Mediterranean Island of Cyprus to Be New Home of Johnny Rockets Restaurants

2009-06-28 23:55:03 -

London, June , 28, 2009

Artisan Food & Beverage Group LTD Gains Franchising Rights for

Restaurant Chain



LAKE FOREST, CA--(Marketwire - June 26, 2009) - Cyprus, the

Mediterranean's third largest island, and one of its most popular

tourist destinations, is the newest Home of the Original Hamburger,

Johnny Rockets. The first Johnny Rockets restaurant will open in the

Famagusta District, a celebrated tourist area and home of the largest

university on the island, in September 2009. The terraced, 3,500

square-foot, full-service restaurant will offer American favorites

including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes

and malts.



Holding exclusive Johnny Rockets franchising rights in Cyprus,

Artisan Food and Beverage Group LTD's Parent Company is currently

constructing a new commercial tower and five-star boutique hotel and

leisure center on the island. Their hospitality consultants

short-listed Johnny Rockets as a brand that would enhance their new

lifestyle facility -- which includes a twelve-lane bowling center.



"After exploring several brands with our consultant, we decided

Johnny Rockets offered the authentic family-focused American culture

that Cypriots, the student community and tourists will appreciate,"

said Batur Sonya, Managing Director for Artisan Food and Beverages

Group. "We believe Johnny Rockets will be a value-added partner in

our new food and beverage division," he added.



According to Steve Devine, Senior Vice President of International

Development for Johnny Rockets, "Ours is a unique concept blending

fresh American cuisine and culture. Our menu offers some universally

popular food items not readily available in Cyprus and other

countries... which is exactly why our global expansion continues to

be so strong."



Artisan Food and Beverage Group LTD is part of a local family

business specializing in commercial and residential real estate,

property development, property management and construction. They

recognize that, with dense demographics, a university consisting of

students from 52 countries and a large tourist influx during the

summer, Cyprus represents a fast-growing, diverse population.



Adds Sonya, "We believe the brand is well positioned to provide a new

and fresh concept to Cyprus. We plan to open up to four Johnny

Rockets restaurants, including one in the capitol, within our

commercial tower, and an express-style restaurant in our hotel's

leisure center food court."



Johnny Rockets is currently looking to franchise nearby areas,

including Libya and countries within the Balkan Peninsula. For

information on these and other Franchising opportunities with Johnny

Rockets, go to www.johnnyrockets.com.



About Johnny Rockets



Since 1986, Johnny Rockets has offered the food, fun and friendliness

that remind guests of timeless, feel-good Americana. Every Johnny

Rockets restaurant serves simple, great-tasting food from a menu of

all-American favorites, including juicy hamburgers, classic

sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and malts. It's the place to go for

fast, friendly service, flavorful food, uplifting music and relaxed,

casual fun. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif., Johnny Rockets has

274 corporate and franchise-owned restaurants in 29 states and 11

countries, including those found in Six Flags amusement parks and

aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Johnny Rockets is currently

franchising new restaurants in most markets. To learn more about

Johnny Rockets, visit johnnyrockets.com.





Contact:

Cozette Phifer

Johnny Rockets

949 643 6135





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