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History

History of Advanced Fresh Concepts Corp.

 January 2007 
 2,551 sushi bars in 45 states.
 March 20051,900 sushi bars in 45 states. 
 December 2002Hanabi Sky Restaurant in Long Beach, California 
 October 2002AFC introduces Traditional Unsweetened Green Tea.  
 September 2002AFC Headquarters and Distribution Center have expanded into a two-story, 40,000 square foot building. R&D Department and Marketing Department perform daily operations at this new facility. 
 May 2002Hanabi Roll & Grill Restaurant in Long Beach, California.  
 January 20021,700 sushi bars in 45 states. 
 November 2001Due to accelerating growth, AFC begins groundwork for a new corporate facility and warehouse adjacent to the existing headquarters.
 October 2001Developed and introduced several new sushi related products, Wasabi Sauce, Miso Dressing and the Flavors of the East Gift Set.
 September 2001AFC established a joint venture with Marui Wasabi Inc. to create wasabi products.
 August 2001AFC Corp's 15th year anniversary.
 June 2001AFC introduced "Southern Tsunami" as its new corporate brand.
 December 20001,200 sushi bars.
 November 2000Sushi bar at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.
 October 2000Sushi, hot noodle and grill bar at Majestic Star Casino in Gary, IN.
 July 2000AFC's first publication of " Elements of Sushi".
 April 2000AFC Headquarters and Distribution Center relocates to Rancho Dominguez, CA.
 February 2000First Hot Noodle Bar opens in Wild Oats Market in Connecticut.
 January 2000Partnered with our first Internet Grocer Company.
 December 1999750 Sushi Bars throughout 40 states and Canada.
 February 1999AFC introduced Soba Tea for the first time in the United States.
 April 1998500 Sushi Bars throughout 37 states and Canada.
 November 1997Developed "The Ultimate Sushi Kit".
 October 1997AFC Corp. opened its first store in Canada.
 August 1996AFC Corp's 10 year anniversary .
 June 1996300 Sushi Bars throughout 30 states.
 November 1995The new AFC Headquarters and Distribution Center are established in Compton, CA.
 March 1995Developed and introduced AFC's Sushi Related Products.
 December 1994Opened the 150th Sushi Bar.
 July 1991The first out-of-state Sushi Bar opened in San Antonio, TX.
 June 1987The office and warehouse relocated to Long Beach, CA.
 November 1986The first Sushi Bar opened in Marina Del Rey, CA.