Kahala-Cold Stone
Encyclopedia
Kahala Corp. is a private corporation and the parent entity of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C., the franchisor of Blimpie
, Cereality, Cold Stone Creamery
, Frullati Cafe & Bakery, Great Steak, Johnnie’s New York Pizzeria, NRgize Lifestyle Cafe, Ranch1
, Rollerz, Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
, Surf City Squeeze
, TacoTime and Wafflo restaurants worldwide. Based in Scottsdale
, Arizona
, it is one of North America's largest franchise fast food
restaurant
companies.
By 2000, Kevin Blackwell changed the name of his company from Sports Group International to Kahala Corp. Also in 2000, Kahala Corp. then developed the Rollerz brand.
From 2001 to 2006, Kahala Corp. purchased Ranch1 Grilled Chicken, Samarai Sam's Teriyaki Grill, TacoTime, Great Steak & Potato Company, Johnnie's New York Pizzeria, and Blimpie. Kahala also acquired the license to Wafflo.
In 2007, Kahala Corp and Cold Stone Creamery agreed to merge creating a combined company holding 13 diversified brands. The combined company generated more than $1.1 billion in system wide sales in partnership with 3,000-plus franchisees and more than 4,600 retail.
Blimpie
Blimpie is a submarine sandwich chain in the United States. The company is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.The first Blimpie store was opened in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1964. . By mid-2002, there were about 2,000 Blimpie outlets in operation, located in 47 U.S...
, Cereality, Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery is an American-based ice cream parlor chain. The company, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is owned and operated by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. The company's main product is premium ice cream, or ice cream made with approximately 12-14% butterfat, that is made on location and...
, Frullati Cafe & Bakery, Great Steak, Johnnie’s New York Pizzeria, NRgize Lifestyle Cafe, Ranch1
Ranch1
Ranch1 is a chain specializing in freshly grilled, marinated chicken breast sandwich restaurants, which is franchised by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in New York City, New York in 1990. Through the years, Ranch 1 has opened a total of over 100 stores, of...
, Rollerz, Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill
Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill is a chain of Japanese restaurants, which is franchised by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1994. As of 2007 Samurai Sam's has nearly 60 locations in Kuwait and United States.-External links:* *...
, Surf City Squeeze
Surf City Squeeze
Surf City Squeeze is a chain of smoothie restaurants, which is franchised by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1981 by Kevin Blackwell. As of 2010 Surf City Squeeze has more than 100 franchise locations operating in Canada, Saudi...
, TacoTime and Wafflo restaurants worldwide. Based in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, it is one of North America's largest franchise fast food
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
companies.
History
Surf City Squeeze was started in the early 1980s by Kevin Blackwell and his wife Kathi. Later, in 1998/1999, Sports Group International, Inc. merged with Surf City Squeeze with Surf City Squeeze's management taking over full control of the company. Also in 1999, Sports Group International purchased Frullati Cafe & Bakery Chain, bringing the total number of its franchised locations to 200.By 2000, Kevin Blackwell changed the name of his company from Sports Group International to Kahala Corp. Also in 2000, Kahala Corp. then developed the Rollerz brand.
From 2001 to 2006, Kahala Corp. purchased Ranch1 Grilled Chicken, Samarai Sam's Teriyaki Grill, TacoTime, Great Steak & Potato Company, Johnnie's New York Pizzeria, and Blimpie. Kahala also acquired the license to Wafflo.
In 2007, Kahala Corp and Cold Stone Creamery agreed to merge creating a combined company holding 13 diversified brands. The combined company generated more than $1.1 billion in system wide sales in partnership with 3,000-plus franchisees and more than 4,600 retail.
Brands
- BlimpieBlimpieBlimpie is a submarine sandwich chain in the United States. The company is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.The first Blimpie store was opened in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1964. . By mid-2002, there were about 2,000 Blimpie outlets in operation, located in 47 U.S...
(United States and Kuwait) - Cereality (Texas, West Virginia Minnesota and Ohio)
- Cold Stone CreameryCold Stone CreameryCold Stone Creamery is an American-based ice cream parlor chain. The company, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is owned and operated by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. The company's main product is premium ice cream, or ice cream made with approximately 12-14% butterfat, that is made on location and...
(Bahrain, Canada(partnership with Tim Hortons), China, Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Oman, Qatar, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United States. Cold Stone Creamery is licensed but not yet open in Finland, Jordan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Sweden and Vietnam.) - Frullati Cafe & Bakery (Kuwait and United States)
- Great Steak & Potato CompanyGreat Steak & Potato CompanyGreat Steak is a chain of Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurants. Great Steak is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1982. As of 2010, Great Steak has nearly 160 locations in the United States and abroad....
(Canada, Mexico, Kuwait and United States) - Johnnie’s New York Pizzeria (California, Florida, Oregon, Texas, and Washington)
- NRgize Lifestyle Cafe (United States)
- Ranch1Ranch1Ranch1 is a chain specializing in freshly grilled, marinated chicken breast sandwich restaurants, which is franchised by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in New York City, New York in 1990. Through the years, Ranch 1 has opened a total of over 100 stores, of...
(Kuwait and United States) - Rollerz (California, D.C., Illinois, Nevada and Texas)
- Samurai Sam's Teriyaki GrillSamurai Sam's Teriyaki GrillSamurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill is a chain of Japanese restaurants, which is franchised by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1994. As of 2007 Samurai Sam's has nearly 60 locations in Kuwait and United States.-External links:* *...
(Kuwait and United States) - Surf City SqueezeSurf City SqueezeSurf City Squeeze is a chain of smoothie restaurants, which is franchised by Kahala Franchising, L.L.C. of Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1981 by Kevin Blackwell. As of 2010 Surf City Squeeze has more than 100 franchise locations operating in Canada, Saudi...
(Canada, Saudi Arabia, Curaçao/Netherlands Antilles and United States) - Taco TimeTaco TimeTaco Time is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in a limited menu of Mexican foods. The chain offers dine-in, take away, and drive through at about 300 locations....
(Canada, Kuwait, Curaçao/Netherlands Antilles and United States) - Wafflo (Washington, Texas and Arizona; Kuwait)