Hotbrands International is now in a high-growth phase and has forecast a rapid expansion throughout the Middle East, India and other significant markets worldwide. The strategy plan will see 150 locations committed in these regions by the end of 2009, through franchise and corporate development of locations and market share. The aim is to establish regional offices to support franchisees through training and development, logistics, and operations. Furthermore, we will establish local approved supplier agreements required in each market to facilitate the highest quality of supply chain perishable food products.