Kahala Corp Announces First Area Representative Agreement to Develop Surf City Squeeze in the Hawaiian Islands
22 November 2005 - 3:35AM
Business Wire
Kahala Corp (Pink Sheets: KAHL), a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based
franchiser of eight quick service restaurant concepts totaling more
than 1,000 locations and $450 million in systemwide sales,
announced today that is has entered into a new area representative
agreement with Shaun Khan, an entrepreneur from Orlando, Fla., to
open 10 Surf City Squeeze smoothie stores on all of the Hawaiian
Islands within the next five years. This announcement was made by
Kevin Blackwell, chairman and chief executive officer of Kahala
Corp, which franchises Great Steak & Potato Co., TacoTime,
Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill, RANCH ONE Grilled Chicken, Frullati
Cafe & Bakery, Rollerz, Wafflo, and Surf City Squeeze.
Currently a records manager at a company in Orlando, Khan, 35, has
never worked in the restaurant industry, but decided to become a
Surf City Squeeze franchisee because he views this opportunity as
an "exciting and very wise financial investment." "I was looking
for a new challenge in my life and when I read about the whole Surf
City Squeeze concept on the Internet, I instantly thought that this
smoothie chain would be a perfect match for the tropical, surf and
beach environment of the Hawaiian Islands," said Khan. "And since I
don't have a background in the food industry, I liked the fact that
Surf City Squeeze deals only with fresh fruit, smoothie mix, ice
and blenders ... I figured I couldn't go wrong!" And with smoothies
being the coolest drinks around, there's nowhere people are
flocking to faster to get one than Surf City Squeeze. Surf City's
signature low-fat smoothie mix is blended with real fruit to create
outrageously creamy blends. Power Smoothies, like Ginseng Fling and
Bee Stinger, include added nutrients for today's health-conscious
consumer. The menu also includes Functional Smoothie options that
burn fat and enhance muscle strength. Plus, Surf offers Sweet
Smoothies, like Mocha Java, Cookies & Cream and Mochaccino for
customers who wish to indulge their sweet tooth. In early 2006,
Khan plans to open his first Surf City Squeeze in a Kiosk location
in Waikiki, followed by a second in-line store location.
Eventually, he plans to open up a Surf City Squeeze on all eight of
the Hawaiian Islands. "For 2006, I have hired a manager who
currently lives in Hawaii who will oversee the early, day-to-day
operations of our new Surf City Squeeze stores," said Khan. "But in
2007, I am planning to move to Oahu with my wife and two children
and personally oversee everything from there." "We are very excited
about introducing Surf City Squeeze smoothies to the people of
Hawaii and are confident that it will be very well received," said
Blackwell. "With its surfing theme, high-quality ingredients, and
unique menu offerings, we believe this concept is just a natural
fit for the Islands." With nearly 120 locations across the United
States, Surf City Squeeze is primarily located in malls, strip
malls, health clubs and mobile carts. Surf City Squeeze is also
growing rapidly as a co-brand with TacoTime, Samurai Sam's Teriyaki
Grill, Rollerz and Great Steak & Potato Co. restaurants. To
learn more about Kahala Corp and its restaurant concepts, please
visit the company Web site at www.kahalacorp.com.
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