Mrs. Fields 

Mrs. Fields is a franchise network of American bakeries that specializes in cookies.  Mrs. Fields opened her first store in 1977 in Palo Alto, California.  In order to expand her original vision, Mrs. Fields became a franchise in 1990 which today operates 650 stores in the US and 65 stores abroad in 11 different countries.  These stores are now generating over 1 billion dollars in revenue per year.

Mrs. Fields offers a wide assortment of fresh-made cookies, brownies and muffins.  The high quality of the ingredients, the meticulous attention to detail in baking, and the impeccable customer service have all made the Mrs. Fields name well-known throughout the world. 

Visit Mrs. Fields on the web at http://www.mrsfields.com

Cinnabon

Cinnabon is the world-wide leader in the cinnamon roll bakery category. As of April 21, 2002, the company operated and franchised 565 bakeries worldwide. The bakeries are located in 43 states, Puerto Rico and 17 other countries. Founded in Seattle in 1985, Cinnabon bakeries are traditionally located in high-traffic venues such as shopping malls, airports, train stations and travel plazas.

The bakeries are typically located in 500- to 1,500-square-foot areas. Cinnabon bakeries have built a reputation for serving fresh, aromatic, oven-hot cinnamon rolls made with premium Indonesian cinnamon and topped with sweet, rich, cream cheese-based frosting. Cinnabon had system-wide sales of approximately $205.5 million in 2001 and can be found on the World Wide

Visit Cinnabon on the web at http://www.cinnabon.com

Papa Johns International, Inc.

Founded in 1985, Papa Johns is today the third largest pizza company in the world, with restaurants in 49 US states and 9 international markets.  In 2001, system-wide restaurant sales were $1.9 billion.

Papa John's has a simple formula for success: Focus on one thing and try to do it better than anyone else. By keeping the Papa John's menu simple, they are able to focus on the quality of the product by using only superior-quality ingredients. Their commitment to quality can be seen in all of their  ingredients, from fresh (never frozen) water-purified traditional dough, to vine-ripened fresh-packed tomato sauce, to cheese made with 100% mozzarella and many other premium ingredients. 

Visit Papa Johns on the web at http://www.papajohns.com

Gumbusters

GumBusters is a patented cleaning system that removes chewing gum from a variety of surfaces. Its unique, effective and environmentally friendly solution is equally effective on concrete sidewalks as on carpets and upholstery.

Because of the innovative system’s efficiency and success, GumBusters has spread throughout major countries in Europe and in the United States. For example, in the Netherlands, GumBusters received tremendous media attention as they removed gum from prominent locations like the Amsterdam Central Station and the Dam Square. The City of Amsterdam extended the contract with GumBusters after a successful cleaning operation in key shopping areas.

From airports to zoos, office building to sports stadiums, Gumbusters is providing a valuable service in eliminating gum pollution both indoors and out. 

Visit Gumbusters on the web at http://www.gumbusters.com

Mailboxes, Etc.

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) is the world's largest franchisor of retail postal and business services. Since its inception in 1980, MBE has grown to more than 4,000 independently owned locations, over 1000 of which are located outside the US in over  60 countries.

The global leader in its industry, MBE provides convenient, value-added business services to general consumers, "road warriors" and the small-office/home-office (SOHO) market. Through its extensive brick-and-mortar network, MBE has become a fulfillment provider in the rapidly growing area of e-commerce by providing a physical link to the virtual world.

Technology and globalization continue to reshape companies and the way they do business.  Rapid growth continues as well in the small-business and small-office/home-office (SOHO) sectors, along with a growing demand for outsourcing.  As a result, the world-class service and time-saving convenience offered by MBE has become increasingly relevant and valuable. 

Visit Mailboxes, Etc. on the web at http://www.mbe.com

Contact

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Rose Marie Faria
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