Sizzler Names Franchisee, Vendor Partners of the Year
19 4월 2005 - 4:13AM
PR Newswire (US)
Sizzler Names Franchisee, Vendor Partners of the Year Former NRA
Director, Pepsi, Kovel/Fuller take top honors SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.,
April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Sizzler, operator of more than 300
mid-scale casual dining restaurants worldwide, awarded Sizzling
Platter Inc.'s Robert Kimsey franchisee of the year, while naming
Pepsi-Cola of North America its food and beverage vendor of the
year. Advertising agency Kovel/Fuller was recognized as the
non-food vendor of the year. The honors were handed out at
Sizzler's annual franchise convention held recently at the Rio
All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. "Over the last year, we
have made significant improvements to every aspect of our business,
from food and service to marketing and operations," said Ken Cole,
president and CEO. "Each of these honorees has played a special
role in helping rebuild a great American brand and truly
exemplifies what it means to be a trusted business partner."
Franchisee Trusted Partner award criteria extends beyond loyalty to
the brand and continued support throughout the year. A trusted
partner must embrace change and apply it to all aspects of the
business, including remodeling, marketing and purchasing decisions,
and training and food procedures. This year's winner, Sizzling
Platter Inc., was the original Sizzler franchisee in 1963. The
company is based in Salt Lake City and currently owns and operates
21 Sizzler locations in Utah, Idaho, Washington and Nevada with
plans to add several more. Before joining Sizzling Platter Inc.,
Robert Kimsey practiced law in Las Vegas, Nev. He has served as
President of the National Sizzler Franchisee Association and as a
member of the Sizzler Franchise Advisory Board. He has been a
director of the National Restaurant Association and chairman of the
Utah Restaurant Association. Pepsi-Cola was honored for its
support, ranging from market research and site analysis to quickly
installing new equipment during restaurant remodeling. Pepsi and
Sizzler recently signed a five-year contract. Kovel/Fuller,
Sizzler's advertising agency since 2001, was recognized for its
role in assisting the chain to develop its current brand strategy
and advertising that has led to significant sales growth. About
Sizzler: Based in Sherman Oaks, Calif., Sizzler operates 225
franchised and 86 company-owned restaurants worldwide. Sizzler is a
division of Worldwide Restaurant Concepts, Inc. (NYSE:SZ), a
leading casual dining company with operations throughout the world.
For more information, please visit http://www.sizzler.com/ and
http://www.wrconcepts.com/ . DATASOURCE: Sizzler CONTACT: Janet
Ritter, +1-740-815-1790, or , or Brad Ritter, +1-740-363-2141, or ,
both of Brad Ritter Communications, LLC for Sizzler Web site:
http://www.sizzler.com/ http://www.wrconcepts.com/
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