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Smashburger Gaining National Recognition

Opening of Hicksville, NY Smashburger

CEO Dave Prokupek announced today that their Smashburger “better burger”  restaurant concept is growing fast, now with 143 locations nationwide.

Quiznos Strikes Deal on Debt Restructuring

Quiznos Lower Price Every Day Campaign 2009
Quiznos 2009 marketing campaign, "Lower prices every day." photo/AR McLin

DENVER - After struggling with slumping sales and a recent violation of debt terms, Quiznos has now struck a deal with Avenue Capital Group, a hedge fund controlled by billionaire Marc Lasry.

Quiznos Race Marred by Armstrong Doping Claims

Team mate Tyler Hamilton tells 60 Minutes reporter Scott Pelley that Lance Armstrong was doping
Cyclist Hamilton tells reporter Scott PelleyLance Armstrong was doping.

DENVER – Exactly two months from the day the USA Pro Cycling Challenge is scheduled to take flight in the Colorado Rockies, CBS News aired an explosive report on star cyclist Lance Armstrong’s alleged “secretive, systematic” drug use last night on “60  Minutes.” 

Quiznos Pro Bike Race Encounters Bumps

DENVER – Governor John Hickenlooper announced last week that Colorado’s inaugural Quiznos Pro Challenge has a new title, dropping the name of the sub-sandwich franchising firm. 

Quiznos Begins Employee Reduction Plan

Quiznos flagship sandwich center at headquarters in Denver
Quiznos headquarters with flagship state-of-the-art restaurant Photo/Sparks

DENVER – Quiznos has begun an aggressive employee-layoff program only two years after moving into its new headquarters in Denver’s expensive downtown district, showcasing its state-of-the-art flagship restaurant.

Quiznos Back Selling in New Jersey

Quiznos ad selling franchises in NJ, advertised in the NY Post
Quiznos ad in the NY Post, Dec 3

December 7 has another reason to live in infamy.

Quiznos Names Former Franchisee COO

DENVER – Quiznos, a chain of 3,000 franchised shops that serve toasted subway sandwiches, announced last week that it has appointed Michael Roper, a former franchisee to lead its operation

Quiznos CEO Steps Out, MacDonald In

DENVER — Quiznos officially announced today that Rick Schaden is stepping down as CEO to pursue new entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors.

Quiznos Settlement Finalized, among Highest Penalties in Franchise History

CHICAGO —Quiznos encountered a franchisee revolt so vast that it has been forced to settle, following years of litigation brought by literally thousands of its franchise owner-operators.

As Franchises Collapse, Quiznos Launches 600 Company Stores

A Quiznos company-owned store at its head office building photo/tsparks