date:Apr 25, 2013
analysts, Ron Shaich, chairman and co-chief executive officer, said sales of signature sandwiches were up 27% from the same period a year ago, and pasta, which launched nationally in the last two weeks of the first quarter, was off to a strong start.
We believe that pasta can be a solid contributor to our lunch and dinner businesses, Mr. Shaich said. Well, it is very early, but we have been pleased by the customer response to our pasta product. Frankly, we are hopeful that pasta will continue