Quiznos Sub Franchise News

Toasted Sandwich Pioneer Makes Significant Customer Experience and Franchisee Resource Enhancements; Introduces New Media Campaign
DENVER, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quiznos, the pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced significant product improvements, enhancements to the customer experience, the launch of QRAVE Quiznos, its new branding campaign, and additional resources for franchise owners. This announcement is part of Quiznos' larger, long-term strategy to elevate the profile of the brand globally and drive additional restaurant traffic for its franchise owners.
"Quiznos is a strong, financially healthy business that is poised for growth," said Greg MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Quiznos. "Today's announcement reinforces our commitment to continually improving the customer experience and providing our world-class franchise owners with the tools and resources necessary for success...

Franchisees Recognized for High Sales, Marketing Leadership, and Quality Service
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, a premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, announced its 2012 franchise award winners at its franchise convention in Las Vegas, March 26. Quiznos assesses performance among franchisees in a variety of categories including sales, marketing leadership and operational excellence, and the leaders emerge as franchise award winners.
The “U.S. Franchise Owner of the Year” was awarded to Tina Berquist of Centralia, Washington. Berquist purchased a Quiznos franchise in 2007, and has since realized significant growth in sales as a result of her strategic implementation of Quiznos’ delivery service and an emphasis on marketing...

Hungry for Visibility into Company Spend, Coupa Chosen For Its Usability, Software-as-a-Service Model and Worldwide Capabilities
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coupa Software, the leader in cloud spend optimization software, announced that Quiznos, India has subscribed to the software service. Apollo Elixirs Pvt., Ltd., a master franchisee of Southern India, brought the popular Quiznos chain to India in 2011. As the company rapidly introduced franchises to the region, they were looking for best-in-class solutions to help streamline the business given their aggressive expansion plans. Quiznos India selected the Coupa for Retail e-procurement solution based on its ability to harness the stores’ collective spend intelligence and predict the future purchasing needs of each Quiznos location...

Toasted Sandwich Pioneer to Open First Russian Quiznos in St. Petersburg
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a partnership with QSR Russia, Ltd (QRL), the master franchisee selected to launch the flagship Quiznos restaurants in Russia. St. Petersburg will be home to the first of several locations to open this year, with more than 20 locations expected by 2014.
“With the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup, I believe there’s no better time for Quiznos to enter the Russian marketplace.”
The partnership with QRL is the latest milestone in Quiznos’ development initiative to open more than 400 international locations by 2020 in more than 40 regions of the world...

Greg MacDonald to Continue as President and CEO; Company Announces New Board Members
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced it has named Harsha V. Agadi as executive chairman of its Board of Managers. Originally from Mumbai, India, Mr. Agadi brings more than 25 years’ experience with food service companies to the position, having worked with Domino’s Pizza, Pepsi, Kraft, General Foods, Little Caesars Enterprises, Church’s Chicken, and most recently, Friendly’s Ice Cream Company. Mr. Agadi will be supported by several other new board members, as well as Quiznos current CEO Greg MacDonald who has been with the brand for more than a decade...

New Owners Affirm Commitment to Best-In-Class Products, Stores and Marketing
DENVER, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced that the Company has successfully completed its previously announced financial restructuring on an out-of-court basis. The agreement eliminates one-third – or approximately $300 million – of the company's outstanding debt, and provides a significant infusion of $150 million in new equity from Avenue Capital Group, a global investment firm, to position Quiznos for future growth.
"Improving our balance sheet and putting our capital structure issues behind us are major steps forward to strengthening the Quiznos brand and our customer experience," said Greg MacDonald, Quiznos Chief Executive Officer...

International Growth Continues for Quiznos as it Enters Another New Region
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a partnership with the ACA Group, the master franchise selected to launch the first Quiznos restaurants in the Philippines. The first location in the partnership will be the banner store opening in Manila early this year, with plans for further expansion to more than 35 additional locations, based on the successful results of the first location.
“We are excited to work with the ACA Group, and know that the strong Quiznos brand and premium recipes will expand their market in the Philippines.”
The partnership is the latest in a series of significant international development announcements for Quiznos, demonstrating the continued success of the much-loved American brand in more than 40 regions around the world...

DENVER, Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced that the Company has reached agreement with a significant majority of its first- and second-lien lenders on a consensual financial restructuring plan that will reduce the Company's current debt substantially and provide an infusion of $150 million of new equity capital to help position Quiznos for future growth. The Company expects to begin soliciting approval of the proposed transaction immediately.
The proposed transaction provides for Avenue Capital, an investment firm that currently holds a significant amount of the Company's first- and second-lien debt, to become the majority owner of the Company through a $150 million equity infusion and the conversion of debt to equity...

Michigan Locations to Feature Quiznos Signature Toasted Tastes
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a relationship with Meijer, a Great Lakes region supercenter chain and grocery retailer based in Michigan. The partnership calls for Quiznos restaurants to open inside Meijer locations in Michigan. The relationship between Quiznos and Meijer is the most recent in a series of successful partnerships and store openings in Quiznos' non-traditional development strategy.
"Meijer brings a history of insight and creativity into the Great Lakes region and the local grocery store customer. Meijer saw an opportunity to better serve their loyal customer base by offering Quiznos as a dining option...

Signature Toasted Tastes to be Featured at 40 Champlain Farms Locations

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a partnership with Vermont-based convenience and gasoline retailer, Champlain Farms, to open Quiznos restaurants inside Champlain Farms' 40 locations. The partnership is a significant milestone in the company's convenience store growth strategy and demonstrates a continued commitment to partner with strong, regional convenience store operators for success in the convenience store channel.
"As a locally-owned company, Champlain Farms brings unparalleled insight into the region and the local convenience customer...

The Latest Quiznos Sub Offers Fine Dining Flavor and Premium Ingredients at a Budget-Friendly Price
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NEWS FACTS

Quiznos is bringing back an elegant, sophisticated way of dining quickly and affordably with its Black Angus on Rosemary Parmesan Sub.

The sub hits menus nationwide today for a limited time, bringing even more premium tastes to Quiznos' broad menu of soups, salads and subs.
This is an inexpensive meal option that doesn't skimp on quality ingredients. Participating locations will offer the Black Angus on Rosemary Parmesan Sub for $5.19 for a small size, $6.49 for a regular and $7.99 for a large.


Catering to today's diners' emerging high-end tastes and demand for grab-and-go food options, the sub's distinct combination of sweet smokiness layered against a spicy backdrop packs a punch designed to tease the whole palate in a single bite...

September 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA) is officially open for business. Quiznos franchisee owners can now join through the new association website: www.Qfranchisees.org.

"It is essential for the sustainability of our business that Quiznos franchisee owners unite as members of QZFA," said QZFA President Kevin Tackett. "We need to align ourselves in order to make a positive change in the business model and re-establish the value of the Quiznos brand."

QZFA formed to give a voice to Quiznos franchisee owners. QZFA will seek to grow profitability, improve transparency with Quiznos Corporate and strengthen the franchisor-franchisee relationship.

QZFA is an independent association of franchisees (IAOF) sanctioned by Quiznos Corporate to represent the interests of the franchisees; previously established associations (including TSFA) have suspended their operations to support the newly formed nonprofit association...

Quiznos Partners with Established Local Hospitality Group to Open Locations in Northern and Western India's Commercial and Entertainment Centers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains, today announced a new master franchise agreement to bring Quiznos to Northern and Western India. Part of the company's international development initiative, the agreement with New Delhi-based Sub One Hospitality Services complements Quiznos' recently-announced foray into Southern India, where the company last week opened its largest international location.

Quiznos' expansion in India will cover the country's commercial center of New Delhi and the entertainment hub of Bollywood, introducing Quiznos' chef-inspired tastes to a rapidly emerging demographic of vibrant and highly-educated young professionals...

August 26, 2011 // Franchising.com // CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – In an effort to unite Quiznos Restaurant franchise owners, we are pleased to formally announce the formation of the Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA). QZFA will provide Quiznos franchise owners a platform to advocate for improved profitability, transparency and stronger franchisor-franchisee relationships in order to enrich the value of the Quiznos brand.

"This is a pivotal time for Quiznos franchise owners; we now have an opportunity to unite on common issues and protect our investments for the future of our businesses," explained Michael Slater, vice president of the Quiznos Franchisee Association.

QZFA is committed to providing a united voice for franchisees and needs members who are ready and willing to make positive contribution to the future of the brand...

Partnership Leverages Strengthening Economy, Growing Consumer Trend Toward Eating Out DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a master franchise agreement has been signed to open the first Quiznos locations in Brazil as part of the company's international development initiative. Expansion plans call for the development of 200 Quiznos restaurants in the North, Northeast and Midwest of Brazil over the life of the agreement. Seven Quiznos locations will open in Brazil by the end of the year, with the first set to open this fall.

Quiznos partnered with master franchiser Brazil Best Food Inc. (BBF) for its initial Brazil development...

Quiznos to Expand Convenience Store Growth Strategy; Open More Than 50 New Restaurants in Florida DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, and Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer on the East Coast, today announced a partnership to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess locations in Florida. The partnership, the largest to date in terms of Quiznos convenience locations, is a significant milestone in the company's convenience store growth strategy and ambition to be the premier QSR partner for the convenience store channel.

"Through our convenience store growth strategy, we have successfully developed regional partnerships with leading convenience store operators, evolving our c-store platform to best meet their regional needs," said Shultz Hartgrove, senior vice president of convenience and non-traditional development for Quiznos...

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starting today, Quiznos customers around the country can enjoy an all-new flavor at Quiznos, the Chicken Bacon Dipper with signature cheese sauce. Part of what makes the Chicken Bacon Dipper unique is that it is served with a side of cheese sauce seasoned with vine-ripened tomatoes, diced green chiles and traditional Mexican spices.

What's not new at Quiznos is the ongoing sandwich innovation led by former fine dining restaurant Chef Zach Calkins. "The Chicken Bacon Dipper sandwich is about depth of flavor and texture for all palates," says Calkins, SVP of Culinary Innovation for the past 9 years at Quiznos. "The smoothness of the cheese sauce combined with the toasty crunch of our new Chipotle Jack bread perfectly complements the smoky bacon, hot chicken and mild chipotle mayo...

Quiznos Continues Focus on Flavor With Rollout of Nine Notable New Menu Additions DENVER, CO--(Marketwire - February 16, 2011) -

NEWS FACTS Quiznos is introducing even more premium tastes on its broad menu of soups, salads and sandwiches with nine new menu items, including a trio of new prime rib subs that are joining its five existing prime rib signature subs. Prime rib subs are some of the most popular in the Quiznos lineup -- last year Quiznos customers ate more than 15 million prime rib subs. To give customers even more opportunity to indulge in this tasty favorite, Quiznos is introducing three new signature subs loaded with made-to-order prime rib: Prime Rib on Garlic Bread: layered cheddar, lettuce, tomato and prime rib on new Quiznos garlic bread with creamy garlic aioli Prime Rib & Blue: crumbled blue cheese combined with new Quiznos blue cheese dressing gives a tangy twist, along with lettuce, tomatoes and mozzarella Chipotle Prime Rib: chipotle mayo adds a zesty kick, alongside garlic aioli, mozzarella cheese, and sautéed onions and mushroom These new prime ribs subs will be permanent menu additions in the Quiznos line of signature subs, alongside current Quiznos prime rib favorites: Prime Rib Mushroom & Swiss, Prime Rib & Peppercorn, Double Cheese Cheesesteak, Steakhouse Prime Rib Dip and Bourbon Grille Steak...

DENVER, Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Quiznos Pro Challenge™, America's Pro Tour and premier world-class cycling event, today announced the appointment of Shawn Hunter as co-chairman to the race. In addition, Brian Farris has joined the executive team and will serve as chief operating officer. Hunter comes to the Quiznos Pro Challenge with a deep background in sports management and marketing as the former president and chief executive officer of Deportivo Chivas professional Soccer Club, after holding the position of chief marketing officer and president of AEG Sports. Hunter's experience with AEG included overseeing eleven sports teams worldwide and many of the brand's marquee sporting events, including the Tour of California professional bike race...

Prominent Local Businessman Partners with Quiznos to Introduce Toasty Tastes to Southern India DENVER --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich and one of the nation's premier restaurant chains for subs, salads and soups, today announced that a master franchise agreement has been signed to open the first Quiznos location in India as part of the company's international development initiative. Current plans call for the development of five Quiznos locations in India by the end of the year, the first of which is planned to open in May 2011.

Quiznos awarded master franchising rights for Southern India, including Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai and Hyderabad, to Arjun Valluri, an experienced and successful franchisee who has brought a variety of restaurant concepts to southern India...