Top Sandwiches News

Triarc Companies, Inc. announced yesterday that it has completed its acquisition of RTM Restaurant Group (RTM).

The SUBWAY(R) restaurant chain, the world’s largest submarine sandwich franchise, announced today that it has opened its first location in Republic of Uzbekistan.

Panera Bread Company, the national leading bakery-cafe concept, today announced that Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., developer of Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins, and Togo’s quick-service restaurants, has agreed to immediately cease use of its “U Pick 2.”

Panera Bread Co. said Monday that sales increased 9.6 percent for the four weeks ended June 14.

The SUBWAY® restaurant chain today announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Safier as senior vice president and chief administrative officer of the SUBWAY® Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT), which creates advertising and marketing programs that are designed to build sales and promote the image of the restaurant chain.

New franchise group to develop 15 new bakery-cafes in San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara counties.

April proved to be a big month for the sub shop as it reached an expansion milestone.

Kovachi named Recognized Young Dietitian 2005 by the Connecticut Dietetic Association.

DeLuca bestowed the International Franchise Association’s highest honor.

Four quick-serves make top 10 franchisees in Entrepreneur’s 26th Annual Franchise 500®

Panera Bread Company’s first Arizona area developer plans to open 15 new bakery/cafes by 2011.

The 2004 Restaurant Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power and Associates found that Panera Bread ranks highest among quick-service restaurants in the Midwest and Northeast regions.

The sandwich shop plans to test market a series of breakfast sandwiches in hopes of capturing the morning crowd.

Panera Bread Company announced an agreement with the “Oakes/Cobo,” franchise group to develop 10 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in the counties of San Francisco and Marin, California.

In 2004, over 130 new Subway stores opened in Canada, Subway’s largest market outside the U.S.

Beginning this month, Arby’s will test a line of all-natural chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders, and salads in four markets.

For the 13th time in 17 years, Subway Restaurants earns the top spot among Entrepreneur’s “Franchise 500.”

Jimmy John Liautaud, the founder and chief executive officer of Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shops, was inducted into the CEO Hall of Fame by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization during its national conference in Chicago.

The sale has a targeted closing date of December 31, and Bobby Cox Companies will operate the Schlotzsky’s franchise system as a privately owned company.

Paul Twohig has resigned as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Panera Bread after nearly two years in those roles. No explanation was offered for the move.

“We hope to soon have a strong financial owner that will enable us to grow again, provide jobs for our employees, and better serve our franchisees — essentially, to have a new lease on life,” said Sam Coats, president and CEO.

The owners and operators of Subway’s locations on the Pacific Island of Guam were the honored recipients of Legislative Resolution No. 133 presented on behalf of the people of Guam by Senator Ray Tenorio.

The salad features warm chicken fingers, crumbled pepper bacon, hard-boiled egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and grape tomatoes served over spring-mix greens. It’s served with ranch dressing.

In total, Quiznos is pouring over $170,000 back into Florida and Alabama businesses and is paying for consulting services for each franchise owner to assist with various insurance claims.

After receiving inquiries from more than 50 parties, Schlotzsky’s confirmed that a process is underway that could result in financial restructuring and new ownership for the company.

The Tikrit Subway is the first of 19 name-brand fast-food concepts approved for immediate development in Iraq by the Army & Air Force Exchange Services.

New initiative extends Panera fresh food experience beyond the bakery-cafe

A Subway-branded toy set called the Deluxe Subway Sandwich Artist Play Set will be available at Toys “R” Us starting September 1, 2004.