Emerging Restaurant Chain EVOS to Open in South Florida

Date AddedMay 30, 2009 05:32:56 AM

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Greenest burger chain in the country to open South Florida locations.PRESS RELEASE: Miami, Fla. - (May 28, 2009) - EVOS(r) is bringing its healthier take on fast food to Miami, with plans to open three stores by early 2011.?EVOS has signed an agreement with Foodies Miami Inc. for three franchise locations. Foodies Miami Inc. will be headed up by Roland Rafuls and Rosana Emanuelli.?Foodies Miami Inc. has retained Colliers Abood Wood-Fay and site selection is currently underway.?The first location has a projected opening date of late 2009.?EVOS offers a full menu of burgers, fries, and shakes that contain half the fat and calories without sacrificing taste.? EVOS' beef is raised humanely and naturally, free of hormones and antibiotics.? Original Airfries(tm) are baked in specialty ovens rather than deep-fried. Lower-fat milkshakes are made naturally with organic milk.?How does EVOS' menu compare to traditional fast food fare? EVOS' American Champion burger contains only 12 grams of fat and 420 calories. Compare that to other restaurant burgers that can deliver as much as 57 grams of fat and 850 calories. A regular serving of EVOS fries contains 8 grams of fat and 230 calories, compared to other restaurant fries that can contain 23 grams of fat and 472 calories. EVOS' Organic Vanilla milkshakes have only 2.5 grams of fat and 180 calories, compared to other milk shakes which contain as much as 44 grams of fat and almost 800 calories.?EVOS has been committed to being an environmentally and socially responsible business since 1994. From construction materials to food ingredients, the company uses green practices to run a sustainable company. EVOS was recently named "the greenest burger chain in the US" by Greenopia, a directory to help consumers make environmentally-friendly choices.?"We've been looking for the right franchise partner in South Florida for a while, and we found a great one in Foodies Miami Inc.," said EVOS co-founder Dino Lambridis. "Our restaurants are a great fit for the South Florida market, where there is a great demand for healthier options."?The South Florida expansion is the latest sign of EVOS growth in the Southeast. EVOS will also be opening two franchise stores this summer in metro Atlanta with plans for two more locations by early 2010. The Tampa-based company is actively marketing franchise opportunities across Florida, including the Tampa Bay, Orlando, Miami-Dade and Broward markets.? It also continues to raise capital for corporate store growth in Florida to augment the planned franchise growth.? The company is currently seeking capital for four company-owned restaurants.?ABOUT EVOS, USAEVOS(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 stores in Florida, N. Carolina, Georgia and California since starting franchise expansion in mid-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. Additional information is available on the company's website at www.evos.com.