Pizza Fusion Forms Strategic Partnership with Compass Group

World's leading foodservice organization, Compass Group, to take Pizza Fusion into schools and universities

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (PRWEB) June 20, 2009 -- Compass Group North America and Pizza Fusion (www.pizzafusion.com) announced today a strategic partnership to expand the organic restaurant into schools and universities. The agreement marks Pizza Fusion's first expansion into the contract foodservice industry; making Pizza Fusion one of the first organic, eco-friendly concepts to be featured in Compass Group's portfolio.

"Pizza Fusion provides us with the opportunity to provide our customers with a great tasting, healthy pizza in an earth friendly environment", Mike Brandon, Director of Brand Development at Compass Group, states. "Compass Group is proud of our partnership with Pizza Fusion and we look forward to bringing this innovative brand to a variety of our contract foodservice clients."

With 21 restaurants currently open in 14 states and several in development around the country, Pizza Fusion is positioning itself for an aggressive national expansion as it continues to develop multiple growth channels within the U.S. Recently, Pizza Fusion announced a master franchise agreement for Saudi Arabia, kicking off the restaurant chain's global expansion as it continues to evaluate international candidates.

"Being recognized by the dominant food service provider in the world as a viable concept and brand couldn't be more inspiring for Pizza Fusion", Mark Begelman, CEO of Pizza Fusion, continues. "It provides continued validation that lends itself to the success of the Pizza Fusion concept and brand. We are delighted and excited by our strategic partnership with Compass Group."

About Compass Group North America

Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice and support services company with $9 billion in revenues in 2008. With 388,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of ¤11 billion in the year to September 30, 2008. www.cgnad.com

About Pizza Fusion

Founded in the best interest of the individual and the environment, Pizza Fusion combines a fresh, organic menu with an industry-leading environmental approach to restaurant service in chic dining destinations built to LEED certification standards. Pizza Fusion specializes in gourmet pizza, focaccia sandwiches, salads, and desserts, all in its purest form - untainted by artificial additives, such as pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. With numerous franchises opening across the U.S., Pizza Fusion is well on its way to 'saving the earth, one pizza at a time.' For additional information, visit: www.pizzafusion.com.

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Eric Haley

Vice President of Communications

Pizza Fusion

2200 West Cypress Creek Rd., First Floor

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Office: (954) 449-7244

Fax: (954) 449-4957

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