CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 30 GA-Saladworks-RAMMLLC
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladworks, the nation's first
and largest fresh-tossed salad chain announced today it has entered into an
agreement with RAMM Alliance LLC of Pennsylvania to open ten Saladworks
locations throughout the Atlanta area. Terms of the agreement were not
disclosed.
The five-year agreement will allow RAMM Alliance to develop Saladworks
locations in Peachtree Center, Buckhead, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta,
Duluth, Buford, Lawrenceville, Athens and Peachtree City. The first two
locations will open in the next year.
"Today's consumer is interested in living a healthy lifestyle, and we are
very excited to expand our offerings to Atlanta," said John Scardapane,
Founder and CEO of Saladworks. "This agreement marks another milestone in our
progress to turbo-charge our growth nationally."
Scardapane founded the company in Cherry Hill, NJ in 1986 and began
franchising in 1992. Currently, the company has 92 locations in seven states
and Washington, DC, with more than $60 million in sales in 2007.
"What brought us to the Saladworks brand was the amazing commitment to
customer service," said RAMM's Dean Russell. "Our management team feels great
service combined with fresh, healthy food offerings will help Saladworks
succeed in the Atlanta area. We look forward to adding a little more 'southern
hospitality' to the region."
Prior to becoming a Saladworks multi-unit franchisee, members of RAMM
Alliance, Dean Russell, Michael P. Medrow and Michael McPhillips founded and
operated the publicly owned UbiquiTel Inc., a provider of Sprint PCS digital
wireless personal communications services. The company was sold to Sprint
Nextel in June 2006.
Last month, Saladworks announced a multi-unit deal for Boston, MA that
will bring three locations to major downtown territories including Cambridge,
Back Bay and the Financial District.
In February 2008, Vernon W. Hill II, founder of Commerce Bancorp.
completed a major investment in Saladworks and joined the company as chairman
of its executive committee.
ABOUT SALADWORKS
Saladworks, the nation's first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise
concept operates 92 franchise locations in eight states and Washington, D.C.
With the addition of Commerce Bank founder Vernon Hill II, Saladworks plans to
open its 1,000th store in 2012, utilizing a "turbo-charged" growth model.
Saladworks locations offer a healthy menu of flavorful salads with signature
dressings, as well as complimentary menu items. For franchise information,
visit www.saladworks.com.
SOURCE Saladworks
