MILLER PLACE, N.Y., March 31, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Rockelle Corporation (OTCBB:RKLC), a franchiser, developer, owner and operator of specialty food restaurants and other food related concepts, is pleased to announce the locations for the Company's first two Stewart's Original Root Beer Restaurants in the State of Florida.
As previously announced, Rockelle Corp. recently entered into a business agreement to open ten Stewart's Original Root Beer Restaurants across five states, located within one of the world's largest retail vendors. The prior announcement also stated that Rockelle anticipates opening many more Stewart's locations throughout the United States in the next several years.
Mr. Gerard A. Stephen, CEO & Founder of Rockelle Corp., said, "Our first Stewart's Restaurants will be located in key growth areas in Florida. One location is in Bartow, where it will draw from an estimated 1.5 to 1.75 million people. The second store is in Live Oak, and will draw customers from 8 to 12 surrounding counties in Northern Florida and Southern Georgia. Permits have been granted for both locations, and construction will begin almost immediately."
Mr. Stephan went on to say, "We plan to announce the remaining 4 states and 8 locations shortly. We believe that these operations should perform well above average, and provide Rockelle with a strong base from which to grow."
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