Saladworks Honors Franchisees At 2007 Convention

Bensalem Franchisee Drives Away in New Mercedes

(Thursday, April 19, 2007) - On March 14, 2007, Saladworks, named
the nation's number one salad franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, hosted
the 2007 Saladworks Franchise Convention at the luxurious Borgata Hotel
Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J.

Over 250 people attended the day long convention, including franchisees,
vendors and the Saladworks Home Office Staff. Throughout the day, top
managers discussed Saladworks' business strategies, recapped all 2006
efforts, highlighted specific strategic plans for 2007 and presented the
2007 marketing plan. In addition, the speakers emphasized Saladworks' core
values, which were an important component of the convention's theme of
recipes for success.

"The convention is a great opportunity for the Saladworks family to
network with one another, while gaining important insight into the
Saladworks' brand strategy," said Saladworks CEO, John Scardapane. "The
sessions provide franchisees with a specific blueprint of our 2007 goals
and the resources to help their stores prosper."

During the convention festivities, 30 awards were handed out to
franchisees, including Silver and Gold Club Awards. The coveted "Top
Operator Award" went to Bensalem franchisee, Vince Rosetti, who drove away
in a 2007 Mercedes Benz Convertible. This award acknowledges the franchise
operator who demonstrates the values, principles and business acumen of
the Saladworks system. The winner exemplifies passion, commitment, focus,
and accountability.

"I was completely shocked when I heard my name announced," said Vince
Rosetti. "This award is an absolute honor and to win the most lavish car
for doing something I love is beyond my wildest dreams."

Other top winners took home an assortment of premium gifts. "Rookies of
the Year," Rich and Lori Hoffman of the Doylestown, PA Saladworks, won a
50 inch big screen TV. "Multi-Unit Operator of the Year," Erik Payne of
the Newtown, PA and E. Windsor and Hillsborough, NJ Saladworks, won a trip
to any destination in the world.

"These awards are a fun and special way to honor our franchisees who have
achieved extraordinary success with Saladworks. We are so proud of all our
franchisees and value their hard work and passion to be the best," said
Scardapane.


List of Awards, Winners, and Franchise Locations:


Silver Club Leader
Acknowledges the Franchise Silver Club operator who best exemplifies and
demonstrates the values, principles and business acumen of the Saladworks
system.
Paul DiFillippo
Cherry Hill Mall, Marlton Crossing (Marlton), Echelon Mall (Voorhees),
Greentree (Marlton), Cherry Hill NJ; Regency Square Mall (Jacksonville),
Avenues Mall (Jacksonville), FL

Gold Club Leader
Acknowledges the Franchise Gold Club operator who best exemplifies and
demonstrates the values, principles and business acumen of the Saladworks
system.
Frank and Carol Salera
Deptford and Sewell, NJ Saladworks

Rookie of the Year
Acknowledges a new-to-the-system Franchise Operator whose first restaurant
opened during Oct 1-31, 2006
Rich and Lori Hoffman
Doylestown, PA Saladworks

Multi-Unit Operator of the Year
Acknowledges the Multi-Unit Franchise Operator who demonstrates the
values, principles and business acumen of the Saladworks system and one
who best demonstrates the unique skill set required to operate and fully
maximize a group of franchised Saladworks.
Erik Payne
Newtown, PA; E. Windsor, Hillsborough, NJ Saladworks

Sales Achievement Award
Awarded to the Franchise Operator whose restaurant achieves the highest
sales growth performance
Greg McKain
Lawrence Park (Broomall), PA Saladworks

Unmatchable Customer Satisfaction
Jimmy Yoon
Harborplace (Baltimore,) MD Saladworks

Saladworks Brand Leader
Jim Dooney
Dresher, Willow Grove Mall, Gateway (Wayne), Neshaminy Mall (Bensalem), E.
Norriton, PA; Glassboro, Toms River, NJ (coming soon)
Top Operator
Acknowledges the Franchise Operator who demonstrates the values,
principles and business acumen of the Saladworks system and one who
exceeds expectations and exemplifies passion, commitment, focus, and
accountability
Vince Rosetti
Bensalem, PA Saladworks

Top Operations Performance Review
Rich and Lori Hoffman
Doylestown, PA Saladworks

Best Local Store Marketing
Erik Payne
Newtown, PA; E. Windsor, Hillsborough, NJ Saladworks

Best Trained Staff
Vince Rosetti
Bensalem, PA Saladworks

Best Use of Technology
Jatin Patel
Lansdale, PA Saladworks

Best Looking Salad Case
Alex Lee
Dover Mall, DE Saladworks

Best Catering and Delivery
Pete & Pat Quigley
Delran, NJ Saladworks

Most Creative Way Increase Sales
Bob Early
Cumberland Mall (Vineland), NJ Saladworks

Most Improved Store
Harjit Bajaj
Paramus Park Mall, NJ Saladworks



From the time entrepreneurial chef John Scardapane opened the first
Saladworks in Cherry Hill, NJ in 1986, the enterprise has emerged as a
leader in the quick-casual food arena, by offering a tasty, yet healthy
alternative to the food found at most fast food chains. By giving
customers the freshest and finest ingredients, which are expertly prepared
in front of them by an always-accommodating staff, Saladworks has
developed a proven successful concept.

Saladworks, the nation's first fresh-tossed salad franchise concept
operates 79 franchise-operated restaurants in seven states throughout the
Eastern United States, as well as Illinois. The chain has enjoyed over a
30 percent growth rate for the last few years and is on track to maintain
that rate of growth over the next 5 years. Using its innovative
step-by-step regional expansion method, Saladworks plans to have more than
200 locations open in the next five years. Saladworks locations offer a
healthy menu of flavorful salads with signature dressings, as well as
complimentary menu items. For franchise information, visit
www.saladworks.com.

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