The Asian Quick Service Restaurants Expand
U.S. Presence
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Thaï Express®
(www.ThaiExpress.ca) and Ginger Sushi Boutique® announce the
signing of an area developer agreement in the United States covering the state of
Florida. Ginger Sushi Boutique is
well known in Canada as Sushi
Shop.
"We are thrilled to bring the American consumer two beloved
Canadian brands, Thaï Express and Ginger Sushi, as we launch these
concepts into the US market", said Stanley
Ma, CEO of MTY Food Group Inc. "We know that
Hillel Frankel and Jeff Itzcovitch of 2Stix Franchising Group LP
come to the table with strategic and savvy business mindsets
and we have no doubt they will leave their successful mark as Area
Developers of Thaï Express and Ginger Sushi in the United States. This agreement presents an
exciting opportunity for growth and we very much look
forward to having them join the team."
2Stix Franchising Group LP, spearheaded by its President,
Hillel Frankel and its Chief
Franchising Officer, Jeff
Itzcovitch, are excited to expand the successful Canadian
franchises into the U.S.
"We can't wait to offer Floridians quality Thai food at
reasonable prices with Thaï Express and also bring sushi, sashimi,
and Japanese specialties with Ginger Sushi," said Itzcovitch. "Our
team of seasoned franchising and licensing specialists looks
forward to enriching the existing multi-cultural cuisine throughout
the state."
As an Area Developer, 2Stix Franchising will be responsible for
the daily operations of both brands, as well as helping to identify
new franchisees, providing real estate and construction assistance,
as well as long-term operational support.
Itzcovitch, who has been actively involved in various
franchising businesses since 1989, and Frankel, a lawyer with a
background in music distribution and licensing, will head the
expansion to introduce the Thaï Express and Ginger Sushi Boutique
brands to Florida residents and
visitors alike.
About Thaï Express
Thaï Express® is a new
take on traditional Thai cuisine that began in Canada and is currently expanding into the
U.S. Tailored to your taste and prepared fresh when you order, Thaï
Express provides fun, flavorful and healthy meals. As a premier
Thai food franchise, the company believes in providing variety,
quality and authenticity at modern food boutiques. In 2004, Thaï
Express was acquired by MTY Food Group Inc. and now has over 285
locations across North
America.
For more information about Thaï Express, visit
www.ThaiExpress.ca.
About Ginger Sushi Boutique
For over 16 years, Ginger
Sushi Boutique®, known in Canada as Sushi Shop, has specialized in the
creation of sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialties. Prepared
fresh with care by a staff of sushi chefs, the company's products
offer exceptional flavor, superior freshness, and positive health
benefits. Owned by MTY Food Group Inc. Ginger Sushi Boutique has
more than 130 locations in Quebec
and Ontario and is actively
expanding the premium brand in the United
States.
For more information about Ginger Sushi Boutique, visit
www.SushiShop.com.
SOURCE MTY Food Group Inc.
