Sandwiches

Cousins Subs Sets Up Shop in Glendale, Arizona

QSR magazine — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:21 +0000

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs today announced it will be unwrapping a new location in Glendale, Arizona, on Thursday, May 17.

Wisconsin native Brian Herczeg and his partners–father Les Herczeg, sister Christina Herczeg, and brother-in-law Matt Walsh–will be opening their first Cousins Subs location at 5350 W. Bell Road, Suite 130, Glendale, Arizona, 85308. Walsh will be leading the efforts as part owner and manager of the new store.

Milio’s Sandwiches Brings Back Mediterranean Trio

QSR magazine — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:13 +0000

A privileged few of us are lucky enough to jet off to Greece or Malta for the summer, but for those left behind, Milio’s Sandwiches is reintroducing its popular Mediterranean sandwich trio, which will be available systemwide between May 21 and Aug. 12.

The trio consists of the veggie hummus supreme and the turkey titan, both featuring black olives and Milio’s original red pepper hummus, and the Mediterranean beef, featuring a spicy Mediterranean relish. Each sandwich will be available for $5.29.

Jersey Mike’s Celebrates First Store in Michigan

QSR magazine — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:47:31 +0000

Jersey Mike’s Subs will officially open its first store in the state of Michigan–its 31^st market– in Ann Arbor. Jersey Mike’s owner, Peter Shipman, and his operating partner Mike Wagner, know the importance of community relations and will celebrate their new ties with the area during their grand opening beginning Wednesday, May 16.

Capriotti’s Opens Fifth Shop in Los Angeles Area

QSR magazine — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:50:47 +0000

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Covina today. This fifth Los Angeles area shop is part of a large regional expansion in the Southwest.

Famous for sandwiches and a friendly ambiance, Capriotti’s has become a growing favorite among Southern California residents.

Consumer Reports Says Best Fast Food Egg Sandwich Is...

QSR magazine — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:24:16 +0000

Egg sandwiches that are tasty and nutritious are hard to come by in most fast food chains. Consumer Reports tried egg sandwiches from Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway—and deemed Subway’s Egg White and Cheese on Mornin’ Flatbread most tasty.

Earl of Sandwich Announces New President and CEO

QSR magazine — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:15:00 +0000

David Crabtree, president and CEO of Planet Hollywood Group of Companies, announces Steve Heeley has joined the Earl of Sandwich brand as president and chief executive officer.

Dunkin' Brands Enjoys 10.9% Same-Store Sales Hike in Q1

QSR magazine — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:11:06 +0000

Vigorous gains in beverage sales, combined with “very strong breakfast sales” and limited-time promotions, collectively contributed to a 10.9 percent hike in system-wide sales for Dunkin’ Brands in the first quarter, said Nigel Travis, CEO of Dunkin’ Brands.

Speaking to investors during the company’s first-quarter earnings call on April 26, Travis said Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. business reported a 7.2 percent uptick in comparable same-store sales.

Penn Station Gives Out Free Fries on April 25

QSR magazine — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:45:56 +0000

As a special thank you to its local customers and neighbors, Penn Station East Coast Subs is offering a free small order of its fresh-cut fries to anyone who dines in its restaurants on Wednesday, April 25.

Penn Station’s fresh-cut fries are freshly hand-cut from unpeeled potatoes, which are then flash-fried in cholesterol-free peanut oil.

Meatball Bar Highlights New Capriotti's Catering Program

QSR magazine — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:23:51 +0000

Thirty years after it launched its original program, Capriotti’s is revamping its catering menu to include more variety.

The new catering program will include three options: a sandwich tray with side options, including salads; boxed lunches with a nine-inch sub, chips, drink, and cookie; and a meatball bar that lets customers build their own meatball subs.

United Capital Provides $1.9 Million to Jimmy John’s

QSR magazine — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:15:32 +0000

United Capital Business Lending, a national business lender specializing in franchise finance, announced today that it provided $1.9 million in financing to Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches owner, J.T. & Company Investments, LLC.

United Capital refinanced six existing locations for the Florida-based franchisee and will also provide funding to open additional Jimmy John’s locations in the Orlando area.