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Tossed readies for coast-to-coast expansion

March 28, 2011

Tossed has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with a Los Angeles-based investor group. The signing will turn Tossed into a nationwide operation, exposing a new region of the country to its offerings of gourmet salads.

Tossed’s new Los Angeles franchise will be led by Kourosh “Chris” Khaleghian, a long-time L.A. resident with nearly 30 years’ experience owning and operating casual restaurants. Khaleghian is personally investing in the franchise along with partners Christi Hogin and Michael Jenkins.

“Tossed is more than a restaurant. It’s an idea, one that is clearly catching on with people in city after city. What’s more, we couldn’t be happier that we are making this move by partnering with Chris Khaleghian and his team. Chris has demonstrated his ability to successfully own and manage restaurants throughout the Southland, which bodes well for our first foray into the city,” said Eric Schmitt, CEO of Tossed.

Khaleghian and his team are currently negotiating for a location in downtown L.A. Plans are to open the first location in the next several months, with other locations in the future.

Tossed currently has five locations: one each in New York City, Boston, Franklin, Tenn., Morrisville, N.C., and Houston. In August, the company announced a 30-unit development deal in Southern California and in November signed an agreement to open restaurants in British Columbia.

“The more we looked into Tossed, the more we realized it had terrific potential in our city. The fresh interior design, the color scheme, and of course the menu were all exceptional,” stated Khaleghian. “The L.A. lifestyle is built around fresh eating, and salads are at the top of the list.”