DALLAS, TX, January 21, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Paciugo Gelato & Caffè, a family owned and operated franchisor specializing in handcrafted Italian Gelato, has announced aggressive expansion plans to add upwards of 100 new franchise locations in the coming year. The growth will focus on areas throughout the eastern seaboard, California and company core markets in Texas.
Keith Albright, recently appointed Senior Vice President of Franchising, is spearheading the aggressive development plan. Albright brings 25 years of franchise industry experience to the decade-old brand, having held several senior management positions with well-known companies including Gold's Gym, Blimpie International and Pearl Vision Centers.
"We are pleased to welcome Keith to the Paciugo family and are confident that his broad experience in franchising is a perfect match for the brand that will fuel our aggressive growth plans," said Ugo Ginatta, co-founder of Paciugo Gelato & Caffè. "Our unique business opportunity, coupled with Keith's franchise expertise, puts our expansion goals well within reach."
With 41 locations open in U.S. and Mexico, Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato & Caffè has been delighting consumers in an untapped niche in the quick casual segment since 2000.
"It is an exciting time to be a part of the Paciugo brand and I am honored to play a significant role in executing the company's growth strategy," said Albright. "It's no secret that consumers today have many frozen dessert choices. However, once they've tasted authentic Italian Gelato that was handcrafted in the store that morning by one of our franchisees, the choice becomes obvious and they keep coming back for more."
Reflecting its strong growth, the company recently increased its ranking on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 listing from No. 453 in 2008 to No. 332 in 2010. Additionally, Paciugo has been named by G.I. Jobs Magazine as a Military Friendly Franchise for 2010, which ranks Paciugo in the top 10% of all franchises nationwide committed to recruiting military franchisees.
Paciugo Gelato & Caffè handcrafts gelato flavors each morning in small batches using only the finest and freshest ingredients, such as hand-squeezed fruit juices and seasonal fruit from local farmers, ultra-premium chocolate from Belgium, and hazelnuts, pistachios and candied Amarene cherries from Italy. In addition to its award winning gelato, the menu features all-natural, Fair Trade, 100% Arabica coffees, premium hot chocolate and a variety of hot and cold specialty drinks that combine gelato with coffee and other beverages.
For more information about franchise opportunities, contact Keith Albright, Senior Vice President - Franchising, at keith@paciugo.com or (214) 654-9501 ext. 113.
About Paciugo Gelato & Caffè
Paciugo Gelato & Caffè was founded in 2000 when Ugo, Cristiana and Vincenzo Ginatta, inspired by their passion to bring authentic Italian gelato to customers outside of Europe, moved to Dallas, Texas and opened their first gelateria. Since then, the company has grown to 41 franchised locations across the United States and Mexico. Each Paciugo Gelato & Caffè offers over 30 flavors of gelato that are handcrafted with love every morning at each neighborhood location. Cristiana has developed more than 300 recipes, including flavors ranging from Mediterranean Sea Salt Caramel, Blackberry Cabernet, Tiramisù, and Fondente Extra Dark Chocolate to more unusual flavors like Banana Beet and Black Pepper Olive Oil. The menu also includes all-natural, Fair Trade, 100% Arabica coffee and espresso-based drinks, as well as gelato-based specialty desserts. For more information, visit http://www.paciugo.com.
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