By Denton Josey, Page Editor
In response to student surveys, the university plans to begin construction of a Quiznos Subs on campus this semester.
Food Service interim director Andre Allen said what is currently Reservations Only in the Campus Center will be transformed into the sub shop by January. Construction will begin by the end of the fall semester.
Last year Dining Services surveyed more than 1,000 students online and in person using Palm Pilots to understand the dining wants and needs in the ACU community.
“When you talk about subs, there are only three options: Subway, Blimpie and Quiznos,” said Anthony Williams, director of Retail Operations.
Because there are many Subway restaurants already in town, Williams said the choice was between Blimpie and Quiznos.
“Quiznos had more brand equity,” Williams said. “It would be easier for our students and patrons to identify them.”
In June 2005, Quiznos was ranked No. 1 for growth by the Nation Restaurant News Top 100.
The franchise began in Denver in 1981 and has over 4,000 restaurants nationwide and locations in 21 countries. The Quiznos Web site said there is a new store opening every nine hours.
Allen said as soon as there is a set opening date students are welcome to apply for jobs.
“We encourage students to come apply because we need them,” Allen said.
Like Starbuck’s in the Learning Commons or Pizza Hut in the Campus Center, Quiznos will take meal plans, Bean Bucks and Campus Cash.
Blair Delaughter, sophomore accounting and finance major from Atlanta, is excited about having another option for dining and thinks it will be a popular place for students.
“That’s so exciting because there’s a lack of healthy food choices,” Delaughter said. “I think it was a good choice because sandwich shops are popular and you can pick out what you want. It’s healthy, quick and relatively inexpensive.”
Williams said there are plans for more changes and additions in dining options for students.
“Our focal point is to drive up satisfaction for our students,” Williams said. “This whole initiative is for our students. We have even more dramatic initiatives planned than Quiznos.”
