UFood Grill Franchise News

New Restaurant Growth Still Flying High
BOSTON - (BUSINESS WIRE) - UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that they have opened the second of two UFood Grill units at Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah. This opening follows on the heels of their first Salt Lake City International Airport opening on Friday, April 6, 2012. Airports continue to represent a vibrant growth opportunity for UFood as more travelers are demanding healthier meal options. UFood Grill also operates units located in the Boston, Cleveland and Dallas airports as well as Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas and will soon open in the Federal Aviation Administration located in the Transportation Building in Washington, DC.
As with their first Salt Lake City International Airport opening this month – franchisee Hojeij Branded Foods (HBF) oversees restaurant operations...

National Expansion Takes Off
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that they have opened the first of two UFood Grill units at Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah as part of the airport’s revitalized concessions program. The first Salt Lake City UFood Grill location opened Friday, April 6th, with the second slated to open in late April, 2012. Airports present a strong growth opportunity for UFood Grill as travelers seek quick, healthy meal options. The company currently operates airport locations in Boston, Cleveland and Dallas.
Hojeij Branded Foods (HBF), UFood Grill’s franchisee for the two Salt lake City airport locations, operates multiple food and beverage concessions at many of the nation’s top airports...

FastCasual.com Rates UFood Grill Among Best in 2011’s Fast Casual segment
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that they have been ranked in America’s Top 100 Fast Casual “Movers & Shakers” by FastCasual.com.
“expose the… brand to millions of consumers and support the growth plan for traditional stores in major U.S. markets.”
Annually, FastCasual.com evaluates hundreds of top fast casual restaurant brands, based on their creativity and innovation to move their brands and the segment forward. Valerie Killifer, FastCasual.com’s EVP of Foodservice noted, “It wasn’t easy narrowing down the field of some 600-plus restaurant brands...

UFood Grill & Sodexo to Enter Washington D.C.’s Department of Transportation
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB:UFFC) announced today that they will open a UFood Grill restaurant in FAA headquarters, located in the Department of Transportation Building in Washington, D.C. with Sodexo, Inc., who recently announced they were awarded a 7-year contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to operate food services at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
UFood Grill CEO George Naddaff proudly asserted, “Our growth into the Federal Aviation Administration marks an important turning point for UFood Grill and will open right on the heels of our three new locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military complex in Aberdeen, MD...

American military marches toward healthier eating.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) proudly announced today that they have begun construction on their second of three UFood Grill locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland. UFood was awarded a contract by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to build and operate three new UFood Grill units on the base in Aberdeen.
“We’re confident the busy, health-conscious men and women at Aberdeen will really appreciate our healthier, better-for-you options.”
Located in the military’s PX building, this 1,120 square foot express version of UFood Grill will offer a limited but varied menu – boasting an array of fresh, healthier options including breakfast paninis and burritos, fire-grilled burgers, signature sandwiches & paninis and specialty salads...

American Military to benefit from “Smart Meal Deals”
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) is pleased to announce that when they open their first of three locations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland, they’ll introduce a new healthier way for troops to build value into their diets – it’s called “Smart Meal Deals”. A “Smart Meal Deal” is created by choosing any item on the menu (at an a la carte price), then adding one of five fresh sides, like baked UnFries™, Steamed Broccoli, Black Beans, Whole Grain Brown Rice or Sweet Potato Mash, along with a choice of bottled water or fountain beverage – all for just $2.49 added to the a la carte price...

UFood Targets Military Veterans to Drive Mobile Unit Expansion
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Euro Café to test a newly created co-branded “mobile cafe” in Washington D.C. The mobile café concept is a high-powered limited-menu restaurant on four wheels – served from a well-appointed Mercedes Benz super-truck. The new mobile concept will offer better-for-you items such as cage-free egg white breakfast sandwiches, organic salads, whole-grain rice UBowls, Naan flatbread sandwiches, sirloin or veggie burgers and fresh-fruit & yogurt Smuuthies™ along with freshly-roasted European-style coffees, iced coffees, tea drinks and frozen frappes...

Healthier-Alternative Restaurants to Support Washington’s Goal of Turning Recruits Into “Health-Conscious Warriors”
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of the Pentagon’s dramatic new efforts to improve the diet and fitness of its troops and the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign, the military’s choice for healthier alternative UFood Grill restaurants moved a step closer today to opening its first location on a military base.
“Simply put, this is America's entire military once again stepping forward to lead by example”
UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB:UFFC) – a growing “better-for-you” fast food chain with healthier menu offerings, has been approved by the Army/Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) and is well positioned to support these initiatives...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that they’re promoting their Under 500 Calorie Menu-–available every day, starting at just $5.99. The Under 500 Calorie Menu features a wide variety of freshly-prepared offerings that are 500 calories or less-–from their Bison or Turkey Burgers to Fire-Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Salad, Whole-Grain Brown Rice Bowls-–like Chicken Curry or Chicken Tinga, to their Baked Cod or Roast Beef Sandwiches and Fire-Grilled Steak Tips, Thai Chicken or Bison Burger Entrees-–UFood has an extensive lineup of great tasting options that won’t weigh you down.
UFood Grill Chairman and CEO George Naddaff noted, “Most people want to eat healthier, but they have so few choices because 'better-for-you' fast-food is not widely available...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jan 30, 2012) - UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Euro Café Corporation to create co-branded restaurant concepts. The companies will explore development opportunities at airports, shopping centers, malls, college campuses, hospitals, casinos, health clubs and military bases.
Euro Café operates 35 locations, including 32 cafés in 22 airports in the U.S. and Canada in partnership with Hudson News. Euro Café Corporation is a family-owned company incorporated in Virginia in 1997. The company serves customers a rich European blend of coffee made with freshly roasted beans and has a commitment to sustainability.
"Euro Café Corporation is proud and excited to join UFood Grill for co-branding and expansion, nationally and internationally," said John A...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jan 25, 2012) - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has signed an agreement for global military base development of 26 UFood Grill units with MBUF, LLC, a private investment group of military veterans and a subsidiary of Dark Horse Capital Partners.
The venture will launch with the upcoming opening of the first of three UFood Grills at Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland. Construction is underway at the first unit, with an estimated opening in March 2012 and closely followed by the opening of two additional units.
"As we enter the military with our upcoming opening at Aberdeen Proving Ground, we are setting the stage for growth in this important channel of expansion with this agreement," said UFood Chairman and CEO George Naddaff...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jan 23, 2012) - UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today construction has begun on two UFood Grills at Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, Utah. Part of the airport's revitalized concessions program, the two UFood Grills are expected to open in late April, 2012. Airports present a strong growth opportunity for UFood Grill as travelers seek quick -- but healthy -- meal options. The company currently operates airport locations in Boston, Cleveland and Dallas.
Franchisee Hojeij Branded Foods, a boutique company specializing in airport food and beverage concessions development, operations and managing contracts at the nation's top airports, will own and manage the locations.
"Hojeij Branded Foods is a top-tier airport operator and a great partner for us," said UFood CEO George Naddaff...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jan 17, 2012) - UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has granted a territorial franchise agreement to ASA Capital Alliance for the development of 10 UFood Grill units in British Columbia. The first unit is projected to open in Vancouver by April 2012.
"I am proud to bring UFood's better-for-you quick-service model to Canada," said ASA CEO Zaid Al Chalabi. "Like Americans, Canadians are also focused on nutrition and health. UFood is a perfect solution for those with busy lifestyles who care about eating well." ASA is an organization formed for the principle focus of operating high quality food establishments in the Vancouver metro market. The principals currently operate two Cazba Restaurants in North Vancouver, British Columbia (http://www...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jan 9, 2012) - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has begun construction on the first of three locations to open at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland.
Located in Building 6010, the 1770 square foot restaurant is expected to open in 60 to 90 days. UFood Restaurant Group was awarded a contract by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to build and operate three UFood Grill units at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
"This is an exciting moment for our company as we prepare to enter into the military channel," said UFood CEO George Naddaff. "We believe that our better-for-you quick-service concept will provide an excellent foodservice solution to the busy, health-conscious men and women who work at Aberdeen...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Dec 5, 2011) - UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) is helping college students fuel their minds while watching their wallets with buy one, get one free promotions at its UFood Grill Boston locations.

The college offers are:

Burger Bash: buy one burger, get one free every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday UFood's better-for-you, great-tasting burgers are lower in fat and calories than typical fast food burgers and are available in four varieties: lean beef, turkey, veggie or free-range bison. The Bison Burger contains 88 percent less fat and 31 percent fewer calories than average fast food burgers.
Smuuthie Saturdays: buy one Smuuthie, get one free on Saturdays UFood's Smuuthies are simple and delicious, made with fat-free frozen yogurt, juice and fresh fruit...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Nov 21, 2011) - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced that the company is offering $5.00 coupons to customers purchasing holiday gift cards valued at $20.00 or more. Both coupons and gift cards are redeemable at all UFood locations. Coupons are valid from November 25 to December 31, 2011.
Gift cards continue to surge in popularity during the holidays. According to the research firm Tower Group, gift card sales hit $91 billion in 2010, and are expected to hit $100 billion by the 2012 holiday season.
"The holidays are synonymous with the spirit of giving," said UFood CEO George Naddaff. "Offering a gift card makes it easier for consumers to introduce friends and families to a healthy food option offered at UFood locations...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Nov 14, 2011) - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced that the company is testing a line of four new Naan Flatbread Sandwich menu items. UFood is simultaneously conducting customer surveys to gauge satisfaction with taste, value and quality.
The Naan Flatbread sandwich items will be offered for a limited time. "We're always looking for ways to innovate around our healthy menu items and introduce new and unique flavor choices," said UFood CEO George Naddaff. "We are confident UFood customers will love this new menu item and anticipate these Naan Flatbread offerings to become a healthy staple of the UFood Menu."
The Naan Flatbread Sandwich line, all served on all-natural whole grain flatbread, consists of four varieties:

Chipotle Chicken: grilled chicken breast with lite jalapeno jack cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, lite chipotle mayo on naan flatbread
Fresh Falafel: falafel, tomato and tamarind chutney, fresh cucumbers, yogurt, and fresh cilantro on naan flatbread
Mighty Chicken: grilled chicken breast, organic greens, almonds, lite mayo, lite Caesar dressing on naan flatbread
Fire-Roasted Turkey and Swiss: sliced turkey, lite swiss, organic greens, tomatoes, cranberry chutney, lite mayo on naan flatbread

The price of each sandwich ranges from $5...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Nov 7, 2011) - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced that the company has reduced sodium by 20 percent in all of its breaded chicken menu items as part of the company's core focus on continuing to offer customers at its urban, airport, hospital and military base locations food that is nutritionally sound and great tasting. These menu items include the Crispy Chicken Chopped Cobb Salad, Chicken Parmigiana Wrap and the kids' Oven Crisped Chicken Fingers Meal. All of UFood's breaded chicken items are baked, not fried.
For more than a decade, restaurant companies have been exploring ways to reduce the sodium content in food. However, a report by Technomic indicates many restaurant prepared meals have more sodium than ever...

The Company's Boston Restaurants Mark Veterans Day With Free Meals for Veterans at Local Restaurants
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Oct 31, 2011) - UFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) is celebrating this Veterans Day, November 11, with free meals for all veterans at its UFood Grill Boston locations.
All veterans can receive a free meal with military ID. The offer is available at UFood's Boston locations: 530 Washington Street at Downtown Crossing and 201 Brookline Avenue at the Landmark Center in the Fenway.
UFood is expanding into the military channel and has been approved by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to build and operate three UFood Grill units at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Additionally, UFood has signed a joint venture agreement with MBUF, LLC, a private investment group of military veterans, to focus on the expansion of the UFood Grill concept on U...

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Sep 27, 2011) - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced that the company has partnered with Nutritionix, a nutrition information software company, to launch an online nutrition calculator today, available at www.ufoodgrill.com.
The fully customizable nutrition calculator allows consumers to select their meal choices, and then generates a complete nutritional profile -- including calories, fat, sodium and carbohydrates -- for all of the items in the meal.
″Because health and nutrition is at the core of our brand, we've always been transparent about our nutritional information,″ said UFood CEO George Naddaff. ″By creating an online nutrition calculator, we're able to offer consumers a customized snapshot of what they are eating, which gives them even greater insight and control over their nutritional intake...