Così, Inc. Announces New Franchise Opening
August 26 2016 - 6:30AM
Così, Inc. (NASDAQ:COSI), the fast casual restaurant company, today
announced that its franchisee, Sodexo Management LLC, opened a new
Cosi® restaurant at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. This new
Così® restaurant celebrated its grand opening on Friday, August 19,
2016.
“I am very pleased to announce
the opening of our newest franchise restaurant with
Sodexo, its third existing location with Cosi,” said Pat
Bennett, Cosi Chief Executive Officer & President. “We continue
to be impressed with Sodexo's operating standards, strong
leadership, and commitment to the
Cosi® brand,” stated Bennett. “Further
development in the university trade channel fits our growth
strategy. Our menu offerings resonate with the millennial guest,
and we are confident that this restaurant will be popular with
both the Campus and local community,” Bennett went on to
say.
“Cosi® is a great addition to our partnership
with Ohio Northern University, and we are excited to bring Cosi® to
the Campus,” said Noah Ristau, Sodexo Universities’ General
Manager. “We are very appreciative of the knowledge and
support Cosi offered during our planning and opening,” Ristau went
on to say.
About SodexoSodexo delivers
more than 100 services across North America that enhance
organizational performance, contribute to local communities and
improve quality of life. The Fortune Global 500 company is a leader
in delivering sustainable, integrated facilities management and
foodservice operations.
About Così, Inc.Così
(http://www.getcosi.com) is an international fast casual restaurant
company. At the heart of every Cosi® restaurant is an
open-flame stone-hearth oven where the Così® signature flatbread is
made from scratch throughout the day. The flatbread is made
from a generations-old recipe and is part of many Così® favorites.
Così® was founded on the idea that good-for-you food should be
delicious. Menu items are made using fresh ingredients and
distinctive sauces and spreads to create edgy flavors. The
menu features made-to-order sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, bowls,
breakfast wraps, melts, all natural soups, signature Squagels®,
artisan flatbread pizzas, S`mores, snacks and desserts.
Guests can also enjoy handcrafted beverages and a variety of
coffee-based and specialty beverages.
Così® employees create a welcoming environment
where guests are invited to relax and enjoy great food. Così® is
the cornerstone of the communities that they are in and take pride
in supporting community organizations and local charities. There
are currently 74 Company-owned and 31 franchise restaurants
operating in sixteen states, the District of Columbia, Costa Rica
and the United Arab Emirates.
"Così," "(Sun & Moon Design)" and related
marks are registered trademarks of Così, Inc. in the U.S.A. and
certain other countries. Copyright © 2016 Così, Inc. All rights
reserved.
Additional information is available on Così's
website athttp://www.getcosi.com in the investor relations
section.
InvestorRelations@getcosi.com
Miguel Rossy-Donovan
Chief Financial Officer
(857) 415-5020