Lee Vala
Chief Development Officer, International
1001 17th Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202
Contact Phone Number
720-359-3315
Contact Email
lvala@quiznos.com



International News

3-8-2012

Myers Group strengthens PI foothold

The Myers Food Group is bolstering its presence on Paradise Island with the opening of Quiznos and the imminent arrival of Dunkin' Donuts later this month.

3-1-2012

Quiznos Expands Into Russia Ahead of Olympics, World Cup

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.

2-23-2012

Quiznos debuts in North India with the launch of its first outlet in Delhi

America's premium sub brand, Quiznos, entered North India with the launch of its first outlet in Delhi. With this launch, the company has initiated its expansion plans of opening over 150 outlets across North and West India within the next five years.

1-18-2012

Quiznos Thrills Manila with Expansion into Philippines

Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich...

10-27-2011

Quiznos Continues South American Expansion

QSR International, the master franchisee for Quiznos restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean, is pleased to announce its continued expansion into the South American region.

9-15-2011

Argentina, Chile, Ecuador in Quiznos Plans

Quiznos announced that a master franchise agreement was signed to expand the brand into Argentina, Chile, and Ecuador as part of the company's recently announced initiative for international development.

6-15-2011

Quiznos Is Brazil-Bound

Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, announced a master franchise agreement has ...

2-4-2011

Quiznos Strikes Deal in India

Quiznos, pioneer of the toasted sandwich, 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.

11-3-2010

US Sandwich Chain Quiznos Inks Kuwait Deal

American sandwich chain Quiznos on Wednesday signed a master franchise agreement to open 15 outlets in Kuwait.

8-6-2010

Quiznos Plans Large Push to Open Overseas Locations

"Lee Vala rejoined Quiznos to oversee the restaurant chain's international expansion program. "

8-9-2010

Quiznos Steps Up International Efforts

Quiznos already has master franchisees in nearly 25 countries and territories, but the chain announced that it is revamping international growth efforts and is aiming to be in nearly 40 countries and territories two years from now

8-9-2010

Quiznos Plans International Push

Quiznos is planning to bring its sandwiches to 15 new markets in the next two years, boosting its total international presence to 40 countries and territories.

8-9-2010

Quiznos Plans Global Growth Initiative

Quiznos on Aug. 9 unveiled a global growth initiative that would expand the company's international presence from 25 countries and territories currently to nearly 40 countries and territories by 2012.

8-9-2010

Quiznos Charts Course for Gloabl Growth

Quiznos, one of the nation's premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich, today announced a global growth initiative to expand the brand's ...

8-9-2010

Quiznos Preps For International Expansion

Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years. Quiznos currently exists in 25 countries.

8-10-2010

Quiznos Plans Big Expansion Internationally

Quiznos is planning to bring its sandwiches to 15 new markets in the next two years, boosting its international presence to 40 countries and territories.

8-10-2010

Quiznos On International Trek

Quiznos has announced today that it has plans to take its toasted sub sandwiches to 15 new markets in the next two years, boosting its international presence to 40 countries and territories.

8-10-2010

Quiznos Heads for International Expansion

Quiznos, a Denver-based quick-service restaurant chain, will expand the brand's international footprint from 25 countries and territories in which it presently operates to nearly 40 countries and territories in the next two years.

8-12-2010

Quiznos Charts Course for Gloabal Growth

Quiznos, a Denver-based quick-service restaurant chain, will expand the brand's international footprint from 25 countries and territories in which it presently operates to nearly 40 countries and territories in the next two years.


STORIES

9-24-2010

23 Cities Apply to Host Quiznos Pro Challenge

"The Quiznos Pro Challenge has received 23 applications from would-be host cities for the all-new race for 2011, modelled on the Coors Classic in Colorado, USA."

9-15-2010

Quiznos Eyes Argentina, Chile, Ecuador

"Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement to expand into Argentina, Chile and Ecuador, as the sub-shop chain makes a major push to grow overseas."

8-23-2010

Study of Oil Spill's Effect on Whales Could Show Future of Gulf Marine Life

"After the oil spill disaster, Quiznos was drawn to Ocean Alliance for their reputation for thorough and longstanding work researching whales and ocean life…"

8-9-2010

Quiznos Steps Up International Efforts

Quiznos already has master franchisees in nearly 25 countries and territories, but the chain announced that it is revamping international growth efforts and is aiming to be in nearly 40 countries and territories two years from now

8-4-2010

Lance Armstrong, Bill Ritter, Announce Colorado's Return To Elite Cycling With 'Quiznos Pro Challenge'

What started as a conversation between Lance Armstrong and Governor Ritter last year has turned into a reality. And it has the wheels to prove it.

7-20-2010

One of the Oddest Commercials We've Ever Seen! Perez Hilton

Quizno's is also challenging consumers to create their own Kitten Idols: beginning August 2, 2010, Quiznos is holding a contest challenging consumers to create music videos utilizing the song from the 5, 4, 3 "Singimals" commercial.

7-18-2010

Watch out, Old Spice Guy: Here Come the Singimals Huffington Post

Quizno's is also challenging consumers to create their own Kitten Idols: beginning August 2, 2010, Quiznos is holding a contest challenging consumers to create music videos utilizing the song from the 5, 4, 3 "Singimals" commercial.

6-30-2010

What Do Consumers Think About Lunch?

In order to learn more about what its customers desire for lunch, Quiznos recently completed a Lunch Report that surveyed consumer opinion on a variety of trends and issues.

6-30-2010

Flatbread Sammies: Just one Part of Quiznos Lunch Improvement Plan WSJ Blog:

Quiznos received some capital - an undisclosed but “significant” amount – from existing backers CCMP Capital Advisors LLC and Consumer Capital Partners in April. And it appears to be putting the money to work, with an average interval between press releases not too much longer than the time it takes to eat a California Club.

6-21-2010

Quiznos Teams Up with Layar Intomobile:

Quiznos is teaming up with Layar to provide users of the popular augmented reality app with an easy way to locate nearby Quiznos restaurants. In addition to just locating a nearby Quiznos place, there will be the special deals available for Layar users, as well as the ability to connect with other Quiznos fans.

5-18-2010

Quiznos Eyes 600 New Stores by Year's End, Including Company-Owned Outlets

Quiznos said Tuesday it plans to open as many as 600 new stores nationwide by the end of the year, including company-owned outlets.

5-18-2010

Quiznos Ignites Growth Through New Store Opening

Quiznos has announced a growth initiative to develop up to 600 new stores nationwide by the end of 2010. The planned expansion also will create more than 7,500 new jobs..

4-22-2010

Quiznos Gains Capital From Primary Shareholders

Quiznos announced on Wednesday that a significant injection of capital from its primary shareholders, including private equity funds affiliated with J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC, managed by CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, and Consumer Capital Partners.

2-23-2010

Quiznos Embraces Green Packaging

The Denver-based sandwich chain on Tuesday announced plans to make its food packaging more environmentally friendly over the next two months. Drinks will be served in wax-coated paper...

1-27-2010

Forget Jenny Craig. Hit the Drive Thru.

Quiznos offers a 500-calorie-and-under menu.

1-14-2010

Damn! Torpedoes Get Quiznos Back on Track

Quiznos is proving it can be as deft as the submarine king, helped in large part by a yesteryear approach to market research. Quiznos reconnected with the frugal-who-lunch last March…

1-07-2010

Airport Restaurants Reap the Upside of Long Waits

When the weather is bad or we see delays, we definitely get spikes,' says John Onstott, vice-president of non-traditional business development at Quiznos, which has 54 airport locations. 'It favorably impacts us.'... Quiznos' Onstott describes the increase in wait times as a 'mitigating effect' – but says sales at airport locations were still flat.