience. Marketing campaign takes a stab at McDonald's and Wendy's.

Arby's opens 3,500th store; CEO serves customers

June 29, 2006

ATLANTA — To celebrate the opening of Arby's 3500th restaurant, chief executive Roland Smith served customers through the drive-thru window. Arby's also gave…

Arby's selects Oracle E-Business Suite

June 25, 2006

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — Arby's has selected the Oracle E-Business Suite to help improve financial reporting, workforce management, new store construction and…

Arby's opens first store in New York City

June 25, 2006

ATLANTA — In New York City, the upscale Manhattan Mall is home to the brand new Arby's restaurant. The location is the chain's first store in the Big Apple.…