CHEBA HUT “TOASTED” SUBS OPENS FLORIDA MARKET FOR FRANCHISING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Matthew Trethewey (480) 773-0644

Sandwich renegades head east!

TEMPE, AZ. (May 1, 2008) - Cheba Hut Toasted Subs has received the green light from the state of Florida to offer franchise opportunities to residents of the state. The company plans to have the first store open by the end of first quarter 2009. Later this summer, Cheba Hut’s franchise development team will be traveling to Florida to conduct franchise seminars in select markets. “Our plan is to develop 18-22 Cheba Hut locations throughout the state over the next 5-6 years with a small group of multi unit franchisees” said Matt Trethewey, Cheba Hut’s newly appointed Chief Operating Officer. “We have been receiving a significant increase in interest there for the last year. With our tropical theme and great, one of a kind recipes, our brand is a perfect fit for the Florida lifestyle. It was time to make this happen.”

ABOUT CHEBA HUT “TOASTED” SUBS

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs is the nation’s only counter culture themed restaurant franchise, with stores operating in the Southwestern United States. The company was founded in Tempe, AZ. near Arizona State University by Scott Jennings in 1998. In 2007, Cheba Hut partnered with Right Way Development and CEO Matt Trethewey, formerly of Cold Stone Creamery to develop Cheba Hut Toasted Subs locations throughout the United States. Today, Scott and Matt lead and support the franchise community from regional offices in Ft. Collins, CO and Mesa, AZ. Cheba Hut serves up unique, one of a kind, toasted sandwiches, salads and incredible munchies with excellent customer service, real people and a relaxed atmosphere. Cheba Hut currently has 7 stores operating and four additional stores in various stages of development in AZ, CO and NM. The company plans to have 10 stores operating in four states by the end of 2008. For more information on Cheba Hut, visit the company’s web site at: www.chebahut.com