Ledo Pizza Inks Deal With Urban Bar-B-Que

Annapolis, MD - August 27, 2013 - Ledo Pizza System, Inc., a 100 unit pizza franchisor of the Ledo Pizza® brand, announced today that the company is entering into a strategic partnership with Urban Bar-B-Que Company, a 5 unit premium Bar-B-Que franchise in the Washington, DC market. The new partnership will initially focus on expanding the Urban Bar-B-Que footprint throughout the United States and Canada while maintaining commitment to high standards of food quality and service.

"This new partnership is a great opportunity for two leading and award winning restaurant concepts to grow throughout the nation," said James Beall, President of Ledo Pizza. "We are happy to partner with a great company who shares our commitment to community and great food."

Urban Bar-B-Que is influenced by regional American flavors and preparations with a commitment to high quality ingredients. Guests are greeted with brash and edgy decor in a fast casual environment.

About Ledo Pizza® System, Inc.

Ledo Pizza® System, Inc. franchises 100 casual dining restaurants under the Ledo Pizza® name. Founded in 1955 by Robert Beall, Ledo Pizza stands firmly on a foundation of Community. We feature high quality food including Pizzas, Pastas, Subs, Salads and Calzones in a warm family friendly environment. Additional information is available on our website, http://www.LedoPizza.com.

About Urban Bar-B-Que Company®

Urban Bar-B-Que Company® is a fast casual, premium bar-b-que restaurant chain with 5 locations in the Washington, DC Market. Founded in 2003 by Dave Calkins and Lee Howard in Rockville, MD, Urban Bar-B- Que continues to personify what great tasting bar-b-que should be. Additional information is available on the website, http://www.IloveUBQ.com

SOURCE Ledo Pizza®

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