Quiznos began in 1978 as Sandwich World when Terrell Braly and a group of investors converted a closed gas stations in Denver, Colorado to a sandwich shop.
In 1980, the store was purchased by competitors Jimmy Lambatos and Todd Disner. They changed the name to Quiznos and began to franchise.
In 1981, the first toasted sub was served.
In 1987, Rick Schaden opens a franchise in Boulder, CO. In 1991, Rick and his father, Dick, buy the entire company.
By 1995, there are 100 restaurants in the chain.
By 1997, Quiznos is the third largest sandwich chain.
In 1999, the first international location opens in Japan.
In 2002, Wendy’s acquired the rights to the brand in Australia and New Zealand. They were never able to make it profitable.
Today, Quiznos is the second largest sandwich chain in the world. There are nearly 4500 locations worldwide.
Quizno'sQuiznos began in 1978 as Sandwich World when Terrell Braly and a group of investors converted a closed gas stations in Denver, Colorado to a sandwich shop.
In 1980, the store was purchased by competitors Jimmy Lambatos and Todd Disner. They changed the name to Quiznos and began to franchise.
In 1981, the first toasted sub was served.
History
In 1987, Rick Schaden opens a franchise in Boulder, CO. In 1991, Rick and his father, Dick, buy the entire company.
By 1995, there are 100 restaurants in the chain.
By 1997, Quiznos is the third largest sandwich chain.
In 1999, the first international location opens in Japan.
In 2002, Wendy’s acquired the rights to the brand in Australia and New Zealand. They were never able to make it profitable.
Today, Quiznos is the second largest sandwich chain in the world. There are nearly 4500 locations worldwide.
