Quiznos Establishes Two New Global Executive Positions

Quiznos consolidates global operations and marketing for continued focus on growth within current footprint

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Oct 09, 2015, 09:00 ET

DENVER, Oct. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of several business enhancements in 2015, Quiznos consolidated operations and marketing under two newly created global positions as part of its commitment to franchisee profitability and current growth.

Quiznos named George Jeffrey Global Chief Operating Officer to lead all global operations. Jeffrey, who has served as Chief Operating Officer of Quiznos Canada since 2009, has led the expansion and overhaul of Quiznos International operations.

Quiznos named Susan Lintonsmith Global Chief Marketing Officer.

Susan Lintonsmith was appointed Global Chief Marketing Officer. Lintonsmith joined Quiznos as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer in 2012 and has led the transition of Quiznos marketing from traditional media to a greater focus on digital and social media as well as the improvement and simplification of the U.S. menu.

In 2015, Quiznos focused on U.S. marketing and operations including a transformation of the supply chain model, testing and launching a simplified menu and rolling out a new POS system to help improve franchisee sales and profits. Consolidating global leadership allows Quiznos to work with both franchisees and master franchisees to align operations and marketing efforts to improve customer service, increase profitability, and drive sales growth.

"As we look to the future growth of Quiznos, we're first and foremost committed to ensuring existing restaurants and franchisees thrive," said Doug Pendergast, Quiznos President and Chief Executive Officer. "Susan and George bring the tenacity and capabilities necessary to align global efforts and return Quiznos to its rightful place as the leader in the premium hot sandwich category."

About Quiznos
Denver-based Quiznos is a brand designed for today's busy consumers who are looking for a high quality, tasty, freshly prepared alternative to traditional fast-food restaurants. With locations across the United States and 34 countries, Quiznos is one of the world's largest quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sandwich. Quiznos restaurants offer creative, chef-created sandwiches and salads using premium ingredients. Quiznos was founded in 1981 by chefs who discovered that toasting brought out the best in every sandwich ingredient. For more information, please visit www.quiznos.com or www.facebook.com/quiznos.

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