Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. Unveils New Publicly Traded Franchising Vehicle - FransAction Inc.
October 20 2004 - 6:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. Unveils New Publicly Traded
Franchising Vehicle - FransAction Inc. HEATHROW, Fla., Oct. 20
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc.
(OTC:UFSY) (BULLETIN BOARD: UFSY) today announced the formation of
FransAction, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: FCTN). The sole mission of
FransAction will be to rapidly expand the number of area developer
contracts and franchise agreements for UFSY's major brand holdings.
The company formation, in planning for several months, is a major
commitment that UFSY is now prepared to engage on a nationwide,
multi-brand expansion program. "FransAction is an exciting concept
that will play a pivotal and leading role in UFSY's franchise sales
program," explained UFSY CEO Christopher M. Swartz. "We are
extremely excited about FransAction and expect it to be a powerful
catalyst for unit growth, increased revenues and shareholder value
for UFSY and all of our affiliate companies." Swartz continued:
"Until recently, we have been committed to growing Ultimate through
our acquisition model and new venture and investment strategy.
While we have been committed to growing our brands, we have done it
at a slow methodical pace that was in contemplation of getting
ourselves prepared to roll out a new model for aggressive growth.
We are very confident that FransAction is this vehicle. We now are
committed to not only continuing our acquisition strategy but now
growing all of our affiliate brands rapidly through FransAction."
Calvin C. Smith, FransAction's newly appointed President and widely
known franchising authority, echoed Swartz's enthusiasm saying,
"The FransAction - Ultimate Franchise relationship has three great
franchising advantages - established and historically successful
brands, excellent brand managers in the fields and a parent company
committed to the success of their franchisees." Mr. Smith brings a
highly successful franchising track record to FransAction that
includes twelve years with Golden Corral Buffet and Grill.
FransAction Inc. is currently in contract negotiations to represent
all of Ultimate's major brands and is expected to begin a national
franchise sales program immediately. The FransAction website, a
franchising information portal with links to its franchise brands
and shareholder information, is expected to be launched in the
coming weeks. Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. currently has
investments in approximately 595 franchised restaurants and 40
weight loss clinics in 30 states throughout the United States.
These brands include Gator's Dockside Restaurants, Jreck Subs,
Inc., Central Park Hamburgers, Li'l Dino's Deli and Grille, Sobik's
Subs. (OTC Pink Sheets: QRVI), Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs, Flamers
Hamburgers, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Westshore Pizza, Obee's Subs,
New York Burrito and Beverly Hills Weight Loss & Wellness Inc.
(OTCBB: BHWW). CONTACT: Christopher Swartz of Ultimate Franchise
Systems, Inc., +1-407-333-8998 Web site: http://www.ufsi.net/ This
press release may contain forward-looking information within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E
of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the
safe harbor created by these sections. Ultimate Franchise Systems,
Inc., FransAction, Inc. and Quality Restaurant Ventures, Inc.
assume no obligation to update the information contained in this
press release. Certain information included herein may contain
statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to
plans for future expansion and other business development
activities, as well as operating costs, capital spending, financial
sources and the effects of competition. Such forward-looking
information is subject to changes and variations, which are not
reasonably predictable and which could significantly affect future
results. Accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed
in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the
Companies. DATASOURCE: Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc. CONTACT:
Christopher Swartz of Ultimate Franchise Systems, Inc.,
+1-407-333-8998 Web site: http://www.ufsi.net/
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