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UFood signs partnership to develop Middle East market

May 30, 2011

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has signed an agreement with London-based World Franchise Associates Ltd. to seek franchisees to develop the UFood Grill brand in the Middle East.

World Franchise Associates is an international franchise organization which assists franchisors in entering new international markets, as well as helping international franchise buyers acquire the best franchised business brands. World Franchise Associates is registered in London and is a division of World Franchise Holdings.

UFood Grill has eight locations in Boston, Dallas and Cleveland, including three airports (Logan Airport --2 units -- Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport), urban areas and Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

Additionally, the company will open three units this year on the Aberdeen Proving Ground military base in Maryland, is approved to open two airport units in the Salt Lake City International Airport, and one unit in the Omni Club fitness center in Fort Myers, Fla. The company also recently announced an eight-unit franchise development agreement in Puerto Rico.