SHARON, Pa. – Dec.7, 2010 – Quaker Steak & Lube® recently announced that Jamie Cecil, previously the Director of Franchise Sales, has been promoted to Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development.

Cecil joined Quaker Steak & Lube® in 2007. Since 2008, he has held the position of Director of Franchise Development and has been involved in the expansion and growth of Quaker Steak & Lube®.  His duties include working with new and existing franchisees as they find and develop sites, work through the building construction or conversion and open new restaurants. In his previous position at The Lube®, Jamie was the Director of Training where he was involved in the training programs for the entire Lube system, including all new restaurant openings.  Prior to joining Quaker Steak & Lube®, Jamie held operations and other positions for numerous other restaurant concepts.

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Grand Opening to Bring Michigan Residents Best Wings USA and 22 Sauce Varieties for the First Time 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Nov. 29, 2010 – The award-winning national restaurant chain Quaker Steak & Lube® will bring nearly 200 jobs to Grand Rapids and will celebrate its ribbon cutting ceremony with a VIP pre-grand opening event for special guests, area dignitaries and media on Dec. 6 from 6- 9 p.m. The public grand opening celebration will take place on Dec.8 starting at 3 p.m. as the Grand Rapids store is the first Quaker Steak & Lube® restaurant in Michigan.

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Grand Opening to Bring Fredericksburg Residents Best Wings USA and 22 Sauce Varieties 

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. – Nov. 19, 2010 – The award-winning national restaurant chain known as Quaker Steak & Lube® will bring nearly 200 jobs to Fredericksburg and will celebrate its ribbon cutting ceremony with a VIP pre-grand opening event for special guests, area dignitaries and media on Nov. 29 from 6 – 10 p.m. The public grand opening celebration will take place on Dec.1 as the Fredericksburg store is the third Quaker Steak & Lube restaurant in Virginia.

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SHARON, Pa. – Nov. 15, 2010 – Quaker Steak & Lube® announced today that Jim McGrath, who most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of StepStone Hospitality, a New England based hotel and restaurant company, has joined Quaker Steak & Lube Franchising Corp. as senior vice president of company operations.

According to John Longstreet, President and CEO of The Lube®, McGrath’s addition to the team will assist The Lube® to successfully grow the company-owned restaurant portfolio as well as develop the new Lube Management Company formed to operate Quaker Steak & Lube® restaurants for developer franchisees.

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SHARON, Pa.– Quaker Steak & Lube® (QSL), the motorsports-themed casual-dining family restaurant that has been bucking economic trends for the past two years, recently announced its largest growth development plan since the brand started franchising in 1997. Action Companies, a Quaker Steak & Lube® franchisee since 2008, and QSL Franchising Corporation entered into a 16-restaurant area development agreement.

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SHARON, Pa.– Quaker Steak & Lube®’s fresh, never frozen, Buffalo-style chicken wings earned the Festival Favorite award at the 2010 National Buffalo Wing Festival, held over Labor Day weekend in the namesake’s birthplace, Buffalo, N.Y. The 71,000 attendees made The Lube® their overwhelming favorite, outselling the 38 restaurants in attendance.

“We’ve been serving wings for nearly 35 years. Of course we’re a fan favorite,” joked Quaker Steak & Lube® co-founder and current board vice chairman Gary Meszaros. “In all seriousness, it’s a real honor to win this award in a competition that every year brings out the very best in wings and sauces.”

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SHARON, Pa.–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Quaker Steak & Lube, America’s #1 motorsports-themed casual dining restaurant, is finding good things come in small packages. The fast-growing chain just launched its first, full-service “Mini-Lube” concept, featuring one bar, Motorabilia™ themed decor and signature menu items. The new franchised restaurant, located in Madison, Wis., opened with much success in late July.

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Madison, WI – Quaker Steak & Lube® will open its 2nd Wisconsin restaurant in Madison on Saturday, July 17, 2010. The new restaurant is located at 222 W. Gorham St., Madison.

Quaker Steak & Lube®, voted “Best Wings USA,” is home to over 20 signature chicken wing sauces in addition to a variety of Award-Winning food to include burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, ribs and a Kids menu.  The Atomic sauce is so hot you must sign a release form!  “The Lube®” as its known, is motor-sports themed and encompasses the most unique décor in the restaurant industry, much like a museum.

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National Restaurant Chain Challenges Customers to Visit 48 Vacation Hot Spots Across the U.S.

Sharon, PA – Quaker Steak & Lube®, the award-winning automotive-themed restaurant chain known for its 21 chicken wing sauce varieties, recently launched The Lube Nation Vacation, a user-generated photo contest that challenges customers to travel to 48 designated vacation hot spots across the U.S. from now until Sept. 6.

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FREE roll of Duct Tape on Father’s Day to the first 100 Dads.

Sharon, PA – Quaker Steak & Lube® has partnered with Duck Tape brand to give away over 3,000 rolls of duct tape on Father’s Day, June 20, 2010.  The first 100 dads that walk through the door at participating Quaker Steak & Lube® restaurants will receive a free roll of duct tape while supplies last.  Additional guests will receive a $1 off coupon for duct tape.    The Lube® has over 30 locations in 12 states.

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