Rubio's Announces Second Franchise Relationship <b></b>

Jan 22, 2001

Carlsbad, California-Rubio's Restaurants Inc.announced it has entered into an area agreement with Jim Pardini todevelop six Rubio's Baja Grill restaurants in the Fresno andBakersfield markets over the next three years.

"We are very pleased to have on board a quality individualto develop the Fresno and Bakersfield markets," said JohnRamsay, Rubio's vice president of franchising. Pardini is amultiunit Tony Roma's franchisee, owns a San Joaquin Valleycatering company and previously served as president of theCalifornia Restaurant Association.

"We welcome the enthusiasm that Jim Pardini and his grouphas for Rubio's Baja Grill," said Ralph Rubio, companypresident and CEO. "We feel that granting area developmentagreements in new markets to proven, multiunit operators of otherrestaurant concepts will further our goal to be a national leaderin our segment." -Business Wire

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