Gourmet Provisions Intl Corp (GMPR)

[Zitroja Group]

http://uniquepizza.com/

Company Overview

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (OTC Pink: UPZS) franchises pizza and sub restaurants throughout the United States. With a limited menu of pizzas, subs, calzones, salads, and beverages, the company is primarily focused on takeout and delivery services with limited full size restaurants. The company also offers an express franchise targeting carts/kiosks and retail franchises for retailers.

Management Team

James C. Vowler, Chairman & CEO

James C. Vowler has been an owner/operator of pizza shops since 1991. After starting a Pittsburgh-based pizza franchise, he decided “there had to be something better” and started Unique Pizza Factory to combine the consistency of a major franchise with the quality of a mom-and-pop store. He spent the next ten years building the franchise to include over 20 stores and refining the concept. Mr. Vowler attended Northeastern University.

William J. Vowler, VP & GM

William J. Vowler has held executive positions in companies like Honeywell International, Sensormatic Electronics, and Digital Equipment Corporation, working in the product divisions. During his work with DEC, he helped grow service revenue from $35 million to $750 million, achieving a “Best in Class” profitability of $344 million. Mr. Vowler studied at the Emory Business School, Wharton School of Business, University of Michigan, and Harvard Business School.