Thursday, November 18, 2010

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Gives Traverse City, Michigan a Taste of Hawaii

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Gives Traverse City, Michigan a Taste of Hawaii
Franchisees Chad and Lisa DeBolt Bring the Fun and Sun of Maui Wowi Hawaiian to the Grand Traverse Mall in Traverse City, Michigan.

Denver, CO., November 19, 2010 -- Maui Wowi Hawaiian today announced that franchisees, Chad and Lisa DeBolt, expanded the Maui Wowi Hawaiian brand with the opening of their Kiosk location in the Grand Traverse Mall, in Traverse City, Michigan.

The Grand Traverse Mall location opened on November 1, 2010, and the Maui Wowi Hawaiian sun and fun could be felt throughout the mall. This is the first Kiosk location for Chad and Lisa DeBolt. “Traverse City and the surrounding area is a vacation destination and we are thrilled to have successfully opened our mall location here. We look forward to participating in a variety of events, in and around the Traverse City area,” said Chad.

“We’ve made a living serving our community with care and enthusiasm; the same values we will bring to our Maui Wowi Hawaiian business in Traverse City,” said the DeBolt’s. “We are committed to honoring the tradition that has been established by so many before us and want to make our presence felt in a positive and healthy manner in our community,” adds Chad.

"We are thrilled to be expanding the Maui Wowi Hawaiian brand to the Traverse City area and look forward to providing Grand Traverse Mall customers and Traverse City visitors with this great new location to pick up their favorite Hawaiian coffees and smoothies,” said Jeff Fortenbacher, Director of Regional Support for Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “I am certain Traverse City will welcome the Hawaiian sun and fun that Maui Wowi Hawaiian always brings,” he adds.

The company welcomes domestic and international franchise partners and is looking to continue its expansion in all markets for 2010. For more information on Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s domestic and global development programs, please visit www.mauiwowi.com or email Justin Livingston at jlivingston@mauiwowi.com.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Before the days of big Hawaiian resort hotels and fiberglass surfboards, surfers spent long, lazy days partaking in the tasty waves of the North Shore beaches. As the legends of the surfers grew, many were drawn to the healthy, carefree lifestyle of Hawaii. Since 1982, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has been spreading the Aloha Spirit across the world with its premium coffees, all-natural fresh fruit smoothies and authentic Hawaiian products. From event carts, mall kiosks and stand-alone retail locations, Maui Wowi Hawaiian operates 600 locations worldwide throughout the United States, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Turkey. For more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s flexible franchising opportunities, visit www.mauiwowi.com/franopps.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Salutes Military Men and Women Around the World & Offers a Franchise Fee Discount Through the IFA'S VetFran Program

Maui Wowi Hawaiian continues to support the efforts of the International Franchise Association's VetFran program for men and women who have served in the U.S. military by offering a franchise fee discount.

Denver, CO November 11, 2010 -- Maui Wowi Hawaiian, the premier destination for authentic Hawaiian coffees and smoothies, salutes the men and women who have served in the U.S. military by offering a 10% discount of the franchise fee and is honored to be supporting the efforts of the International Franchise Association's VetFran program. Maui Wowi Hawaiian has been a part of the VetFran program since 2006, and has awarded dozens of franchise discounts to men and women in all branches of the military. The VetFran program allows veterans the flexibility to define their own transition to civilian life through a variety of franchise models built around the company's world-renowned coffees and smoothies.

"Giving back to the men and women who have honorably served in our armed forces, was an easy decision for Maui Wowi Hawaiian. Offering a franchise fee discount is just one of the ways we can show our gratitude and support,” said Michael Haith, the Big Kahuna of Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “Our veterans have earned the right to the American dream and the IFA VetFran program makes it easier for veterans to begin living that dream.”

"The discount we offer is our humble way of saying thank you to our veterans and it does help them, but it goes well beyond that," says Erin Hicks, Vice President for Maui Wowi Hawaiian. "We've got an instant trust and respect for each other, which goes a long way in the world of franchising. Immediately they know we are on their side and that we really want them to succeed."






About IFA, VetFran Program
Nearly 400 franchise companies currently are part of the VetFran program. VetFran is supported through partnerships with many governmental and business groups. In 2002, the IFA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs initiated an alliance to jointly promote the VetFran program. The IFA also works with Congress, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and various military organizations to identify and assist veterans interested in purchasing a franchise business. To learn more about the VetFran program, visit www.vetfran.org.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the only franchise that offers authentic, natural Hawaiian products, fresh-fruit smoothies, blended Hawaiian coffee beverages, and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Founded in 1982, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has experienced tremendous growth to include nearly 600 franchised units in its worldwide franchise ’Ohana, or family. Maui Wowi Hawaiian has partnered with IFA’s VetFran program to offer discounts to our military men and women serving in the armed forces. Flexible business models and low cost investments make the concept truly unique. For more information, please visit www.mauiwowi.com/franopps.
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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Houston, TX Catches the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Wave

Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s Newest Franchisee Todd Pinkel Joins the Maui Wowi Hawaiian ‘Ohana [family] & Brings Hawaii to the Houston area.

DENVER, CO– (November 6, 2010) – When Todd Pinkel decided to pursue a new business opportunity, he searched with the hopes of finding a franchise concept that would fulfill his dream of business ownership and would be a fun, flexible concept, perfectly suited for the Houston area.

“I received my degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism from New Mexico State University and then moved to Houston. I have always had the dream of owning my own business and at last, that dream has come true. The idea of owning my own business, while buying into a concept that embraces Aloha Spirit, community and a more relaxed way of doing business really appealed to me” says Todd. “I love Maui Wowi for the relaxed atmosphere. My office gets to change every day and I will no longer be trapped by four walls. I will have the opportunity to meet new people, have fun and make money all at the same time” he adds.

“The Aloha Spirit and ‘Ohana are very important to us,” says Justin Livingston, Director of Global Development for Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “Just as in traditional Hawaiian culture, we believe in looking after and supporting one another. Whether your Maui Wowi business is in the Houston area or Cancun, Mexico, you know you’re a part of an ‘Ohana that is there to help you succeed.”

From a business perspective, Todd Pinkel loves the product line offered by Maui Wowi Hawaiian. “I chose Maui Wowi for the flexibility and great products, they sell themselves. This was confirmed many times by the franchise system, during my investigation. I am extremely excited about starting this new adventure and bringing these great products and Aloha Spirit to people in my community. Let the fun and work begin!” adds Todd.

Now numbering nearly 600 franchised operating units across the U.S., and 3 International Master Franchises, Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the original fruit smoothie drink franchise. The company, founded by couple Jeff and Jill Summerhays, has since expanded to include exclusive blended Hawaiian coffees and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Maui Wowi Hawaiian has been named to “Entrepreneur” magazine’s Franchise 500 for the past five consecutive years, and has twice ranked as one of the fastest-growing private companies on INC magazine’s INC 500 listing.

For more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian, visit www.mauiwowi.com/franopps.

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is the only franchise that offers authentic, natural Hawaiian products, fresh-fruit smoothies, blended Hawaiian coffee beverages, and genuine Hawaiian lifestyle merchandise. Founded in 1982, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has experienced tremendous growth to include nearly 600 franchised units in its worldwide franchise ’Ohana, or family. Maui Wowi Hawaiian has partnered with IFA’s VetFran program to offer discounts to our military men and women serving in the armed forces. Flexible business models and low cost investments make the concept truly unique. For more information, please visit www.mauiwowi.com/franopps.
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