SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kahala Corp, the Scottsdale-based franchisor of Frullati Café & Bakery, announced the signing of an area representative agreement with Gerald and Donna Ezell of Ezell Investments LLC, to open 10 Frullati Cafe & Bakery restaurants throughout the state of Mississippi over the next five years.
According to a news release, Kahala operates more than 2,500 locations generating $600 million in annual system-wide sales.
Founded in 1985, Frullati Cafe & Bakery is an Italian-style bakery concept that is currently operating in 93 malls, medical centers, health clubs and airports across the nation.
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner options, the menu items include: grilled panini on seasoned focaccia bread, fresh, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups, deli-style sandwiches, fresh fruit smoothies, bakery-style muffins, cookies, brownies and croissants and specialty coffees. The name "frullati" is Italian for fruit drink.