Extreme Brandz Names Mark Cunningham Executive Vice President of International Operations and Business Development

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (September 23rd, 2009) - Extreme Brandz, the franchisor and operator of more than 265 restaurants in the United States and Canada under the brand names Extreme Pita, Mucho Burrito and Pureblendz, announces the appointment of Mark Cunningham as Executive Vice President of International Operations and Business Development.

Cunningham, who most recently held the same position with The Second Cup Coffee Co Inc, will oversee all facets of international development and expansion for all Extreme Brandz concepts, as well as be responsible for the company's day to day operations, reporting directly to President and CEO Alex Rechichi.

"We are pleased to welcome Mark Cunningham to the Extreme Brandz family and are confident that his passion for the business and his international experience will perfectly compliment our aggressive growth plans," said Rechichi. "Mark's appointment is at the forefront of a number of new additions to the Extreme Brandz team, all in an effort to achieve the goal of 500 units in operation over the next few years."

A seasoned QSR professional with more than 25 years of experience, Cunningham brings a wealth of international and domestic knowledge to Extreme Brandz. Most recently, he led international development initiatives for The Second Cup Coffee Co Inc, growing the company's presence to encompass 11 countries, including the concept's first café in Dubai. Cunningham began his career with McDonald's.

According to Cunningham, international markets offer attractive demographics for Extreme Brandz, with young, affluent, increasingly well-educated and aspirational consumers looking for new products and experiences. "Extreme Brandz is the perfect opportunity to work with a proven franchisor and enhance a franchise network that is poised for aggressive growth in many international markets," he added.

About Extreme Brandz

A privately held company based in Mississauga, Ontario, Extreme Brandz is the franchisor and operator of more than 265 restaurants in the United States and Canada under the brand names Extreme Pita, Mucho Burrito and Pureblendz. The company's primary objective is to set a new bar in quick, fresh and healthy dining, and maintain an "ahead of the curve" philosophy towards reshaping the landscape of the QSR marketplace.

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