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December 2008        
HEADLINES: Elevation Burger Reveals its Higher Purpose to Chain Leader...zpizza is Officially Announced as PMQ's PIE Award Winner...Sonoma Chicken Coop Franchisee, Gary Vega, is Featured in Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine...Vapiano & zpizza Make Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers...Elevation Burger Shows QSR that Organic concepts are anything but slowing...Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries Opens in Herndon, VA
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Chain Leader Discusses Elevation Burger's Higher Purpose
"Elevation Burger plans to make an environmental and competitive impact with its eco-friendly concept. The Arlington, Va.-based company says its commitment to being a carbon-neutral company that serves healthful, organic fare should set Elevation Burger apart in the crowded premium-burger segment as it embarks on franchised expansion next year."
 
CLICK HERE. to read the full story from Chain Leader.

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Sonoma Chicken Coop Franchisee Opens up to Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine...
"In his earlier life as a CPA for a pharmaceutical company, Gary Vega traveled the world extensively.  Spending so much time on the company's dime allowed him to stash away his own income until the right opportunity arrived to start his own restaurant business."

CLICK HERE to read more about Gary's plans for Sonoma Chicken Coop's expansion to New Jersey.
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Vapiano & zpizza Make Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers!                             top 100
 
"We are often asked how we compose the list each year and what it takes to get on it.  What we look for are companies that have taken their concept to new places and redefined or excelled at a part of their business in a way that sets them apart, so that the consumer just says, 'Wow!'"

CLICK HERE for more of the Top 100!
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Elevation Burger Logo Elevation Burger Proves QSR Wrong...
"The CEOs from the three organic quick-serves QSR spoke to rejected the idea that organics were falling out of favor. "We're up 20 percent over last year," says Hans Hess, founder and owner of emerging organic burger concept Elevation Burger."
   
CLICK HERE to hear more of what Hans had to say on behalf of Elevation.
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Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries Opens in Herndon, VA
"Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries franchisee, Nadin Samnang, recently opened his first Boardwalk location at the Worldgate Center in Herndon, Virginia.  Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries is a Maryland-based fast casual restaurant chain that brings the boardwalk experience to life through delicious made to order burgers and their famous Boardwalk fries. Samnang's store opened in late October this year and has received a warm welcome from satisfied customers in Herndon."

CLICK HERE for more information on the new location.
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Chain Leader Shows What's Truly in a Name with the Help of Sandella's Brazilian Chicken Grilled Flatbread
 
"Representing 75 percent of all grilled flatbread sales and 15 percent of the total menu mix, the Brazilian Chicken Grilled Flatbread at Redding, Conn.-based Sandella's Flatbread Café is a smash hit with guests."
 
CLICK HERE for details on what exactly went into finding the perfect name for Sandella's successful Brazilian Flatbread.
 
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Sandella's Makes Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers - Again!
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"As for most magazines and industry watchers, culminating the very best of the breed in a fast-growing segment is often a difficult task.  With more than 600 fast casual concepts in the half-trillion-dollar restaurant industry, paring the list down to just 100 is not for the faint of heart."
  
CLICK HERE to see the complete list of Fast Casual's 2008 Movers & Shakers!
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