What we do: About Us The place to go if you are interested in or considering one of the Nations best sandwich franchise concepts The place to go if you are interested in or considering one of the Nations best sandwich franchise concepts We provide people seeking new business opportunities with a fresh, uncompromising and proven concept that they can be proud of. We provide people seeking new business opportunities with a fresh, uncompromising and proven concept that they can be proud of. We provide our franchise partners with the very best tools training and support in the industry. We provide our franchise partners with the very best tools training and support in the industry. We take pride in providing our customers the best quality products and unforgettable customer service. We take pride in providing our customers the best quality products and unforgettable customer service.

Key Executives Vince Caruso, Co-Founder Vince Caruso, Co-Founder –Creative vision –Franchise sales –Finance Larry Schwartz, Sr. Consultant Larry Schwartz, Sr. Consultant –Franchise Development –System wide growth –Real estate procurement Chelle Caruso, Co-Founder Chelle Caruso, Co-Founder –Creative vision –Marketing –System-wide operations

Operating store kitchen set-up for basic and advanced teaching Operating store kitchen set-up for basic and advanced teaching Menu research and development for regular new product releases Menu research and development for regular new product releases Sourcing and sampling for the most flavorful ingredients Sourcing and sampling for the most flavorful ingredients Conference center to accommodate training and discovery sessions Conference center to accommodate training and discovery sessions General administration and operations staff General administration and operations staff Coeur d’Alene Training Center Facilities:

Resources We deliver services to ensure franchisee success Marketing Marketing –Chelle Caruso and  Strategies  Advertising Venues  Marketing Campaigns  Creative/Design  PR Financing Financing –Mountain West Bank  Pre-approved Franchisor  SBA funding partners  1 week hr approval response Real Estate Real Estate –Larry Schwartz  Contacts throughout the country  11 Years with industry experience

Resources Our partners deliver services to ensure franchisee success Architectural and Design Architectural and Design –FC Dadson Group  Specializing in Retail and Restaurants Licensed in all 50 states Licensed in all 50 states Landlords Landlords –Portfolio Relationships  Simon  Westfield General Growth General Growth  Madison Marquette Franchise Consultants Franchise Consultants –Strategic planning and franchise development Strong Partnership with Caruso’s Sandwich Company Strong Partnership with Caruso’s Sandwich CompanyPOS –Corporation  InTouch-screen POS  Comprehensive Back-office Integration  Simple + easy to use

Affordable, healthy, gourmet menu Affordable, healthy, gourmet menu Casual contemporary design Casual contemporary design Leader in flavor and menu innovation Leader in flavor and menu innovation Emphasis on catering opportunities Emphasis on catering opportunities Unique entry in sandwich category Unique entry in sandwich category The fastest growing sector in fast-casual restaurants The fastest growing sector in fast-casual restaurants Menu appeals across day parts for excellent revenue opportunities Menu appeals across day parts for excellent revenue opportunities The Caruso’s Concept

Caruso’s Design Developed with today’s discerning consumer in mind Developed with today’s discerning consumer in mind Cool, contemporary store design attracts & retains customers Cool, contemporary store design attracts & retains customers

Caruso’s Design Coordinated branding package includes signage, uniforms, attractive graphics and menu board Coordinated branding package includes signage, uniforms, attractive graphics and menu board

Gourmet SandwichesFresh Salads Caruso’s Menu Favorites Our menu features a wide offering of flavorful choices that appeals to thousands of loyal customers

Caruso’s Marketing A winning marketing kit compliments store operations to ensure success

Caruso’s Advertising Radio and TV spots further imprint the Caruso’s brand into the consumer’s memory Radio and TV spots further imprint the Caruso’s brand into the consumer’s memory

Caruso’s Franchises? Lose the Politics Lose the Politics Lose the Chain of Command Lose the Chain of Command Lose Plan B Lose Plan B Area Development Opportunities Area Development Opportunities –Initial up-front fee for dedicated territory –Own + operate multiple regional units –Single + Multi-unit Opportunities –Available nationally

Become a Caruso’s Franchisee! Full-time, part-time and absentee ownership opportunities available Full-time, part-time and absentee ownership opportunities available We provide a turn-key system with proven track record of success We provide a turn-key system with proven track record of success Ongoing training, marketing and services to support franchises Ongoing training, marketing and services to support franchises Ask for our RFC materials, franchising kit or visit Ask for our RFC materials, franchising kit or visit