El Pollo Loco honors franchisees with Heritage Award

March 11, 2014

El Pollo Loco has presented Lee Alvarez Sr., Rafael Armenta, Bill Engel, Chris Pingel and Roland Spongberg with the company's Heritage Award, an honor given to…

Bread carriers help operators stand out in the crowded sandwich space

Away-from-home sandwich purchases are up because of consumer demand for lower prices, more variety, fresher and healthier items and flexible portions.

Breakfast sandwich offerings on the rise

May 15, 2013

According to market research firm Technomic, breakfast sandwich appearances on chain restaurant menus increased 8.1 percent during the early part of the year…

Subway offers BOGO deal on 6-inch subs through April

April 4, 2013

Subway is offering a buy-one-get-one free deal on its 6-inch sandwiches through April. The offer is good daily beginning at 9 a.m. No coupon is necessary for…

Erbert & Gerbert's new sandwich features chili coleslaw

April 2, 2013

Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop has introduced its latest sandwich creation — the Luna. It includes tangy-sweet chili coleslaw, oven-roasted turkey…

Subway named top QSR brand for ninth year in a row

March 28, 2013

Subway has been named "Brand of the Year" in the "Quick Service Restaurant" category, according to the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend study. This marks the ninth…

Wendy's introduces artisan flatbread sandwich platform

March 26, 2013

The chain will roll out a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes national TV advertising, digital and social media activities, a print campaign…

Foodservice research firm finds sandwich concepts are popular

February 5, 2013

Sandleman & Associates, a California-based foodservice consumer research firm, has named its 2012 "Fast-Food Awards of Excellence" winners.

Subway sued over 'footlong' claim

January 24, 2013

A week after a photo went viral showing a Subway footlong actually measuring in at 11 inches, two New Jersey men have sued the company for false advertising.

White Castle expands sandwich concept

November 21, 2012

White Castle has opened the second co-branded location featuring its fledgling sandwich concept, Deckers. The location opened this week in Louisville, Ky., and…

Arby's stokes 'sandwich war' fire

November 16, 2012

Arby's has added a new component to its ad campaign featuring New York City police detective Bo Dietl.

Quiznos names president of international business to grow brand

October 3, 2012

Quiznos today announced the appointment of Kenneth Cutshaw as the company's new president of International.

Milio's Sandwiches campaign designed to draw new customers

September 25, 2012

Milio's Sandwiches has announced a new marketing and advertising campaign designed to reach and draw in new customers. The "You Deserve a Decent Sandwich…

Subway donates $330K to American Diabetes Association

September 19, 2012

The staff of the McLean, Va.-based Subway Development Corporation of Washington (SDC), recently presented a check for $330,000 to the American Diabetes…

Jersey Mike's named Official Sandwich of All American Games

September 19, 2012

Jersey Mike's Subs and All American Games, a premier youth sports marketing and management company, have announced a multiplatform partnership that makes…

Quiznos continues Latin America expansion

September 4, 2012

With the opening of its fifth Quiznos Sub restaurant in the Dominican Republic, QSR International continues its aggressive expansion into Latin America and the…

Subway sets sandwich-making Guinness World Record

August 16, 2012

A team of 250 Subway employees, along with "Famous Fan" and New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, set a Guinness World Record Wednesday for "most people…

Jersey Mike's founder talks longevity, challenges

August 14, 2012

Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike's founder and CEO, was featured on CNBC's Squawk Box over the weekend, discussing the brand's longevity, growth plans and challenges…

Cousins Subs launches Midwestern-themed LTOs

August 14, 2012

Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched two new limited-time options that celebrate the chain's Midwestern heritage: the Wisconsin Steak and Brat and the…

West Liberty Foods named top vendor for Subway

August 13, 2012

West Liberty Foods, of West Liberty, Iowa, was named by the Subway brand and its Independent Purchasing Cooperative (IPC), as the 2012 Vendor of the Year at…