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Saladworks signs deal for Tampa, Fla.

January 4, 2012

Saladworks has signed a three-store franchise agreement with Calvin and Felicia Rucker of Tampa Bay, Fla. The first store is set to open in mid-2012 with the two remaining stores to open in subsequent years.

“Expansion in areas outside of the Philadelphia market is an integral part of our growth plan,” said Saladworks chairman/CEO, John Scardapane. “The three-store agreement with the Ruckers in Tampa Bay is just the first step in making Saladworks a household name in, not only Florida, but along the entire East Coast; we’re excited to have Calvin and Felicia on board to help us accomplish that.”

Calvin Rucker spent 25 years as a district manager for a quick-service chain.

“Saladworks’ concept is one that Felicia and I wholeheartedly believe in, we lead a healthy lifestyle and want to help others do the same,” he said. “But, more than that, Saladworks helps us every step of the way, from finding a location and lease negotiations to marketing and operations. That support was really important to us.”

Saladworks has 100 locations in 12 states, along with franchise agreements signed for five new U.S. markets, including Louisiana, Washington, South Carolina, Texas and Washington, D.C. Saladworks also has multi-unit agreements signed in Florida's Pinellas and Broward counties and is on track to open more than 20 new U.S. locations in 2012. Additionally, the company has signed a 15-store franchise agreement in Singapore.