Gourmet Provisions Intl Corp (GMPR)

[skunksyard]

it's back at 29 and v. is 427.8. We should see some news soon if the planned stores materialize. That's my focus right now.

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Posted by: skunksyard
In reply to: None Date:7/15/2006 12:34:09 PM
Post #of 471

PR'd location estimated start dates:

PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation Receives Commitment for Five New Locations in North Carolina and Virginia

"Unique Pizza and Subs is expecting to have their first store, in this region, open by mid-to-late summer 2006."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060331/96507.html

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PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation Receives Commitment for Five New Locations in Milwaukee

"Unique Pizza and Subs is expecting to have their first store in this region open by mid-to-late summer 2006."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060403/96593.html

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PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --

Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation Receives Commitment by a Master Franchise to Enter the Boston, Massachusetts Market

Unique Pizza and Subs is expecting to have their first store, in this region, open by mid-to-late summer 2006.

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060404/96721.html

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PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs' Massachusetts Franchisee Moves Forward With Plan for Converting Additional Locations

"The new franchisees have initiated their plan to convert additional existing pizza stores within their designated territory. In addition to their own 5 locations, due to open within 24 months, the franchisees have added a Director of Conversions responsible for fulfilling their commitment of opening an additional 39 locations via conversions."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060411/97210.html

no date stated

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PITTSBURGH, April 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Enters Texas Market With Franchise Commitment in Austin

"new franchise, owned by Mark and Safia Ellison, will be located in the state capitol of Austin, TX, with the first store scheduled to open in July, 2006.

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060412/97276.html

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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs' Milwaukee Franchise Narrows Search for First Location

" Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (Other OTC:UPZS.PK - News), a Delaware Corporation, is in the process of finalizing the location of its first store in the Milwaukee market. The franchisee, union lawyer John Budzinski, has been working with a commercial real estate agent to develop a list of 10 potential locations for new stores. With the help of Unique Pizza and Subs' senior management, that list will be narrowed down to 5 target locations within the next week to ten days, with a commitment to move forward with opening approximately sixty days later. ``Our plan is to aggressively open as many locations as possible within a 100-mile radius of our first location. We got into this to be a major player in terms of locations. We have confidence in Unique Pizza and Subs' product to get us there,' stated Budzinski."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060420/97717.html

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PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs' Milwaukee Master Franchisee Projects Sales of $12,601,400 From New Stores

"Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (Other OTC:UPZS.PK - News) a Delaware Corporation, has announced plans by its Milwaukee franchisee to have 5 (five) new locations and 31 (thirty-one) converted locations open by the end of 2007. With the new stores and the conversion of independent pizza shops into Unique Pizza and Subs, UPZS is projecting sales throughout Wisconsin of $12,601,400 by the end of 2007. To lead this effort, Grace Budzinski has joined Unique Pizza and Subs-Wisconsin as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Ms. Budzinski will be responsible for executing Unique Pizza and Subs franchising sales objectives through out the state of Wisconsin. Her main objective will be to implement Unique Pizza and Subs' proven conversion strategy of converting existing independent pizza shops into a Unique Pizza and Subs franchise."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060518/99372.html

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PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs' Austin, Texas Market Projects Sales of $10,504,000 by End of 2007

"This will be accomplished through the franchisees' own commitment to open 6 (six) new stores in the growing Austin market, combined with an aggressive program to convert 18 existing independent pizza restaurants in the region over to Unique Pizza and Subs. Franchisees Sofia and Mark Ellison plan to have their first of 6 (six) stores open in July 2006."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060523/99590.html

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PITTSBURGH, Pa., May 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Moves Forward in Atlanta Market With Projected Sales of $12,534,000 by End of 2007

" Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (Other OTC:UPZS.PK - News), a Delaware Corporation, is ready to enter the Atlanta, Georgia market in a big way. Franchisee Christy Connor has site approvals done in the very attractive Buckhead and Midtown areas of Atlanta. Unique Pizza and Subs will open 8 (eight) new locations and an additional 20 (twenty) stores through conversion of existing independent pizza restaurants by the end of 2007. Total sales of $12,534,000 are projected for the region based on per-store sales estimates. Ms. Connor expects to have her first of eight locations (Buckhead, GA) open by August 2006."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060525/99727.html

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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Projects Sales of $11,129,000 in North Carolina/Virginia Market by End of 2007

"This will be accomplished through the initial franchisees' commitment to open 5 (five) new stores in the rapidly growing market, combined with an aggressive program to convert 21 (twenty-one) existing pizza restaurants in the region into Unique Pizza and Subs over the next 18 months. The initial franchise is owned by four local residents, Steve and Debbie Hamm and Rick and Rayanne Trader, who are eager to have their first of five locations open by August 2006."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060531/99942.html

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PITTSBURGH, June 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Looks to Expand Rapidly in Pittsburgh Market With Projected Sales of $13,285,300 by End of 2007

" Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (Other OTC:UPZS.PK - News), a Delaware Corporation, has begun to expand its presence in its home market of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Over the next 60 days, Unique Pizza and Subs will be opening three new locations in Monaca, Wexford and Robinson Township. Unique Pizza and Subs is in various stages of negotiations with numerous prospective franchisees throughout Western Pennsylvania. Unique Pizza and Subs is projecting the opening of 6 (six) new stores and 25 (twenty-five) independent stores converted to UPZSs by the end of 2007 with total sales of $13,285,300."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060601/100039.html

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PITTSBURGH, June 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Announces Expansion Into Three More New England States

"has recently received another commitment from its current Massachusetts master franchisee to develop 3 (three) more states in New England. Joe Pitterino and David W. Nyberg have been active in developing the Boston market for Unique Pizza and Subs, and they have now acquired the rights to begin opening stores in the states of: Connecticut, New Hampshire and Rhode Island as early as September, 2006. Franchisee Joseph Pitterino stated, ``We started out to with the intention of opening forty-plus locations across Massachusetts by the end of 2007, but because the demand to open stores is becoming so strong we felt it was prudent to expand our territory to Conn., N.H., and R.I. while these markets were still available. David and I have many established business associates in these states and feel that will make our expansion into these new markets even easier. We are working in conjunction with the corporate office to hire a staff that is qualified to allow for this major expansion throughout New England.' "

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060613/100632.html

no date stated

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PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs' Boston Franchisee Has First Location Underway With the Purchase of Harvard Yard Pizzeria

"Although we have several locations under consideration to open, this one has added meaning because it establishes our commitment to make Unique Pizza and Subs the most successful pizza franchise in this market,' he stated.

William Vowler, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Unique Pizza and Subs, stated, ``It only makes sense that such smart businessmen should open their first location at Harvard! Having such a strong foothold in such a high-traffic college community presents a tremendous opportunity for our franchisees and our corporate brand. This very exciting announcement is another important step toward making Unique Pizza and Subs a household name across the U.S.' The store will begin transitioning to Unique Pizza and Subs immediately with the intention of being fully in operation when students return to Harvard in August."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060627/101328.html

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PITTSBURGH, July 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE)

Unique Pizza and Subs Finalizing Agreements for Houston, Texas and Detroit, Michigan

"Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (Other OTC:UPZS.PK - News), a Delaware Corporation, is finalizing agreements with franchise groups in Houston, Texas and Detroit, Michigan. The potential ownership groups came to Pittsburgh recently to visit Unique Pizza and Subs' corporate headquarters and sample the product first-hand. Verbal commitments to open an initial five stores in each market have been accepted, and the final agreements are in the process of being finalized. Both groups intend to begin opening stores before the end of the year."

http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/060712/101991.html