UFood Restaurant Group Inc. announced today that the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) has awarded the company a contract to build and operate two UFood Grill units at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Maryland. The restaurants are projected to open in May 2011.
Established in 1917, Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) was founded as a site for material development and testing for the U.S. Army. Employing more than 16,000 civilian, military and contractor employees, APG’s workforce focuses on technical achievements in military intelligence, medical research, engineering and computer technology. This 72,000 acre site houses 70 tenants with nearly 15 million square feet of space in more than 2,000 buildings.
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring the UFood concept to our men and women in the military, opening a new channel for expansion of our company,” said UFood CEO George Naddaff. “We know that our ability to deliver food that is both great tasting and good for you — and served quickly — will be an ideal fit for the demands of the military lifestyle.”