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Zebu Forno opens N.J. location

April 2, 2008

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Zebu Forno has announced the opening of its newest location, which is in Hoboken, N.J., marking the chain's third unit systemwide. The company plans to develop into a regional chain with 15 to 20 franchised locations in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania over a three-to-five-year period.

Zebu Forno's menu includes fresh-baked breads, muffins, bagels and pastries; breakfast sandwiches; omelets; homemade soups; thin-crust and Focaccia pizzas; panini, wraps and other hot and cold sandwiches.

Walls are adorned with original murals by New Jersey artist Gregg Hinlicky, including a major piece celebrating great artists of the past, all with ties to New Jersey or New York. The eclectic atmosphere is rounded out by features such as rustic wood-plank floors, a ceiling design that is two-thirds exposed, low-voltage track lighting, exposed brick walls, flat-screen TVs, satellite music and free Wi-Fi.

Zebu's Hoboken location is owned and operated by northern New Jersey foodservice industry veterans Gallucci Associates. Through its primary entity, Suzon Dining Services, Gallucci operates corporate dining facilities in Bergen and Essex counties, including the headquarters buildings of Columbia Bank and Kearny Federal Savings.

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