The Food and Specialty Beverage Industries Continue to Stay Strong, Even During Tight Economic Times

PRLog (Press Release) – May 26, 2009 – With tighter budgets and more dual income families than ever before, the quick service food and specialty beverage industries continue to grow and profit. Perhaps it’s due in part to the many parents that simply don’t have time to cook a meal every night, or the fact that when people want to splurge, they’re choosing smaller items that give instant gratification, such as delicious specialty beverages. Simply stated, the reasons are abundant for prospective business owners to purchase a franchise in the food and beverage industries.
There are some standouts in this exciting and high-demand category. Shane’s Rib Shack (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/Shanes_Rib_S ...), for example, is inventing the fast-casual BBQ segment of the food industry by offering a family-style environment with a mouthwatering generations-old BBQ sauce recipe. Shane’s feeds consumers the freshest ribs, pork, and chicken in the industry. Shane's proves that BBQ isn't just a country thing – the brand is reaching across mainstream America with great success and popularity.
Shane's is a part of the Petrus Brands family of franchise concepts. Petrus Brands offers a diverse portfolio of exciting brands that are defining the fast-casual industry (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/food_quick_casual_fran ...). Petrus Brands offers its franchise owners the advantage of being part of a large and experienced company. From recruiting to real estate, and from purchasing to marketing, Petrus Brands achieves a significant advantage in the marketplace by using the leverage of multiple brands to strengthen each individual concept.
Planet Smoothie (http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchise/Planet_Smoot ...) is also a member of the Petrus Brands portfolio. Planet Smoothie offers healthy, convenient meals for people on the go. In fact, Planet Smoothie has been an innovator in helping consumers eat well on the run by creating more nutritious, better tasting, real-fruit smoothies and healthy products. Consumers clearly want a healthier choice when it comes to convenient meals and Planet Smoothie helps fill the demand. For prospective franchise owners, this opportunity offers a recession proof business that caters to the demands of a wide range of consumers throughout the day.
Franchise Solutions, a leading online business buying resource, makes it easy for prospective franchise owners to learn more about and connect with the companies that interest them. Their food and restaurant franchise directory is a convenient place on the web where available businesses in this recession-resistant, high-growth category can be explored.

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Cincy Chic to Host Two Ladies’ Nights in the Cincinnati Area

PRLog (Press Release) – May 26, 2009 – They say the fastest way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But Cincy Chic (www.cincychic.com), the only online lifestyle publication for women in Greater Cincinnati, knows the fastest way to a woman’s heart is through sweets, shopping and socializing. That’s why Cincy Chic is teaming up with Havana Martini Club and Latitudes Café to provide two unique nights of food, cocktails and fun for Cincinnati women.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5-8 p.m., Cincy Chic is hosting a “Cookies and Cocktails” event at Havana Martini Club located on Fifth Street between Race and Vine Streets. Attendees will enjoy complimentary cookie tastings paired with specialty cocktails and free 10-minute back massages.
“We realize that life is increasingly busy, especially for women,” says Cincy Chic Publisher, Amy Storer-Scalia. “This event allows women in Cincinnati the opportunity to multi-task: Relaxing, socializing, networking, and some sips and sweets as a reward for getting it all in.”
On Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 6-9 p.m., Cincy Chic is hosting a “Bag Ladies Night” event at Latitudes Café located in Milford. Attendees will enjoy $4 wine/martini specials and free 10-minute back massages. The first 50 attendees will receive a complimentary Cincy Chic tote bag, and they will receive a discount on anything they can fit in the tote bag from various boutique vendors at the event.
“Everyone’s looking to save money during these tough economic times” says Storer-Scalia. “This event gives attendees the opportunity to get deep discounts on fantastic finds from local boutiques, all while enjoying time with friends.”
Both events are free and open to the public. Attendees will also be registered to win a sterling silver bracelet from Richter & Phillips Jewelers. One bracelet will be given away at each event.

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Cincy Chic is the only online lifestyle publication for women in the Greater Cincinnati area. Each week, this dynamic e-zine publishes a feature story, several columns and five editorial departments on health, beauty, fashion, social and career topics.