DENVER – Sandwich chain Quiznos announced Tuesday that it has elevated company president Dave Deno to CEO and announced expansion plans.

Deno becomes CEO effective Sept. 20. He succeeds Greg Brenneman, who will become chairman of Quiznos investor CCMP Capital Advisors. Reports said that Brenneman will become Quiznos' executive chairman and continue to guide the company's long-term strategy, while Deno will handle daily operations.