Chihade International, Inc. Franchise Presentation

We excel in customized international distribution of American food products helping you, our

partners, focus on your business and customers. We can manage your supply chain and partner in delivering excellence and superior bottom line

results, which equals success!

H i s t o r y

Chihade International, Inc. is a family owned export company established in 1979 doing business in over 50 international markets. Here at Chihade International we are totally customer driven and committed to offering our customers the very best in terms of service. We work international hours to ensure that we are able to attend to our customers across the globe. We are dedicated to offering all of our customers the most cost effective, consistent food service and logistical solutions whether by sea or by air. Our customers include Foodservice Distributors, Franchisee and Independent Restaurant Stores, Grocery Stores, Retail Distributors, Airline Catering, Pharmacy’s and Health Food Stores. We source products from over 300 + US Manufacturers who have a wide range of items and deal with over 10,000 SKU’s including most major Protein, Foodservice and Retail items both National Brands and private label. Chihade International is in the business of building bridges between people and places. We look forward to working with you!

M a i n O f f i c e L o c a t i o n Wa r e h o u s e L o c a t i o n

• Customized U.S. restaurant logistics & distribution programs

• Leader in complete export food distribution services

• Regularly visits international markets to ensure that franchisees need are met to exceed expectations

• Provides innovative solutions allowing operators to focus on profitable operations

• Cost-plus transparent pricing programs for overseas franchisees

• On site distributors in each country helping reduce inventory and reduce costs and cash flow

• Partial shipments when necessary • Ensures that cost control and

quality standards are met

A d v a n t a g e s & E x p o r t Fo c u s

We have earned the trust of our U.S. casual dining and Food Service customers

Internationally as being reliable and cost effective!

We are #1 in exporting experience to U.S. chain restaurant licensees and we supply

over 100 international customers.

P r o d u c t K n o w l e d g e • Recognized leader of American beef &

processed meats exports • Advance/convenience foods specialist for the

casual dining restaurant industry • Detailed working knowledge of U.S. food

products & applications • Over 10,000 food products – more than 300

U.S. producers • We source direct from vendors

C o o r d i n a t e d S u p p l y C h a i n • In-bound FCL planning • Annual FCL carrier bulk rates • Assured pricing – no surprises • Volume/demand forecasts • Port clearance timing plan • Sailing, landing & clearance tracking • On time cost effective planning, receiving &

delivering staged on time every time • Hassle free SCM

M i d d l e E a s t M a r k e t E x p e r t i s e • Dedicated staff with specialized understanding

of the needs of Middle East food buyers • Full knowledge of foreign language labeling &

other special import requirements • Food products & services to nine regional

countries

P e r f o r m a n c e • Certified Angus Beef® approved exporter with

the title of Export Marketer of the Year 2013 & Top Five Sales Volume Exporter 2013

• Proteins (beef & poultry) represent the largest percentage of exports

• Executed more than 800 export shipments in 2012

• Long term proven managerial performance with 4000+ export shipments since 2009

H A L A L C e r t i f i c a t i o n We are very aware of the fact that your restaurant operators need to have proteins that are Halal/ Sharia compliant. We ensure that all meat & poultry are sourced from HALAL certified plants. All the HALAL certified plants have undergone strict and regular supervision from Islamic certifying bodies being respectful of the religious precepts of our mutual customers and the integrity of our business.

W a r e h o u s i n g

M o d e r n 6 5 , 0 0 0 s q u a r e - f o o t d e d i c a t e d e x p o r t f a c i l i t y • Frozen, chilled and dry space • Frozen in-house storage: 1500+ pallet positions • Dry storage: 600+ pallets • Chilled storage: 400+ slots

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W a r e h o u s e O p e r a t i o n s C u s t o m F o o d L a b e l i n g

• Our management team is constantly in touch with local municipal regulators and offers the most advanced labeling system available

• Semi automated label application in our warehouse keeps efficiencies high and costs low

I n g r e d i e n t R e s t r i c t i o n One of the most complicated aspects, ingredient

references on packaging, make Middle East exports an integral & challenging part of our work. Our specially trained staff is familiar with ingredient

restrictions and special label requirements for each country as these requirements and

restrictions vary by countries within the Gulf Coast Cooperative countries.

F o r e i g n L a n g u a g e Tr a n s l a t i o n • New product primary labels are transmitted to

our office generally ahead of each shipment to begin process

• Data is entered into our computer system for translation & formatting in any number of sizes & languages

• On site translator

S p r a y D a t i n g In the event that production, expiry dates or other

special markings are required to be applied directly to each pack or case, we utilize a special spray dating technology that works on dry, chilled & frozen packaging. The ink is FDA approved &

tamper resistant.

Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l

• USDA on site export inspections • Ingredient & dating verification • Proper storage & handling to accommodate

frozen, chilled and non-refrigerated foods • Export documentation prepared in house • Labeling formatting and in house printing • In house foreign language translation, specialty

labeling & dating checks • Safe Quality Food Program

S a f e Q u a l i t y F o o d P r o g r a m Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system. What’s more, the SQF Program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management certification. SQF is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require HACCP and ISO based food safety and quality management systems from their suppliers.

E x p e r i e n c e

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Tr a n s p a r e n c y i n P r i c i n g • We are your one stop shop for all your

U.S. food service requirements – direct from manufacturers

• We build in simple processes & audits to keep prices tied to the U.S. producer source price

• Transparent pricing begins with the U.S. production costs & continues to the port of delivery

• FACT: Most U.S. foodstuffs arrive to the region from suppliers & distributors – not manufacturers

• FACT: Formula pricing beginning with the U.S. export distributor can help control costs

• FACT: Cost controls should be simple & should begin at the earliest possible point in the distribution process

N ex t S t e p s * Summarize opportunities

* Develop near, mid & long term plans * Add value by focusing on reducing cost efficiencies on proteins & high

ticket items * Ensure that franchisees have optimum stock levels of propriety items

& that menu integrity is maintained