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November 2008        
HEADLINES: Elevation Burger Named One of AOL's 'Next Big Chains!'...Freshii CEO, Matthew Corrin, Featured in Restaurant Hospitality Magazine's "30 Under 30" Up-And-Coming Players...Vapiano President, Kent Hahne, Participates in Nation's Restaurant News Hot Concept! Panel Discussion...Sandella's To Open Units in Southeast Michigan...Elevation Burger Signs Lease in Montclair, NJ
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AOL Dubs Elevation Burger: 'Next Big Chain!'
"Elevation Burger gets my vote. The french fries are cooked in olive oil and the cookies are really good. A great alternative to McDonalds or BK."
 
CLICK HERE. to see why Elevation Burger made AOL's list!

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Freshii Founder and CEO, Matthew Corrin, an Up-and-Coming Player...
"Why we're impressed: Borrowing from banks and family to open his first Lettuce Eatery, a Toronto health-focused fast-casual concept, Corrin scored a hit and expanded to eight units. He recently opened his first U.S. unit, rebranding it "Freshii" and expanding the menu. He plans for seven more by the end of 2008"

CLICK HERE for more about Matthew and the rest of the 30 Under 30 from Restaurant Hospitality.
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Vapiano President, Kent Hahne, Speaks at Nation's Restaurant News' Hot Concepts! Panel...
"'The restaurant business has become complicated,' said Kent Hahne, President of Vapiano International.  'We didn't just build a restaurant company - we built a lifestyle company.'"
 
CLICK HERE for more on Kent Hahne's Hot Concepts! panel discussion.
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Sandella's Signs Multi-Unit Deal for Detroit Metro Area...
"Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a contract with J & K Industries to introduce the hot concept to the Southeast Michigan area.  Sandella's Flatbread Café is the largest flatbread concept in the world with more than 125 locations offering healthy and delicious menu items based on its famous flatbread."
   
CLICK HERE for details on Sandella's in Southeast Michigan.
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Elevation Burger Franchisees Sign Lease in Montclair, NJ
"Elevation Burger is rapidly expanding its Virginia-based organic burger concept throughout the U.S. and has 24 locations in development across Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. New Jersey's first Elevation Burger location will be found at 367 Bloomfield Avenue in the Phoenix Building of Montclair."

CLICK HERE for more information on the new location.
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zpizza Franchisee, Bennett Hirsch, and Fransmart CEO, Dan Rowe, Tell Chain Leader Why This is the "Best Market Ever"
 
"Fransmart franchisee Bennett Hirsch of Newport Beach, Calif., says he will get 'relief' from landlords at two sites where he plans to open ZPizza, an upscale pizza concept with emphasis on healthful ingredients."
 
CLICK HERE for more advice on lending and the real estate market from Bennett and Dan.
 
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zpizza Lands a Spot on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 List!
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"The initial Franchise 500® in 1980 was the first ranking of franchises in the industry. Though we've since noticed a smattering of imitators, Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® is still the best and most comprehensive rating of franchises in the world. Over the years, we have polished and perfected our ranking procedure, giving us a formula that accurately identifies today's top franchise opportunities for you."
  
CLICK HERE to check out zpizza and the rest of the Franchise 500!
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