030145 Popeyes Launches Search for 'Team Canada”January 21, 2003Atlanta - After a record-breaking franchising year in 2002, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc., is hoping to continue the momentum with a focus on Canada. Plans to recruit “Team Canada,” an all-star group of experienced multi- unit restaurateurs, will be announced at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in Whistler, Canada held Jan. 19 - 21. Popeyes plans to award exclusive territory development areas to franchisees throughout the country by the end of 2003. “With Popeyes' Acadian roots, you could say the brand is 'coming home' to this part of the world,” said Russ Sumrall, vice president of international development for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits. “We will be selecting the multi-unit restaurateurs who represent the best of the best to bring our flavorful chicken and Louisiana dishes to Canada.” Olive Hospitality Inc. signed an agreement to develop 30 new restaurant locations exclusively in the greater Vancouver area. Popeyes has recently opened two restaurants in the Vancouver area. There are 15 restaurants currently open in the greater Toronto area, but that area is still available to be further developed as an exclusive development territory. Canadian multi-unit operators interested in Popeyes' Team Canada can contact Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits for more information. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Complete information about this opportunity is available in the Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits franchise disclosure document.
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