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Business Partners
2010-2011 Membership Levels
Diamond Level
Gold Level
ARAMARK Higher Education
Chartwells Higher Education Dining
Services
IKON Office Solutions*
American Campus Communities, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Coca-Cola North America
Mac-Gray Services, Inc.
Ricoh
Texas Book Company
Thompson Hospitality*
US Foodservice
Platinum Level
Sodexo Education
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers
Silver Level
Agilysys*
ASI Campus Laundry Solutions
Bergmann Associates
Blackboard, Inc.
Brailsford & Dunlavey*
Bridgford Foods Corporation*
Caldwell & Gregory
CardSmith
CORT*
CSI Insurance Agency, Inc.*
Denny's
Dunkin’ Brands*
Eastman Kodak
Einstein Bros. Bagels*
First Transit
Follett Higher Education Group
Food Service Renovations, Inc.
Freshens
GDE Renovations
Groome Transportation*
Heartland Payment Systems
Holden Architects
IST Management Services*
Jamba Juice*
McAlister’s Deli
MSSmedia
NexCen Brands*
NextBus*
Old Fashion Foods, Inc.
Papa John’s International, Inc.*
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
The Rochelle Group*
Sauder Education
Seating Concepts, Inc.
Solstice Transportation Group, Inc.
Starbucks Coffee Company
Timothy Haahs & Associates
Validis Resources
Verve Living Systems*
WTW Architects
YUM! Brands
* Denotes new Business Partner
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ARAMARK Higher Education
Diamond Level
ARAMARK Higher Education provides a wide range of food, facility and other support
services to more than 500 colleges and universities in the U.S. ARAMARK offers higher
education institutions a single source for the development of dining and facility management solutions. Dining Services: master planning; culinary development and venue design;
catering; and residential, quick-serve, and express dining concepts. Facility Services: facilities
maintenance; custodial; grounds; energy management; capital project management; and
building commissioning. ARAMARK Higher Education combines a goal-oriented focus
with innovation and expertise, to deliver superior, measurable results in the areas that matter most to our clients and customers. We help campuses thrive.
Visit www.aramarkhighered.com for more information.
ARAMARK has earned the No. 1 ranking in the Diversified Outsourcing category of
FORTUNE's "America's Most Admired Companies" list for 2009 and 2010.
ARAMARK Higher Education
Jay Faircloth
1100 Crescent Green, Suite 208
Cary, NC 27518
Phone: 919-851-5100
Fax: 919-854-1329
faircloth-jay@aramark.com
www.aramark.com
ARAMARK Higher Education
Ed Boswell
Sr. Director for Business Development
South and Southwest Dining Services 160
1199 S. Beltline Road, Ste.
Coppell, TX 75019
Cell: 214-492-9175
Phone: 972-462-6033
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Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Diamond Level
The Chartwells Promise:
Nourishing students is not only our business; it is our commitment to the communities in
which we serve. Chartwells is a diverse family of dedicated food and nutrition specialists
serving the academic community. We deliver customized solutions that benefit our partners
through innovative programs.
Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
Amy Russo
3 International Drive
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Phone: 914-935-5384
Fax: 980-235-6408
Amy.Russo@compass-usa.com
www.EatLearnLive.com
IKON Office Solutions
Diamond Level
IKON Office Solutions, Inc., a Ricoh company, is a leading provider of innovative document management systems and services, enabling customers to improve document workflow and increase efficiency. IKON integrates copiers, printers and MFP technologies, and
document management software and systems, to deliver tailored, high-value solutions,
implemented and supported by its team of service professionals. IKON leverages the manufacturing and engineering expertise of Ricoh, a $22 billion global technology innovator,
with the experience and reach of its locally based sales and services teams, to provide endto-end solutions and one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of document management
services, including on-site and off-site managed services, technical service and support, and
customized workflow design and implementation.
IKON enables companies in every market space to:
- Recognize and reduce document-related costs
- Improve communication with clients and suppliers
- Streamline information access and sharing
- Automate time-consuming manual tasks
IKON Office Solutions
Hinton Davis
Facility Management Specialist
5550 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 150
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: 770-326-1645
IHDavis@ikon.com
www.ikon.com
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Sodexo Education
Platinum Level
Providing innovative solutions that support your institutional mission and student aspirations; dining services, catering, vending, maintenance, engineering, landscaping, custodial
and project management.
Sodexo -Creating Exceptional Student Experiences
Sodexo Education
Joe Lawrence
283 Cranes Roost Blvd., Suite 260
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-339-3230
Fax: 407-339-1871
Joe.Lawrence@sodexo.com
www.sodexo.com
Barnes and Noble College Booksellers
Platinum Level
Founded in 1873, Barnes & Noble is part of the nation's largest bookselling enterprise.
Over the years, the company has established a reputation for operating the finest, most
service-oriented campus and community bookstores in the nation. Barnes & Noble operates more than 650 bookstores for Colleges and Universities of all sizes from coast to
coast, including many of the nation's top academic institutions. All bookstores are customized to meet the specific needs of their community and feature superior retail standards, highly professional management, quality merchandise, state of the art technology,
and innovative store design that is environmentally focused for the future.
Barnes and Noble College Booksellers
Ben Dixon
120 Mountainview Blvd.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: 917-763-5516
bdixon@bncollege.com
www.bncollege.com
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American Campus Communities, Inc.
Gold Level
American Campus Communities, Inc. is one of the largest developers, owners and managers of high-quality student housing communities in the United States. The company is a
publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) with expertise in the design, finance,
development, construction management, leasing and management of student housing properties. American Campus owns and manages a portfolio of 86 student housing communities containing approximately 52,800 beds. Including its owned properties, the company
provides management and leasing services at 139 properties with approximately 88,700
beds. American Campus has also been awarded the development of 64 communities with
more than 46,900 beds.
American Campus Communities, Inc.
Teri Bump
VP University Relations/ Student Development
AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES
T: 512.826.8235 | F: 512.732.2450
805 Las Cimas Pkwy. Suite 400
Austin, TX 78746
tbump@studenthousing.com
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Gold Level
Chick-Fil-A, the nation's second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain with more
than 1439 restaurants in 38 states and Washington, D.C., boasts a menu based on chicken
products, natural ingredients and fresh side dishes. This menu includes the Chick-fil-A
Chicken Sandwich, Nuggets, Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich and more.
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Sean Warren
5200 Buffington Road
Atlanta, GA 30349
Phone: 843-449-8880
Phone: 404-305-7595
Fax: 404-765-8140
sean.warren@chick-fil-a.com
www.chick-fil-a.com
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Coca-Cola North America
Gold Level
Coca-Cola is the world's largest beverage supplier doing business in more than 200 countries and is proud to support NACAS and NACAS South. From replenishment to refreshment, Coca-Cola can help you meet your customers' needs.
Coca-Cola North America
Marvin Vines
Coca-Cola North America
One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 404-676-5884
Fax: 404-598-5884
mvines@na.ko.com
www.coca-cola.com
Mac-Gray Services, Inc.
Gold Level
We are helping campuses nationwide and throughout the southern region to save thousands
of gallons of water by installing the industry's most energy efficient and dependable Maytag
Energy Star rated coin or card operated laundry equipment. We also offer complete laundry
room design and renovation packages creating Laundry Rooms with Style. Mac-Gray's
exclusive LaundryViewTM online system allows students to check the availability of washers
and dryers in their laundry room. In addition to our award winning laundry service program, we are providing innovative products such as MicroFridge® Energy Star rated refrigerator/freezer/microwave oven combination appliances and our new IntellivaultTM electronic room safe. Mac-Gray can help your school provide greater value-added goods and
services creating a just like home environment for your students living on campus. With
Mac-Gray...life just got easier!
MacGray Services, Inc.
Wayne Smith
2233-J Interstate North Drive
Charlotte, NC 28206
Phone: 888-912-5005 ext. 20
Fax: 704-596-0771
wsmith@macgray.com
www.macgray.com
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Ricoh
Gold Level
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation focuses
on and responds to the rapidly changing dynamics in the business of print production.
PPBG's dedicated sales and solutions engineers work with customers in data center, inplant, and independent commercial graphic arts environments to define, build, implement
and support solutions that meet the demands of their specific applications while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Leveraging the direct manufacturing capabilities
of its $17 billion parent company and best-in-class partner relationships, PPBG delivers
customer-driven solutions that co-exist in any operating environment to help customers
meet and exceed print production business goals.
Ricoh
Mike Loyd
Program Marketing Manager, Public Sector
Production Printing Business Group
Ste A-12, #333
14241 Coursey Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Phone: 225-576-2483
michaelloyd@ricoh-usa.com
Texas Book Company
Gold Level
Established 1975, Texas Book Company is recognized for its unsurpassed customer focused
campus bookstore management. The Company operates bookstores in Texas, Louisiana,
Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. TBC, the largest textbook wholesaler in the
Southwest, provides textbook services to colleges across the U.S.
Texas Book Company
Stacy Dyer
8501 Technology Cr.
Greenville,TX 75402
Phone: 800-527-1016 ext. 388
Fax: 903-454-6691
Sdyer@texasbook.com
www.texasbook.com
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Thompson Hospitality
Gold Level
Thompson Hospitality, formed in 1992, is the largest minority-owned food service company and one of the largest minority-owned businesses in the United States. Founded in 1992
by Warren M. Thompson, and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, we currently employ
more than 2,500 food service professionals and provide meals at businesses and institutions
in 40 states and four foreign countries. The restaurant and retail division operates five different concepts with 23 unique locations in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
area, serving more than 1.9 million guests each year.
The Thompson/Compass Partnership:
Thompson Hospitality, the largest minority-owned food service company in the United
States, formed a strategic alliance with the Compass Group, the world's largest food service
company, in 1997. This partnership continues to provide synergy and value to clients of
this partnership.
By choosing the Thompson/Compass partnership as your food service provider, your business will be assured of working with an organization with a solid track record, successful
operating history, and the ability to handle all of your food service needs.
Thompson Hospitality
Mia Buck
Resident District Manager
Thompson Hospitality
Savannah State University
3219 College Street
Savannah, Georgia 31404
912-356-2400 office
912-353-3055 fax
mbuck@thompsonhospitality.com
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U.S. Foodservice
Gold Level
"YOUR PARTNER BEYOND THE PLATE® DEFINES US. IT'S WHAT WE ARE.
AND WHAT WE DO. EVERY DAY.
To exist in today's world, showing up to the party isn't enough... you have to bring your “A”
game. You have to have unquestionable products and service. You have to fuse strong and
enduring connections with business partners and the communities in which they live. You
HAVE to live Beyond.
This is U.S. Foodservice's® belief. We are dedicated to being the most trusted, respected,
knowledgeable and service-oriented partner one can choose.
At U.S. Foodservice Charlotte, we offer a portfolio of products and purchasing solutions
for Campus Dining, Facilities and Support Services. Meeting the unique needs of your students is our specialty including organic, vegan and gluten free items, sourcing local produce
and offering a full line of biodegradable and compostable disposable products. We'll make
sure your operations are efficient, cost-effective and current with the latest food trends. For
more information, please call us at 800.438.9384 or visit us at
www.charlotte.usfoodservice.com.
U.S. Foodservice
Tom Ackerman
Director, Education Sales
U.S. Foodservice
7801 Statesville Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: 704-597-6852
Fax: 704-597-4407
Thomas.Ackerman@usfood.com
www.charlotte.usfoodservice.com
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Agilysys
Silver Level
Agilysys is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions to corporate and public-sector customers, with special expertise in select markets, including retail and hospitality. The company uses technology - including hardware, software and services- to help customers resolve
their most complicated IT needs. The company possesses expertise in enterprise architecture and high availability, infrastructure optimization, storage and resource management,
identity management and business continuity; and provides industry-specific software, services and expertise to the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys
operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales and support offices in
the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Agilysys
Lori Pierce
Major Account Executive
28925 Fountain Parkway
Solon, OH 44139
Phone: 703-754-2858
lori.pierce@agilysys
www.agilysys.com/hospitality
ASI Campus Laundry Solutions
Silver Level
ASI Campus Laundry Solutions is the ONLY laundry provider solely focused on serving
colleges and universities across the nation. Our standing reputation for teamwork is well
known and now, with the additional resources of Coinmach, ASI guarantees dedicated local
service. The combined resources include a team of approximately 2,500 skilled employees
located across the nation, strong financial backing, and the highest in technological leadership. ASI's programs consist of PROactive service, state-of-the art high efficiency equipment, and exciting student marketing programs. We provide the most efficient and “green”
laundry rooms to meet and surpass your partner schools' sustainability demands.
ASI Campus Laundry Solutions, div of Coinmach Corp.
1755 Spaulding Rd.
PO Box 1105(45401)
Dayton, OH 45432
Phone: 937-253-3171
Fax: 937-253-0690
Website: www.asicampuslaundry.com
Kathy Marshall
kmarshall@asicampuslaundry.com
OR
Terry Heiland
theiland@asicampuslaundry.com
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Bergmann Associates
Silver Level
When you hire Bergmann Associates, you're hiring our people. As a result, you'll get our
passion, our expertise and our outstanding service on each and every project. Bergmann
Associates represents three decades of culture built upon the work of our dedicated, client
focused experts. Your Bergmann team will deliver what we promise, on-time and within
budget. You'll be interacting with design professionals who pride themselves on the highest
level of integrity, dependability, ethics and quality of work. We're also exceptionally innovative and responsive. Think of Bergmann as an extension of your organization and your
trusted advisor.
Bergmann Associates is a full service, multi-disciplinary design firm employing some of the
most talented practitioners in the business. Our Buildings Group will deliver the right-sized
project, consistent with your expectations, while integrating sustainable design practices into
each project. We will be your partner from the initial planning and needs assessment,
through design and construction, to facilities and asset management. We minimize the
unknowns through diligence, critical inquiry and consistent communication. Utilizing
Building Information Modeling (BIM), Bergmann Associates designs buildings that are catalysts for economic development and enduring symbols of community pride. You can
count on our team to listen and respond to your needs and points of view. We help clients
realize their long range goals and missions. Our team of architects and interior designers
has developed a rich portfolio of work featuring everything from custom dining facilities, to
academic buildings to residence halls.
Please contact one of our passionate people today:
Stephen J. Staveski, AIA, LEED
DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DESIGN
Bergmann Associates
architects // engineers // planners
Richard Napoli
28 East Main Street // 200 First Federal Plaza
Rochester, New York 14616-1909
Phone: 585.232.5135 x486
rnapoli@bergmannpc.com
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Blackboard, Inc.
Silver Level
Blackboard is a leading provider of enterprise campus card solutions to educational institutions. Blackboard's Commerce Suite enables campuses to utilize their card on campus, off
campus, and online. We have a wide offering for ?financial transactions, and a complete
campus security suite including access control, mass notification?cation, and video surveillance. If you would like to learn more about the Blackboard's Commerce Suite please visit
our web site www.blackboard.com.
Blackboard, Inc.
Paige Didier
Blackboard, Inc.
22601 N. 19th Ave.
Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone 850-219-1874
pdidier@blackboard.com
Brailsford & Dunlavey
Silver Level
Brailsford & Dunlavey is a facility planning and program management firm dedicated to
serving educational institutions. Our approach to facility planning integrates market
research, financial analysis, architectural programming, site evaluation, and economic impact
assessment into a single comprehensive process in which users and client decision-makers
are involved at every step. Our program management services emphasize the facilitation of
our clients' decision-making processes and the relentless execution of their vision. Whether
selecting and managing architects and builders, or maintaining control over the three critical
variables of quality, cost, and schedule, our role is to ensure that our clients' performance
criteria are met in every aspect.
Brailsford & Dunlavey
Bart A. Hall - Senior Project Manager
Brailsford & Dunlavey
1140 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036-4014
202-266-3414 - Direct
202-289-4455
202-540-2414 Fax
bhall@facilityplanners.com
www.facilityplanners.com
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Bridgford Foods Corporation
Silver Level
Bridgford Foods is a national frozen bakery company that specializes in producing the highest quality frozen bread dough products, pre-baked buttermilk biscuits, frozen
vending/ c-store sandwiches and other specialty bread products.
Bridgford Foods Corporation
Ed Esinhart
National Sales Manager
Bridgford Foods Corporation
8510 Fox Tail Lane
Huntersville, NC 28078
Cell: 704-907-2058
Email: edesinhart@bridgford.com
Website: www.bridgford.com
Caldwell & Gregory
Silver Level
Caldwell & Gregory (an authorized DOE Energy Star partner) is a student-focused laundry
service provider, representing both Maytag and Speed Queen energy-efficient commercial
laundry equipment. We provide our campus partners the finest quality energy saving washers and dryers, fun and educational promotional opportunities, beautiful laundry rooms and
state of the art technology including debit card systems and online monitoring.
Caldwell and Gregory, Inc.
Kristan Gregory
Mike Hatchell
129 Broad Street Road, Suite A
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
Phone: 800-927-9274
kristang@caldwellandgregory.com
www.caldwellandgregory.com
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CardSmith
Silver Level
CardSmith is a campus card solutions company serving educational institutions, students,
parents and campus service providers nationwide. Our mission is to make it simple and
inexpensive for every campus to have a state-of-the-art campus card program without proprietary software, local systems or dedicated staff. We provide the market's only turn-key
card program management solution, delivering superior capability, service and performance
for less than half the cost of legacy campus card systems and management methods.
CardSmith
Brian Farley
VP-Business Development
70 Rust Street South
Hamilton, MA 01982
Phone: 978.994.0036
bfarley@cardsmith.com
www.card-smith.com
CORT
Silver Level
CORT, which was founded in 1971 with the merger of four small regional furniture rental
companies, is today the nation's largest provider of rental furniture, accessories and related
services in the industry. We provide high-quality furniture to both individuals and corporations who desire flexibility in their furnishing needs. CORT is proud to have been recognized as a reliable first responder to disasters like 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and more
recently, we were chosen for the second time by the US Census Bureau to set up field
offices for the 2010 Census. These types of events require complicated logistics and
demand quick and flexible solutions.
CORT
A Berkshire Hathaway Company
Mark Koepsell
11250 Waples Mill Road, Suite 500
Fairfax, VA 22030
T 703-322-8627 F 703-579-4308
Toll Free: 800-565-2678 x24
deborah.alt@cort.com
www.cort.com
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CSI Insurance Agency, Inc.
Silver Level
CSI Insurance Agency, Inc. has been a leader in both commercial and personal property
protection. Working hand in hand with the best underwriters in the industry, we have developed highly specialized insurance programs designed to meet the unique needs of: students,
student photographers, inflatable amusement companies, equipment rental businesses and
other niche markets that require industry-specific solutions. Our Never FearSM policies
deliver extensive coverage from the major risks our clients face, while offering both very
low deductibles and the most affordable annual premiums.
CSI Insurance Agency, Inc.
John P. Carr, President
CSI Insurance Agency, Inc.
316 Maxwell Rd., Suite #100
Alpharetta, GA 30009
T. 888-411-4911
F. 678-832-4910
jcarr@csiprotection.com
www.collegestudentinsurance.com
Denny’s
Silver Level
Denny's Fresh Express is the fast casual concept from Denny's that is designed spicifically
for such high traffic venues as airports and transportation centers. We have drawn inspiration from years of delighting America's taste buds, and merged those with today's trends
for flavor profiles, freshness and portability. For instance, the Grand Slamwich® brings the
heritage of our best selling breakfast to a delicious grilled panini sandwich that is ready to
roll. Today's flavors, innovative store design features and time-tested favorites provide a
recipe for the traveling customer satisfaction.
Denny's
Greg Powell, VP Concept Innovation
203 East Main Street,
Spartanburg, SC 29319
Phone: (864) 597-7112
gpowell@dennys.com
www.dennys.com
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Dunkin’ Brands
Silver Level
At Dunkin' Brands, Inc., we like to say that our "soul" purpose is to lead and build great
brands. For more than 50 years, we've been doing just that by leading the "Quick Quality"
segment of the food and beverage industry. Dunkin' Brands goes beyond what people
expect from a traditional quick service experience to deliver best-in-class menu items to eat,
drink, and enjoy. With more than 14,800 points of distribution in 44 countries, and approximately 120 years of combined history, Dunkin' Brands is home to two of the world's most
recognized and loved brands:Dunkin' Donuts - the largest coffee and baked goods restaurant in the world, with loyal customers in 31 countries. Baskin-Robbins - the largest and
one of the most loved chains of ice cream specialty stores in the world.
Dunkin’ Brands
Jan Lileck
National Accounts Sales Executive
Dunkin' Brands
130 Royall Street, 3 East A
Canton, MA 02021
Cell 717-433-3011
Janice.Lileck@dunkinbrands.com
www.dunkinbrands.com
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Eastman Kodak
Silver Level
Kodak's Graphic Communications Group is a unit of Eastman Kodak Company, the
world's foremost imaging innovator. The Graphic Communications Group provides
Universities with one of the broadest portfolios of technologies, products, and services in
the graphic communications and document capture industries. Solutions from Kodak offer
exceptional quality, streamlined production, and scaleability to grow with our customers'
businesses, and only Kodak provides digital and conventional solutions within a unified
workflow. We are a worldwide team that performs with excellence, works with customers to
help them succeed, and brings innovative solutions to market. For more information, visit
www.graphics.kodak.com.
Eastman Kodak
Debra P. Benson
Graphic Communications Group
Eastman Kodak Company
2172 Highway 26
Alabaster, AL 35007
debra.payne@kodak.com
Cell: 205-335-7309
www.kodak.com
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Silver Level
Einstein Bros. Bagels is known for its award-winning bagels and shmear varieties, made-toorder breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches, gourmet, to-go coffee and specialty coffee
drinks, hearty soups, fresh innovative salads, baked goods and decadent desserts. Einstein
Bros. has secured its distinctive place among competitors in the rapidly expanding fast casual restaurant category with innovative menu offerings. Moreover, the brand's trendy restaurant decor and contemporary atmosphere is designed to attract a loyal guest base that can
feel at home while dining.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
555 Zang Street
Suite 300
Lakewood, CO 80228
www.einsteinbros.com
Tina Toole
Sr. Director, Business Development
502.235.4615
ttoole@einsteinnoah.com
OR
Matt Sullivan
Sr. Director, Business Development
760.275.8178
msullivan@einsteinnoah.com
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First Transit
Silver Level
First Transit has more than 50 years of experience in fixed-route, paratransit, and shuttle
services at the national and local level including brokerage call centers, on-demand
response, inmate transportation, taxi service for airports, shuttles for universities, and much
more. We have expertise in the area of human resources and safety. Our expertise also covers the areas of all major dispatch, reservations and scheduling software programs. Our customer systems are connected by an interactive bulletin board that facilitates sharing best
practices information which generates quick responses to requests and comments, creating
First Transit's Powerful Network.
First Transit is a leading provider of student transportation services as we manage many
student shuttles at University campuses nationwide. We welcome you to view additional
details about our company and the services we offer at www.firsttransit.com.
First Transit
Scott Conroy
scott.conroy@ft.firstgroupamerica.com
Director of Operations
First Transit Inc.
P.O. Box 379
Allamuchy, NJ 07820
Follett Higher Education Group
Silver Level
Follett operates more than 830 unique, challenging bookstores from coast to coast, in 48
states and Canada, to be exact. And for each new store-from large universities to small private colleges-we know how to manage a thriving bookstore. So while we focus on outstanding service and making your store more profitable, you can focus on education. It's that
simple.
Follett Higher Education Group
Jerry Sullivan
1818 Swift Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 800-323-4506
Fax: 630-279-9235
gsullivan@fheg.follett.com
www.fheg.follett.com
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Food Service Renovations, Inc.
Silver Level
Food Service Renovations, Inc. specializes in higher education cafeterias, retail food service
design, build and installation and remodel projects. Our "Turn Key" single source approach
includes initial design, architect and engineered drawings, equipment supply, equipment
installation, millwork supply and installation. We also work with most retail brands which
allows for quick project turn around. General Contracting licensing in most states.
Food Service Renovations
David Fisher
Senior Vice President
Food Service Renovations, Inc.
6820 Kelly Avenue, Morrow, GA 30260
dfisher@bigadist.com
Phone: 404-366-6510
Fax: 404-366-6856
Toll Free: 1-800-222-0298
www.FoodServiceRenovations.com
Freshens
Silver Level
Freshens, an industry leader, truly delivers “fuel for the body & mind.” Committed to providing customers with purposeful nutrition, Freshens offers a wide array of frozen yogurt,
smoothies, and snacks to both satisfy taste and supply nutrition.
The smoothie menu is enriched with antioxidants, fresh fruits, invigorating vitamins and
minerals, healthy Omegas and high-energy recipes. Customers can fortify their immune systems with active Bifidus Probiotics which are infused into Freshens famous THRIVE
Frozen Yogurt. The on-the-go crowd can choose from a wide variety of nourishing, greattasting grab and go snacks headlined by the new Active Nutrition energy bars, snacks, probiotic and fruit parfaits, and Freshens new "Smoothies 2GO"!
Freshens
1750 The Exchange
Atlanta, GA 30339
Steve Kibler
Vice President of Business Development
Phone: 678-627-5400
Fax: 678-627-5454
jstdenis@freshens.com
www.freshens.com
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GDE Renovations
Silver Level
GDE Renovation, Inc. is a 20-year, full service company specializing in complete exterior
renovations of apartment communities and student housing facilities. We have the ability to
service all of your peripheral needs such as painting, carpentry, stucco, roofing and gutter
installation to name a few and are licensed in more than 30 states throughout the country.
For additional information, visit our website at www.gderenovations.com!
GDE Renovations
Walton Stephens III
Proj Mngr
GDE Renovations Inc.
3300 Buckeye Rd, Ste. 777
Atlanta, GA 30341
Phone: 770-458-7676 Fax: 770-458-8227
sstephens@gderenovations.com
www.gderenovations.com
Groome Transportation
Silver Level
A family owned and operated business since the late 1930's; Groome Transportation is
committed to providing our customers with safe, comfortable transportation in clean, well
maintained vehicles. Whether transporting customers to and from the busiest airport in the
world, or students and faculty around campus, we provide the highest level of service.
Now in four states and transporting thousands of people every year, Groome
Transportation is fully equipped to meet your transportation needs.
Groome Transporation
Vince Groome
President and CEO
5500 Lewis Road
Sandston, VA 23150
804-222-7226
vgroome@groometrans.com
www.groometransportation.com
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Heartland Payment Systems
Silver Level
Few things are more central to your success than your payments transactions. That's why
Heartland Payment Systems® provides debit / prepaid / credit card processing, online payments, check processing, payroll services and more - efficiently, cost-effectively and with
your best interests at heart. We advocate for businesses like yours - helping you navigate
through the complexities of payments processing and managing the associated expenses.
We're here for you every step of the way.
Heartland Payment Systems
Robert C. Donnelly, Executive Director
Campus/Community Card Solutions
Heartland Payment Systems
Office: 508-660-1000
Fax:
508-660-1071
robert.donnelly@e-hps.com
www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com
Holden Architects
Silver Level
Holden Architects is a full-service professional design firm founded in 1981. The company's practice is diversified, with emphasis on the design of hospitality, institutional, educational and food service facilities. The firm is regional to the southeastern portion of the
United States and holds licenses in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Oklahoma, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi. The firm's capabilities extend
through all aspects of the architectural design field. By keeping pace with the latest trends,
technology and products, Holden Architects is able to respond to the needs of today's
clients. Handsome, functional architecture, energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, and comfortable, productive interiors are results that Holden Architects’ clients
expect and receive from the firm's corporate/commercial design specialists. In the past 10
years, these designers have been responsible for more than 5 million square feet of office,
retail, research, laboratory, academic, collegiate resident dining and collegiate athletic space.
In the past four years, the firm has provided architectural or consulting services for 11 universities in the southeastern and southwestern US. Holden Architects design process
emphasizes commitment, communication, and coordination, and begins with the commitment to provide each client with high-quality, responsive service.
Holden Architects
Kirk Edwards
631 Main St. Suite 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: 225-389-0077
Fax: 225-389-0800
kirk@holdarch.com
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IST Management Services, Inc.
Silver Level
IST is a national facilities management company providing on-site mail and copy services as
well as electronic document management software solutions. Founded in 1997, the company has operations in more than 30 cities and is one of the fastest-growing facilities management companies in the U.S. Its web-based, proprietary software, IST Suite, provides
ground-breaking advances in managing on-site facilities. The company is also a two-time
recipient of the Human Resources Professional Excellence Award granted by the Society
for Human Resource Management.
IST Management Services, Inc.
Chad Waltrip
IST Management Services, Inc.
934 Glenwood Ave
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30316
Phone: 800-636-8015
Fax: 404-582-8860
cwaltrip@istmanagement.com
Jamba Juice
Silver Level
Jamba's mission is to be the leading healthy lifestyle brand, offering students and faculty
great-tasting and better-for-you smoothies, juices, oatmeal, flatbreads,
salads/sandwiches/wraps, and hot beverages.
With more than 750 locations, of which 35 (and soon to be 55) are open on college campuses, we are seeking colleges that are as passionate about the Jamba brand as we are. Our
store designs are flexible enough and affordable for any size campus setting and location.
Development time is short and we can have you open in time for the start of the Fall 2010
semester!
Jamba Juice
Mike Marcinizyn
Manager, Nontraditional Development
Jamba Juice
22 Hearthstone Drive
Pittsburg, PA 15235
412-731-5331
Fax: 412-731-5545
mmarcinizyn@jambajuice.com
www.jambajuice.com
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McAlister’s Deli
Silver Level
People today crave fresh tastes, quick service and a welcoming friendly atmosphere where
they can relax for hours or eat and run. And that's precisely what McAlister's Deli® delivers,
with a special touch that's uniquely our own. You'll see it in our menu, in our service and in
our faces. And it will change the way you do deli.
As soon as you enter, you'll be greeted by our massive menu filled with sandwiches, spuds,
salads, soups and sweets. The only thing missing is food that's fried or greasy - everything
at McAlister's is made exactly the way you like it. Just don't forget to add a tall glass of
McAlister's Famous Sweet Tea™ to your order. You can start sipping on that while you relax
in our cozy dining area. And there's no need to get up when your order is ready, our servers
will bring it straight to your table, as well as any other little extras you may need. It's all part
of the McAlister's touch.
McAlister’s Deli
Bill McClintock
Senior Vice President, Real Estate
731 South Pear Orchard Road
Suite 51
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-519-8985
bmc@mcalistersdeli.com
www.mcalistersdeli.com
MSSmedia
Silver Level
MSSmedia is building lasting partnerships with universities across the country, delivering
exceptional, functional, and customizable outdoor products free of charge and providing
each college with an additional source of revenue. From transit shelters and bike shelters to
wall displays and information kiosks, MSSmedia is leading the way in providing the best
solutions to suit your campus needs. MSSmedia provides your university with an opportunity to enhance campus facilities with its unique, progressive, and functional offerings.
Originally founded in Puerto Rico, the full service out-of-home advertising company
expanded to mainland USA in 2006. With offices in the United States, MSSmedia continues
to develop the North American university market.
MSSmedia
Barbara Gretsch
1200 Brickell Ave. Ste. 1220
Miami, FL 33131
Phone: 305.358.8868 ext. 30
Fax: 866.853.3908
b.gretsch@mssmedia.com
www.mssmedia.com
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NexCen Brands
Silver Level
NexCen owns and manages seven brands covering Quick Service Restaurants ("QSR") and
Retail Footwear and Accessories, generating revenue through the franchising of those
brands worldwide. NexCen's franchised brands include five QSR brands: Great American
Cookies®, Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Treatery®, Marble Slab Creamery®, Pretzelmaker®
and Pretzel Time and two franchised Retail concepts: TAF® (The Athlete's Foot®) and
Shoebox New York®. NexCen currently has approximately 1,700 franchised stores across its
brands, located in more than 35 countries worldwide. The Company's strategy is to create
value for its stakeholders (including shareholders and franchisees) through the franchising
and marketing of its brands. NexCen, through its advertising, marketing and public relations teams, markets its brands to drive greater consumer awareness and brand equity and
to grow its presence worldwide through its network of franchised retail outlets.
NexCen also recognizes that, as a royalty-based business, its success depends upon the success of its franchisees and through its franchisee support network, advanced informationtechnology systems, real estate and store opening support teams, continually seeks to provide a turn-key solution and create value for its business partners.
NexCen Brands
Tony Valles, Vice President of Non-Traditional Development
1346 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 170
Norcross, GA 30093
Phone: 770.514.4500 | 800.524.6444
Fax: 770.514.4903
tvalles@nexcenfm.com
NextBus
Silver Level
NextBus represents a breakthrough in the way that people utilize mass transit.
Our approach combines Global Positioning System (GPS) data with patented predictive
software to give every passenger, either on the Internet or at your stop, arrival times for the
next few vehicles. The NextBus system is covered by U.S. NextBus Patents 6,006,159 and
6,374,176. The system may also be covered by one or more of U.S. Patents 5,623,260;
6,411,891; 6,317,060; 6,415,207; 6,313,760 and 6,278,936. NextBus overcomes the single
greatest barrier to the use of mass transit - unnecessary waiting. Armed with the real-time
arrival information that only NextBus can provide you can choose to take another route,
run errands in local stores, grab a cup of coffee. In a world where time is often your most
valuable commodity, NextBus puts you back in control. NextBus - now you know.
NextBus
Thomas V. Noyes, Director of Business Development
NextBus, Inc.
Cell: (415) 350-8865
tnoyes@nextbus.com
www.nextbusnews.com
www.nextbus.com
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Old Fashion Foods, Inc.
Silver Level
Old Fashion Foods, Inc. offers full line vending service to the university and college
community.
Old Fashion Foods, Inc.
Jerry Seneker
Executive Vice President
5521 Collins Boulevard
Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 404-626-9064
Fax: 770-739-3254
jwseneker@aol.com
Papa John’s International, Inc.
Silver Level
At Papa John's many things guide us toward excellence, but nothing is as
important as our commitment to quality. We pride ourselves in providing a
menu that's prepared with only the finest ingredients. From fresh
vegetables to our never frozen, hand-tossed original dough and
superior-quality tomato sauce, we strive to exceed your expectations. We
even take special care to ensure all of our pizzas are made with zero trans
fat. Combine our total commitment to quality with our superior ingredients,
and the result is pure pizza excellence.
Papa John's is rapidly developing in university and college food courts and
convenience stores across the nation. We offer an attractive fee
structure, flexible and efficient restaurant design options customized fit
almost any space, and a menu of quality product offerings. For additional
information regarding franchise opportunities, please contact:
Papa John’s International, Inc.
Ammy Harrison
Director, Non-Traditional Development
Papa John's International, Inc.
2002 Papa John’s Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: 502.261.4076
Fax: 502-261-4324
Ammy_Harrison@PapaJohns.com
www.papajohns.com
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PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans
Silver Level
Founded in 1978 by Phyllis Jordan, PJ's Coffee of New Orleans now brings the savory taste
and experience of New Orleans coffee to the world. With more than 52 locations open,
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans continues to launch new locations so the rest of the country is
getting a taste of better beans, superior roasting techniques and pure passion for the art of
coffee making.
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans
Scott Ballard
President
109 New Camellia Blvd. Suite 200
Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (985) 792 -5776
Fax: (985) 792-5985
scottb@pjscoffee.com
www.pjscoffee.com
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The Rochelle Group
Silver Level
The Rochelle Group is Food Service Consultants for Colleges/Universities, Public &
Private Schools, Corporate Clients, Healthcare Clients. The Rochelle Group is an alliance of
experts focusing on specific disciplines, led by Hank Steinberg, who has a reputation for
professional quality service, cost effective solutions and problem solving.
"Cost Effective Solutions for Today and Tomorrow."
The Rochelle Group
Mary Zawirski, Vice President
The Rochelle Group
2547-8 Conquest Drive
Wilmington, NC 28412
843-364-8046
mlzaw@aol.com
www.rochellegroup.com
Sauder Education
Silver Level
Sauder Education, a brand of Sauder Manufacturing Co., is a leading U.S. producer of
durable, functional seating and table solutions, including renewable lounge seating for
college/university dining halls, cafes, student unions and snack areas.
Sauder Education
Leah Womack
Regional Territory Manager
2214 Peachtree Road NW, #B3
Atlanta, GA 30309
leah.womack@saudereducation.com
Phone: 404-350-1914
www.saudereducation.com
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Seating Concepts
Silver Level
Seating Concepts is your complete source for high performance dining room furniture that
can easily be customized to fit any food service operation. We feature upholstered, wood
and fiberglass booths, chairs, barstools, cluster seating, tabletops, trash receptacles, divider
walls, privacy panels or any other millwork.
Seating Concepts, Inc.
Bill Overton
President
125 Connell Ave.
Rockdale, IL 60436
Phone: 815-730-7980
Fax: 815-730-7969
boverton@seatingconcepts.com
ww.seating-concepts.com
Solstice Transportation Group, Inc.
Silver Level
Solstice Transportation Group provides mission critical technology, processes, and information to organizations who transport employees and passengers in commercial vehicle or bus
fleets. We meet our customers’ transit needs through our four divisions:
Transportation Consulting, Bus Passenger Operations, Performance, Technology Planning
and Solutions Implementation Fleet Tech Manager, Advanced GPS Fleet Tracking and
Vehicle Inspection Technology and Reporting TROPCS-IQ, Transit Operator and Parking
Customer Service IQ Training ARCS Passenger Intelligence -Custom Transit Technology
Applications, Advanced Rider Counting Systems and customized passenger tracking and
authentication technology.
Solstice Transportation Group is committed to be the pivotal transportation management
resource for our customers. Through the strength of partnerships with our customers, we
deliver the insight needed to manage fleet resources and the knowledge required to build
and manage passenger bus operations. Our customers include large institutions such as colleges and universities, municipalities, healthcare providers, and private companies with multiple locations or large investments in vehicle fleets.
Solstice Transportation Group, Inc.
Mitch Skyer, President
Senior Transit Consultant
6045 Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
Phone. 678-474-9355
Fax 866-633-9504
Email: Mitch@SolsticeTransportationGroup.com
Website: www.SolsticeTransportationGroup.com
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Starbucks Coffee Company
Silver Level
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the
company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our
unwavering commitment to coffeehouse excellence and Starbucks™ Shared Planet™, we
bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup.
Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ is the way we engage with our customers and communities to
do business responsibly and create a better future for our world. Starbucks™ Shared Planet™
is based on three commitments: sourcing our coffee ethically, acting as good stewards of
the environment, and being actively involved in our communities.
Starbucks continues to create opportunities to grow on college and university campuses
through licensing. Our licensing program offers a full Starbucks Experience for your campus community, supported with our recognized coffee authority, continuous innovation,
store design, noteworthy marketing and best-in-class training programs.
Starbucks Coffee Company
Jim Wasson
Business Development Manager
200 Fairway Drive
Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone: 803-554-4644
Fax: 877-349-3006
jwasson@starbucks.com
www.starbucks.com
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Timothy Haahs & Associates
Silver Level
Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplined engineering and architectural firm
that specializes in the planning, design, and restoration of parking and mixed-use structures.
Parking is a critical component for success in each of our projects. Many of our planning
and design efforts are not only focused on the design of a project or site, but on the revitalization of neighborhoods, creating people places, and even driving urban renewal. As the
trends toward mixed-use and master planning continue to evolve, Tim Haahs is committed
to serving our clients as a leader on the cutting edge of our industry. Our goal is to provide
spaces that bring people together as a community, creating places to live, work, and play in
a convenient and walkable area. We have considerable experience designing and master
planning mixed-use facilities and town centers, with a specific emphasis on parking planning
and design, which form the core of these developments. To date, Tim Haahs has worked
on more than 500 parking and mixed-use facility projects, and designed and provided consulting services for more than 400,000 spaces. The firm keeps abreast of the latest technologies in parking by actively participating in organizations such as Urban Land Institute,
American Planning Association, International Parking Institute, National Parking
Association, American Concrete Institute, and the Prestressed Concrete Institute.
Timothy Haahs & Associates
Mike Martindill, Vice President/Managing Principal
5500 Interstate North Parkway, Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-850-3065
mmartindill@TimHaahs.com
www.TimHaahs.com
Validis Resources
Silver Level
Validis Resources understands administrators are looking for a new course to take for college bookstore management. One that leads them beyond campus and beyond expectations
while staying ahead of the curve and not bending on principles. Validis is a management
company that embraces change through results-oriented ideas and takes reasonable risks to
generate innovative, measurable bookstore solutions that resonate with students, faculty and
alumni. We're future-focused and dedicated to keeping local college bookstores strong. It's a
customer-centric approach that's producing top financial results at leading campus bookstores nationwide.
Validis Resources
A division of Nebraska Book Company, Inc.
John Callahan
Vice President, Marketing and Sales
4700 S. 19th Street
Lincoln, NE 68512
Phone: 800-869-0366
Fax: 800-869-0399
jcallhan@nebook.com
www.validisresources.com
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Verve Living Systems
Silver Level
Verve Living Systems is a new brand within Masco Corporation, a leading manufacturer of
consumer products for the home improvement and new home construction markets. The
"Living Systems" part means a lot to us because "living" underlies everything we do.
The technology itself also has a living quality to it. It harvests its own energy as opposed to
depending on external resources for it. What’s more, our controllers are transceivers. That
means they can talk to one another – or at least share radio signals. Show us a group of
light switches that can pull off a trick as neat as that. And because we all share this great
big place called Earth, we're extremely sensitive to the environmental impact people can
have on it. We know that most of you are interested in ways to reduce your environmental
footprint. By drawing on innovative technology to deliver it, our solutions make for a more
livable planet.
Verve Living Systems
Gary Thompson
Regional Director
Commercial Sales
Verve Living Systems
140 Business Park Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Phone: 336-688-3966
gthompson@vervelivingsystems.com
www.vervelivingsytems.com
WTW Architects
Silver Level
WTW Architects provides programming, planning, and design services for clients nationwide. WTW strives to create spaces that meet the pragmatic demands of the user, while
improving the visual richness and experience of the built environment. This enables a
building to transcend its fundamental use and affect a symbolic and positive impact on the
community.
WTW Architects
Timber Court
127 Anderson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5801
Phone: 412-321-0550
www.wtwarchitects.com
Douglas L. Shuck, AIA
dshuck@wtwarch.com
John Danko, AIA
jdanko@wtwarch.com
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Yum Brands
Silver Level
Yum! Brands, Inc., the world's largest restaurant company, operates the following brands:
A&W, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and WingStreet. Each YUM! Brands concept is backed by
the strength and experience of the largest global restaurant corporation.
A&W® Express
For over eighty years, A&W has been a recognizable brand that evokes memories of sizzling hamburgers, plump, juicy hot dogs, crispy onion rings and our gold standard A&W
Root Beer®. A&W the original fast food chain with authentic ALL AMERICAN FOOD
bring a bit of history and a story of success to the new millennium.
KFC® Express
KFC continues to be the dominant brand in the Quick-Service Restaurant industry's chicken category with an expanding menu of new portable"on the go"freezer to fryer sandwich
program. Express guests are treated to KFC favorites, including Original Recipe, Tender
Roast and Double Crunch sandwiches, Strips, Twisters®, Mashed Potato Bowls, Potato
Wedges and selected side items.
Pizza Hut® Express
Pizza Hut Express offers a strong value proposition, with
a menu that offers customers the pizza they crave.
Personal Pan Pizza®, the signature product of Pizza Hut
Express is a favorite with a variety of tasty toppings,
along with bread-sticks and buffalo wings.
Taco Bell® Express
Taco Bell is all about providing convenient access to the
great tasting Taco Bell food consumers crave. Taco Bell
Express enables visionary foodservice operators to leverage the tremendous power, popularity and equity of the Taco Bell brand. This includes a
limited and full menu option, featuring classic crunchy tacos, grilled burritos and nachos.
WingStreet™
WingStreet is an exciting concept, coupled with Pizza Hut Express, which is growing at a
rapid pace. For customers who crave flavor and seek variety, WingStreet is the only choice
for top quality of wings sauced in all your favorite flavors for that perfect meal or snack
anytime, anywhere.
Yum! Brands Express
Hong Tran, Development Manager
14841 Dallas Parkway MD#3S305,
Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: 972-3387-7615 Fax: 972-338-7636
hong.tran@yum.com
www.yum.com
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