- For Immediate Release
January 18, 2010 - Contact:
Brad Ritter, Brad Ritter Communications, LLC
866.284.2170
Fazoli’s Kicks Off 2010 with New Prototype Restaurants in St. Louis and Dayton, Ohio
Chain also to return to Jonesboro, Ark.
Lexington, Ky. – Fazoli’s, the 243-unit premium Italian quick service chain, will unveil its first new restaurant prototype in more than 15 years when it opens new locations in suburban St. Louis (Edwardsville, Ill.) and Dayton, Ohio. Fazoli’s also is returning to Jonesboro, Ark., early this year.
The company-owned Edwardsville and Dayton restaurants are scheduled to open in late January and early March, respectively. A remodeled franchised unit is expected to open late Feb in Jonesboro. It has been three years since Fazoli’s last added a restaurant.
Fazoli’s new, contemporary prototype provides guests with a more inviting and fun atmosphere. It differs dramatically from the traditional Italian look created when the chain was first developed. “The building of these two restaurants is a very significant step forward in revitalizing the Fazoli’s brand,” said Carl Howard, president and CEO. “In the last year, we have changed 80 percent of our menu and worked hard to improve our operations,” he added. “Now we are giving our guests a more vibrant and appealing dining environment.” According to Howard, St. Louis and Dayton were selected because they are among the chain’s top-performing markets. Click for rest of story and images.