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Now on the Menu: Quiznos and Taco Del Mar Franchises in the Metaverse

REGO Restaurant Group and The NFT Agency will drop digital master franchises in one of crypto’s largest virtual worlds

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REGO Restaurant Group, the fast-casual restaurant platform backed by High Bluff Capital Partners that includes Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, has announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with The NFT Agency to establish REGO brands in the metaverse, starting this summer with the introduction of upcoming NFT drops offering virtual landowners and NFT collectors the opportunity to purchase digital master franchises.

“We are excited to be among the first movers in the restaurant industry to build franchises in the metaverse. Our team is continually cooking up ways to enhance how we engage with Quiznos sandwich and Taco Del Mar taco fans everywhere, including virtual environments,” said Mark Lohmann, President of REGO Restaurant Group. “Through these NFT drops come opportunities for each digital master franchise owner to generate revenue through fun, inventive promotional campaigns that we are creating just for this platform.”

According to The NFT Agency’s Chief Operating Officer Jesse Galati, “We look forward to helping REGO become the pioneer of franchising restaurants in the metaverse. The metaverse and real life are one and the same as the focus is centered around providing a unique experience and providing value. Each NFT purchase will include the digital franchise building that holders will be able to put on the metaverse land that they own. REGO will provide franchise assistance and education to holders, and the fulfillment will be setup and managed by The NFT Agency.”

REGO once again is teaming up with The NFT Agency, a marketplace consultancy that connects creators, communities and brands through unique NFT experiences with ownable digital content. Last fall, REGO launched a series of Quiznos “Out of this World” sandwich tokens with a portion of the proceeds donated to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit focused on ending hunger for communities and countries in crisis.

Timing of the launch coincides with NFT.NYC (June 20-23).

About REGO Restaurant Group / High Bluff Capital Partners

Based in Denver, Colorado, REGO Restaurant Group is a fast-casual restaurant platform backed by High Bluff Capital Partners. The portfolio currently includes Quiznos, home of the original toasted sub, and Taco del Mar, which offers coastal Mexican cuisine. REGO Restaurant Group manages nearly 800 restaurants in 32 countries.

High Bluff Capital Partners is a private investment firm specializing in consumer-facing companies and brands with the potential for transformation and significant growth. The firm's team has extensive experience investing in, managing, leading and reinvigorating consumer businesses across the restaurant, entertainment, food, beverage and retail markets. More information can be found at www.highbluffcap.com.

Contacts

The LAKPR Group
Marie Espinel, mespinel@lakpr.com
Lynn Trono, ltrono@lakpr.com

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REGO Restaurant Group announced a strategic partnership with The NFT Agency to establish REGO brands, Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, in the metaverse.
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The LAKPR Group
Marie Espinel, mespinel@lakpr.com
Lynn Trono, ltrono@lakpr.com

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