Healthy Fast Food, Inc. Has Acquired the Rights to U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt(SM)
Healthy Fast Food, Inc. (OTCBB:HFFI) (OTCBB:HFFIW) (OTCBB:HFFIZ), announced today that through U-SWIRL International, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary, it has acquired the worldwide rights to the U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt(SM) concept.
With the acquisition complete, Healthy Fast Food is anticipating rolling out the concept, starting in the Las Vegas valley, with multiple corporate stores open by spring 2009 and with plans on having a franchise program in place by the end of 2008. “We are very excited for the opportunity that U-Swirl brings to our company,” said Hank Cartwright, CEO of Healthy Fast Food Inc., “the frozen yogurt segment is experiencing phenomenal growth and success on the West Coast and we believe that the U-Swirl concept will be embraced nationally due to its self-serve cafe setting and renewed interest in frozen yogurt as a smart desert alternative. Additionally, this concept helps diversify our company portfolio during these challenging economic times.”
In addition to the acquisition of U-Swirl, Healthy Fast Food is anticipating a busy 4thQ with two EVOS store openings, one HFFI corporate store in Las Vegas, NV and one additional franchise store in San Luis Obispo, California. HFFI recently received a store development extension from EVOS USA, with an extension to have five stores operational in Healthy Fast Food’s territory by March 1st, 2009.
ABOUT HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.
Healthy Fast Food is in the business of owning and operating EVOS restaurants and soliciting prospects for EVOS restaurant franchises. EVOS restaurants serve American favorites such as burgers, fries, and shakes that are lower in fat and calories than most of the fast food restaurants that offer the same items. EVOS restaurants also use cooking techniques, such as baking instead of frying, and high quality, healthy ingredients to create healthier items. Healthy Fast Food is a franchisee and area representative with an exclusive right to develop EVOS restaurants in a 12-state territory: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. Healthy Fast Food’s territory, its operations, finances and management are separate from those of EVOS USA, Inc. It has a contractual relationship with EVOS USA, Inc. but is not a partner or affiliate of that company.
Healthy Fast Food also plans to launch a national chain of self-serve frozen yogurt stores, called U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt, through its wholly-subsidiary, U-Swirl International, Inc. U-SWIRL allows guests the ultimate choice in frozen yogurt by providing 16 non-fat flavors, including tart, traditional and no sugar-added options and more than 40 toppings, including seasonal fresh fruit, sauces, candy and granola. Guests serve themselves and pay by the ounce instead of by the cup size. An alternative to a coffee shop hang out, locations are furnished with couches and tables, patio seating and provide free Wi-Fi access.
ABOUT EVOS, USA
EVOS(R) is a quick-service restaurant chain serving healthier burgers, fries, and shakes. Dino Lambridis, Alkis Crassas and Michael Jeffers have expanded the business to include four stores in Florida, one in Nevada, and one in North Carolina since starting franchise expansion in 2005. Their philosophy is to use healthier ingredients such as naturally-raised hormone/antibiotic-free beef and organic ingredients, as well as alternative cooking techniques. The result is 50-70% less fat without sacrificing flavor. The company also employs sustainable business practices that range from purchasing renewable wind energy to utilizing environmentally-friendly materials in the building of its stores. EVOS has signed area rep and franchise agreements in 15 states for more than 200 stores over 10 years. Additional information is available on the company’s website at www.evos.com.