Potbelly Corporation [PBPB] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell in Celebration of IPO

Potbelly Corporation [PBPB], a fast growing neighbourhood sandwich shop, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square in celebration of its initial public offering (IPO) which occurred on the NASDAQ Stock Market today, October 4.

In honor of the occasion, Aylwin Lewis, CEO will ring the Opening Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite -- 4 Times Square -- 43^rd & Broadway -- Broadcast Studio

The Wendy's Company Reports Preliminary 2013 Second-Quarter Adjusted EPS Increase of 60% and Adjusted EBITDA Increase of 15%

Announces Plan to Sell About 425 Restaurants to Accelerate Brand Transformation, Improve Earnings Quality, Optimize Restaurant Portfolio, Enhance Shareholder Value
Announces 25% Increase in Quarterly Dividend Rate
Raises Long-Term Annual Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth Rate Outlook to Mid-Teens, Beginning in 2014

The Wendy's Company (WEN) today announced a system optimization initiative, as part of its brand transformation, designed to further enhance earnings quality, help optimize its restaurant portfolio and increase shareholder returns.

Noodles & Company [NDLS] to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell in Celebration of IPO

Noodles & Company [NDLS], a fast-casual restaurant that serves classic noodle and pasta dishes from around the world, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square in celebration of its June 28 initial public offering (IPO) on The NASDAQ Stock Market.

Sobeys Inc. to Acquire Canada Safeway - Empire Company to Own 100% of the Combined Company

Empire Company Limited ("Empire" or the "Company") (TSX:EMP-A.TO ) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sobeys Inc. ("Sobeys"), have announced that Sobeys has reached a definitive  agreement with Safeway Inc. to acquire substantially all of the assets of Canada Safeway Limited ("Canada Safeway") for a cash purchase price of Cdn. $5.8 billion, subject to a working capital adjustment, plus the assumption of certain liabilities.

Paul D. Sobey, President and CEO of Empire said, "This is a significant and historic event for Sobeys, which has been proudly serving Canadian food shoppers for 106 years. The acquisition of Canada Safeway represents an excellent strategic fit, strengthening our presence in Western Canada with the addition of great employees, excellent stores and exceptional real estate.