FOOD.TRNC Press Release - N.Cyprus's 1st International Restaurant Franchise

tommy13


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SOURCE: Johnny Rockets TRNC PRESS RELEASE







Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to Be New Home of Johnny Rockets Restaurants



Artisan Food & Beverage LTD Gains Franchising Rights for Restaurant

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LAKE FOREST, CA--- Cyprus, the Mediterranean's third largest island, and one of its most popular tourist destinations, is the newest Home of the Original Hamburger, Johnny Rockets. The first Johnny Rockets restaurant will open in the Northern Cypriot Famagusta District in early may 2010, a celebrated tourist area and home of the largest university on the island,. The terraced, 3,500 square-foot, full-service restaurant will offer American favourites including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and malts.

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Artisan Food and Beverage Group LTD is part of a local family business specializing in commercial and residential real estate, property development, property management and construction. They recognize that, with dense demographics, a university consisting of students from many countries and a large tourist influx during the summer, Cyprus represents a fast-growing, diverse population.

Adds Sonya, "We believe the brand is well positioned to provide a new and fresh concept to Cyprus.We plan to open up to four Johnny Rockets restaurants, including one in the capitol, within our commercial tower, and an express-style restaurant in our hotel's leisure centre food court."

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www.johnnyrockets.com.



About Johnny Rockets

Since 1986, Johnny Rockets has offered the food, fun and friendliness that remind guests of timeless, feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant serves simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favourites, including juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and malts. It's the place to go for fast, friendly service, flavourful food, uplifting music and relaxed, casual fun. Headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif., Johnny Rockets has 274 corporate and franchise-owned restaurants in 29 states and 11 countries, including those found in Six Flags amusement parks and aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships. To learn more about Johnny Rockets, visit johnnyrockets.com.

No1Doyen


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06/04/2010 20:21

It's a fun burger joint!

tommy13


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Holding exclusive Johnny Rockets franchising rights in Cyprus, Artisan Food and Beverage LTD's Parent Company is currently constructing a new commercial tower and five-star boutique hotel and leisure centre on the island. Their hospitality consultants short-listed Johnny Rockets as a brand that would enhance their new lifestyle facility -- which includes a twelve-lane bowling centre , "After exploring several brands with our consultant, we decided Johnny Rockets offered the authentic family-focused American culture that Turkish Cypriots, expats, the student community and tourists will appreciate," said Batur Sonya, Managing Director for Artisan Food and Beverages Group. "We believe Johnny Rockets will be a value-added partner in our new food and beverage division," he added.



According to Steve Devine, Senior Vice President of International Development for Johnny Rockets, "Ours is a unique concept blending fresh American cuisine and culture. Our menu offers some universally popula

tommy13


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06/04/2010 20:22

universally popular food items not readily available in Cyprus and other countries... which is exactly why our global expansion continues to be so strong."

measey


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06/04/2010 20:22

Tommy13. okay for some parts of TRNC, not others ie, Esentepe.



Measey.

susief


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06/04/2010 20:24

I went to a Johnny Rockets in Dubai - very tasty burgers! Day trip to Famagusta anyone?

Tootie


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06/04/2010 20:29

measy,

I thought from your recent posts that Esentepe is the best place to be in the TRNC?

tommy13


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06/04/2010 20:30

hey measey , yes your absulately right not a location we plan in the future , neither would the us give a green light due to its demographics and no foot traffic ....



Hey susie . Yes , dubai is where i first experienced JR too ! thnx for comments

lucienne


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06/04/2010 20:31

Thank God that we are missing out East of Girne then, this is not the sort of international franchiise that I was hoping for.

No1Doyen


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06/04/2010 20:35

My first taste was on a cruise ship - fast food with a 50's type American restaurant setting. Red leather cubicles with a juke box on each cubicle wall. Must say that I can still taste the Onion rings after all those years.

Tootie


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06/04/2010 20:41

Bill you crack me up!

I had some onion rings from Burger Shitty the other week and the buggers nearly killed me at 3.30am next morning.



Hope it works well for you tommy, I must admit Im a sucker for a burger and fries. Not that you'd notice if you met me....

tommy13


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06/04/2010 20:41

lol.. yes doyen , must have been a royal carribean cruise .......



and i apologise to all those to whom it may not be their 'cup of tea' , its a business based venture and there are many whom are 'hungry' for branded franchises in 'brand' deprived trnc , especially among local tc'c , stuents etc , and certinly a market exists for such an enterprise.

tommy13


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06/04/2010 20:43

thnx tootie , there will be a formal invite to Grand Opening and special deals for Cyprus 44 members to follow

tommy13


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06/04/2010 20:45

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Johnny-Rockets-North-Cyprus-Team/316367483299?ref=ts



this is our official facebook fan club for anyone whom is interested



and you may check out http://www.johnnyrockets.com for further info

Lilli



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07/04/2010 00:31

Tommy my handsome man i wish you all the luck and I will help you all i can. toots you had ononion rings with your fav steak at ours remember xxxxxxxxxxx

tommy13


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07/04/2010 00:44

aww thnx lills

Groucho



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07/04/2010 07:27

Just what TC youth need... high fat, high salt fast foods to continue the downward trend in their erstwhile healthy Mediterranean diet...



It's unfortunate to say the least that the early adopters of the business Westernisation of the TRNC are all the sorts of places one shouldn't want replacing old-fashioned healthy eating establishments.



Nice idea to trick the students into eating crap by realising they are "'hungry' for branded franchises in 'brand' deprived trnc ..." and get them away from the awful fresh fish and ayran...

tommy13


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07/04/2010 08:54

capatilsim for you

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07/04/2010 10:18

Opportunism for you.



'capatilsim ' is new to me..



Lot's of projects go belly-up here... Another franchise, Gloria-Jeans opens in Girne and within days Espressemente opens right next door!

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Message Posted:
07/04/2010 10:21

and both of them are always FULL, so they must be doing something right!

newlad



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Message Posted:
07/04/2010 10:56

I dont know you are damned if you do and you are damned if you dont.Good luck with your venture Tommy,

Paul.

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07/04/2010 12:46

ClaireCat - I hope their prices are a bit more reasonable than Gloria Jeans - or is it just me that thinks they are way too expensive?

Marisa


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07/04/2010 13:58

Good luck to your venture Tommy from me and Brian!

tommy13


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07/04/2010 15:31

thnx grey and thnx marisa and brian ..............i belive our prices are reasonable , since we are importing almost all foodstuffs from usa , its keeping costs down believe it or not !

jacktheladett


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07/04/2010 15:48

I do agree with Groucho about promoting and feeding kids high fat, low nutritional junk food, but when did making money ever come after health.

However, ANY new venture that improves peoples perceptions about the Island, creates a 'feel-good' factor, helps create employment, and pays taxes has to be applauded.



Good luck, and well done for taking the initiative to bring something new and 'happening' here.

tommy13


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07/04/2010 16:04

Thnx jack ,



I admit although not the healthiest dining option , Johnny Rockets is not a fast food franchise , and we dont 'nuke' our meals in 45 seconds or so , its based on the american diner concept where the food is cooked properly from fresh , and its an open kitchen where u can see the chefs freshly cooking the food, we use trans free fat oil and our beef is 100% beef , no additives , its seaoned while its cooked.



healthier options are catered for , for which we have a salads range & award winning veggie burgers .

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07/04/2010 16:37

Cant wait tommy, hope its a success so you can roll out the Kyrenia branch, good luck, I will be off to Magusa with my lad who is a 'healthy' 15 year old expert on milk shakes, he is a big fan of Eds Easy Diner in Soho London and his fav shake is a peanut butter one. I on the other hand being 'Marcos the Chef' am an expert on all things Burgers, so look out for my review on 44

When is the opening date ?

tommy13


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07/04/2010 16:43

excellent marcos , thnx ,, im still looking for more chefs if you know any !!

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07/04/2010 16:51

so is everyone, you may need to import them, give me a call I have some pointers on the chef subject 0533 864 2944

tommy13


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07/04/2010 17:06

will do mate

greylag


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07/04/2010 21:30

Everything within moderation Tommy.You wont be force feeding the people.They do have minds of their own.Freedom of choice should be available to the masses not just the minority,

Grey.

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07/04/2010 21:39

Grey



Well put. It's exactly that - freedom of choice.



By the way, good luck Tommy. It's been a long time coming and I wish you every success.



Jean



PS I've still got that frock in mothballs, awaiting the evening when you're going to take all us 'Grab a Grannies' out for a night on the town



Jean

x

tommy13


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Message Posted:
07/04/2010 21:41

sure grey , options is a good thing .....

tommy13


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07/04/2010 21:44

thnx jeannie oh gosh ... im still up for that .. u remebered , lol .. let me get this grand opening out the way and we can arrange ...

Lilli



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07/04/2010 23:44

Tommy if you havent got the time then just invite us all to the opening, remember im your pimptres xxxxxxxxxx

tommy13


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07/04/2010 23:53

lol, yes lilly ....... i will certainly get invite out to you guys , and will post a formal one here a week prior to opening xxxx

Maz


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08/04/2010 00:58

Groucho got there before me. My question was going to be 'Will this help the world's obesity problem by increasing numbers of those with too high a BMi, OR WILL IT make us all healthier?

O.K - it is choice, but Iwll come and do a write up. For instance 'im downstairs is a good honest 'cannibal' and cannot live without red meat. I am more of a peanuts for protein type.

Good luck with the venture and I look forward to my invite for the opening!



Oh yes, Gloria Jeans - you pay for Coffee Culture, but interesting that in Kyrenia, it is the one next door that seems to be doing slightly more trade. Is the coffee cheaper, I wonder?

tommy13


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08/04/2010 01:37

Thnx marie , Invites will be posted here a week before event .....

KarmiGirl


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08/04/2010 10:12

Is anyone in the least concerned with the advancement of these sorts of establishments in North Cyprus and what they could do to the local restaurant business trade? One of the things I've always liked about the North is that there ARE NO franchises, that businesses are family owned and run and the food is fresh, not processed and made on site. What's next: McDonalds, TGIFridays, Pizza Huts everywhere?

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08/04/2010 10:27

Hi Tommy , hope you will be posting the date soon , will be in NC for a month { sorry tiggy } i don't have a computer over there so would need the date before travelling . Good luck by the way

Simbas

newlad



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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 15:20

Good luck Tommy,

Will you mail me please,

Paul.

tommy13


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08/04/2010 15:24

the only reason for the lack of brands and franchises has been the international isolation . embargos and GC propaganda... as we head to a solution ... many brands will be queing up to enter the market ... if you want to avoid this karmigirl then you should support the non recognition and non solution to the cyprus problem . Unfortunately or fortunately . whıch ever way you look at it .. any solution will inevetabley mean the opening of trnc to the international community ..



Thnx sımbas .

tommy13


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Message Posted:
08/04/2010 20:26

hey grey , just saw ur post , sorry for delay , emailing you now

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Message Posted:
09/04/2010 09:35

hey tommy good luck sweetie, and dont forget our invites!!!!!!!!!!!!

tommy13


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09/04/2010 13:53

thx alot deniz ... invites will follow soon , look out for them and special offers for cyprus 44 members

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09/04/2010 14:27

Tommy,

Good luck in your new venture. Will you have the 100% soy Boca® burger on the menu?

tommy13


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09/04/2010 14:35

thnx alot onestop , yes we will surely have that product , and as a matter of fact , Johnny Rockets has won awards for it :

'' Golden Bun Award Winner (Best Veggie Burger in a Restaurant Chain) - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ''





http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/258745/national_restaurant_chains_offering.html

tommy13


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09/04/2010 14:36

quote ''



Johnny Rocket's Streamliner



According to VegCooking.com, Johnny Rocket's Streamliner earned a PETA Golden Bun Award as the #1 veggie burger in the land, from a chain restaurant anyway. The judges claim that this is the burger to convert someone to vegetarianism, as it is that "meaty." So if one still wants to enjoy the shakes, malts and the singing staff of this 50s styles diner chain despite being a vegetarian, they can thanks to the Streamliner. And, that's pretty swell.

ocean



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09/04/2010 14:50

will do tommy thanks

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