Can Schlotzsky's Be Saved?

John Wooley and the battle to bring Schlotzsky's back to life

"...before the vote, the board had already lined up Sam Coats, a former airline executive, to replace Wooley as..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Shareholders Swallow Schlotzsky's Meal Deal

Fire sale leaves sandwich-chain investors with an empty plate

"...Last Thursday morning, Sam Coats stood beneath an enormous red bow adorning a..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Schlotzsky's on the Block: End Game?

Schlotzsky's to auction, John Wooley says the company's reported losses happened after his watch

"...senior vice-president, on June 17. The board brought in Sam Coats as chief executive and president and charged him..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Beard Gambit

Shareholder Joseph Beard made a run at the company, but fell short

"...According to new CEO Sam Coats, Schlotzsky's had little choice but to turn down..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

A pivotal hearing in the sandwich chain's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding

"...listed liabilities of $71.3 million. Newly appointed chief executive Sam Coats and the company's board of directors favor trimming..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Theo Lawrence, the Dead Coats, Doug Kershaw, Immolation, Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and Conan Gray

"...Sunday 27 – Monday 28, Sam’s Town Point..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

The Life of a Sandwich

Schlotzsky's from sandwich to bankruptcy

"...its financial vulnerability. Breaks $400 million sales mark the same year...."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature

Lining Up for Schlotzsky's

Potential buyers queue up as bankruptcy court gives green light

"...the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, company chief executive Sam Coats has committed to holding a meeting no later..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

John Wooley Fights Back

The Schlotzsky's Original takes to the Web and the warpath

"...own stock in the Company, nor does its CEO [Sam Coats]. Further, the remaining members of management do not..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Legeland Update

Sunset shuffles, forensic fights, defections and campaign filings

"...is that Jefferson and Anchia both work for the same law firm...."

Nov. 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...and his VP brother, Jeff. With former airline executive Sam Coats taking the helm, the struggling deli chain bumped..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...historic preservation ordinance and – though not at the same time – 17 backlogged historic-zoning cases; further wrangling with..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Wish List Open for 2020 Submissions

Plus opportunities to give, receive help in November

"...on distribution day. Distribution: Sat., Nov. 21. El Buen Samar­i­tano, 7000 Woodhue, 512/474-4448. www.elbuen.org...."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Kat McNevins

That's the Way I Like it

"...an Americanized era of pleated bell-bottoms, white polyester sport coats, and the wandering spirit of youthful rebellion as filtered..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Goodwill to All...

"...our audaciously excessive culture that tots go unloved? Goodwill's Coats for Kids makes a noble dent in that wall..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Column

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...On the acting side, screen regulars Jonny Mars and Sam Eidson appear in A Bad Idea Gone Wrong, the..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Gap Band at Juneteenth, Feels So Gay, and more recommended shows

"...Alone by Sudie Pearl Z, Die Mart, the Dead CoatsHotel Vegas, Sunday 18..."

June 16, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Estate Sale Roundup: April 4-6

The weather couldn't be better for hunting.

"...B&G Denmark: china, figurines, plates; Royal Doulton: dog figurines, Sam Weller; Royal Copenhagen figurines; vintage Hummel; Rosenthal crystal, china,..."

April 4, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Akina Adderley Dayglow Sam Houston (BLK ODYSSY) Mobley Songwriter of the Year: James..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Travis County Holding Steady ... for Now

County braces for bigger economic challenges in 2010

"...a whole lot of action going on," County Judge Sam Bis­coe predicted earlier this month, noting that, with no..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...Gift cards (Sam's, Home Depot, HEB, Target, etc.)..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...LaBelle, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Dusty Springfield, Sam & Dave, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis, Dr. John, Willie..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead: Smaller Than Life

Chronicle critic Ada Calhoun finds The Off Center's production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead gasping for air..

"...the face of Denmark's or this production's ill luck). Sam Grimes bounds around devilishly as the Player and, bless..."

July 21, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Whirled of Sound

Tracking down Rob Halverson and Robinson Ear's Little Whirled of Sound.

"...of music and voices, the scene lacking only lab coats and brightly flashing electrodes as his huge grin breaks..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...Detail of Genesis by S. Fogel, 1950 photograph by Sam Martin..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Pride and Prejudice

"...the electronic version of the two-volume text of the same name which attempts to give proper credit to the..."

July 19, 1996 Screens Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Dinosaur Jr. at Lakeline Park, Los Texmaniacs in Sunset Valley, and more recommended shows

"...Boleros Psicodélicos six months earlier fuses cultures with the same magical realism. Founder guitarist of both Grammy-winning Latin big..."

April 28, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Playhouse's The Mystery of Edwin Drood

This musical production makes for an effervescent alternative to that other Dickens holiday show

"...who fully embraces the thick veneer of melodrama that coats Dickens' writing while playing up the nudge-nudge-wink-wink mindset of..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

David Ramirez

"...arrives. Production given over for the first time (to Sam Kassirer), the sound rises to meet the heft of..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Holiday Wish Lists 2005

'Give' is a four-letter word: part two

"...Hats, gloves, socks, slippers, winter coats..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Features Feature by Anne Harris