Stevi B's Pizza Strengthens Expansion Efforts with New Director of Franchise Sales and Development
Atlanta-based Family Pizza Chain Bolsters Franchise Division with hire of Melissa McFarlin

MARIETTA, GA, March 12, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Stevi B's Pizza, America's leading value-oriented family pizza buffet franchise concept, announced today that Melissa McFarlin has joined the company as Director of Franchise Sales and New Store Development. In her new role, McFarlin will be responsible for awarding franchise opportunities and development rights to qualified incoming franchisees and helping new investors with site selection and restaurant development.

"We are thrilled to bring Melissa on to head up the franchise development process and reach our national expansion goals," said Matthew Loney, president of Stevi B's Pizza. "Melissa comes with a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise in the franchising industry and we look forward to taking our presence to the next level under her guidance."

McFarlin, formerly Franchise Coordinator for Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, an Atlanta-based casual dine-in pizza collection, was brought on as part of a strategic move to grow Stevi B's with new locations in existing and untapped markets nationwide. McFarlin sees her new role as Director of Franchise Sales and New Store Development as an ideal progression, and looks forward to helping investors achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.

"It is an honor to be part of the Stevi B's team and having a hand bringing the concept to markets across the nation," said McFarlin. "Stevi B's lower price point and broad consumer appeal make it a prime candidate for national expansion."

McFarlin earned a bachelor's degree in public relations from Georgia Southern University. She resides in Smyrna, Ga. with her husband, Jason, and their daughter.

About Stevi B's Pizza
Stevi B's, a national pizza buffet restaurant franchise, was founded in 1996 in Atlanta. Recently purchased by Argonne Capital, an Atlanta private equity firm focused on growing restaurant and retail companies that are market leaders with strong growth potential, Stevi B's currently has 27 franchised and five company-owned locations in six states throughout the United States. With distinctive pizzas such as Loaded Baked Potato, Chicken Fajita, Cheeseburger Deluxe and Spinach Alfredo served fresh and at a great value in an atmosphere that is fun for adults and children, Stevi B's is primed for growth throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.SteviBs.com or contact Stevi B's by e-mail at info@SteviBs.com.

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