Is the Quiznos ad real?

Yes. Quiznos transformed a piece of outsider art into a nationwide ad campaign.

When did the Spongmonkeys come out?

In 2003, the sandwich chain discovered the bizarre levitating creations, which were created by a guy named Joel Veitch, and thought they’d be perfect for their new ad campaign. In the ads, their eyes bulge and shrink as they screech about the subs being toasty.

When did the Quiznos Spongemonkey commercial come out?

2004
The bizarre, screeching rodents known inexplicably as “spongmonkeys” first appeared on TV screens in 2004, quite literally singing the praises of Quiznos subs.

Who created the Quiznos commercial?

In 2004, Quiznos started using fuzzy looking creatures called the Spongmonkeys (which were designed by Joel Veitch) in their advertising commercials. One of them plays a guitar, and the other sings a song called “We Love the Subs”, in an apparent and shorter spoof of their original song, “We Like the Moon”.

How did Quiznos fail?

First, it added small toasters in all of its locations in 2005, eroding what Quiznos felt was a competitive advantage. The smaller chain failed to properly react to the move. And then, Subway began selling footlong subs for $5. Quiznos made the mistake of trying to compete by discounting.

How many Quiznos are left 2021?

How many Quiznos locations are there in the United States in 2021? There are 215 Quiznos locations in the United States as of July 29, 2021.

Did Quiznos go out of business?

The company announced last week that it had filed for bankruptcy. The sandwich chain’s troubles come at a time when similar businesses, like Subway and Potbelly, are thriving. But serious flaws in Quiznos’ business model led to the company’s demise, The Wall Street Journal wrote in December.

Why did Quiznos shut down?

Quiznos was filled with small franchisees who made little in the way of profit. Quiznos could have helped those operators out, but it had that debt it needed to pay off. The funding from the sales of that food was too important. So the chain kept closing units.

What did Spongmonkeys say in the Quiznos commercial?

As the video spread in popularity, it was adapted into a Quiznos commercial with the lyrics, “We love the subs! ‘Cuz they are good to us. The Quiznos subs. They are tasty, they are crunchy, they are warm because they toast them. They got a pepper bar!”

When did the Quiznos pepper Bar commercial come out?

‘Cuz they are good to us. The Quiznos subs. They are tasty, they are crunchy, they are warm because they toast them. They got a pepper bar!” The commercial, which aired roughly throughout 2004, received mixed reaction from audience members but was nevertheless memorable.

Why are there rats in the Quiznos commercials?

Many of you are repulsed by the spongmonkeys, can’t fathom how they would make you desire a sub, and worry that these ratlike creatures suggest an unsanitary sandwich-prep environment. Hall says that Quiznos needs to be “dramatic” with the airtime it buys, because it’s got a smaller ad budget than its competitors.

Why is Quiznos getting so much airtime?

Hall says that Quiznos needs to be “dramatic” with the airtime it buys, because it’s got a smaller ad budget than its competitors. It’s a brand that’s still in a growth stage, and its main goal right now is awareness—i.e., water-cooler talk.