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MAUI WOWI HAWAIIAN OPENS FIRST OF
MANY STORES WITHIN H-E-B
TO DELIVER ALOHA SPIRIT TO CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT TEXAS
AND MEXICO
Relationship Continues Maui Wowi's
Growth Strategy, Allowing Company's Authentic Hawaiian
Products to Be More Accessible to More Customers
DENVER - Jan. 03, 2007 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian has
established a relationship with H-E-B - a San Antonio-based,
privately held supermarket chain with more than 300
stores - which enables Maui Wowi Hawaiian franchise
operators to open retail outlets inside H-E-B stores
throughout Texas and Mexico.
In December, customers in Katy, Texas, became the first
to experience Maui Wowi Hawaiian's Aloha Spirit in the
H-E-B store at 1621 S. Mason Road. An additional seven
Maui Wowi Hawaiian stores are scheduled to open inside
H-E-B locations in the first quarter of 2007.
"The relationship between Maui Wowi Hawaiian and
H-E-B is an example of the best working with the best.
H-E-B is a leader in its field, and we take great pride
in being chosen to work with them over better-known
competitors," said Michael Haith, CEO, Maui Wowi
Hawaiian. "H-E-B offers a wonderful opportunity
for our company to continue on our strong growth path
and for our franchise operators to offer Maui Wowi Hawaiian's
new line of authentic Hawaiian products through more
points of distribution."
One of the nation's largest and most cutting-edge independently
owned food retailers, H-E-B serves families all over
Texas and Mexico with more than 300 stores and 60,000
employees. The first eight stores will serve as test
sites for the Maui Wowi Hawaiian/H-E-B collaboration.
The two companies will jointly determine the future
roll-out schedule based on these results.
"Our relationship with Maui Wowi Hawaiian will
enhance the retail experience of H-E-B customers by
offering them an escape from the ordinary," said
Cyndy Garza, director of public affairs for H-E-B Houston.
"It will be a place where they'll be able to purchase
authentic Hawaiian products and healthy, all-natural
beverages."
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 stuff. Founded in 1983, Maui Wowi Hawaiian
has experienced meteoric growth to include nearly 500
franchised units in its worldwide franchise "Ohana,"
or family. This earth-friendly company celebrates its
Aloha Spirit by embracing the values of family, harmony
and balanced living while striving to abide by the principles
of sustainable living. For more information, please
visit www.mauiwowi.com.
About H-E-B
For more than 100 Years, H-E-B has been an innovative
retailer. Known for its fresh food, quality products
and convenient services, H-E-B strives to provide the
best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based
in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 60,000 partners
and serves millions of customers in more than 150 communities
throughout Texas and Mexico. For more information about
H-E-B, please visit www.heb.com.
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