Jason's Deli Partners With Sonitrol

Ask anyone connected with a restaurant business about the complexities of maintaining a successful retail operation. Like food being prepared, the business requires an essential mix of ingredients to operate effectively. Alongside a desirable menu, favorable location, and trustworthy employees, the security of a business and the safety of its employees are clearly a top priority.

Jason's Deli, a fast-growing delicatessen chain based in Houston, TX with over 120 locations in 14 states (56% company stores and 44% franchised locations), recently signed a master agreement with Sonitrol after carefully reviewing security providers who would best fit their needs. The contract provisions permit Sonitrol to install security systems at Jason's Deli facilities across the nation starting with the company stores.

We began working with Sonitrol in the summer of 2002 with system installations in Texas and Georgia, and have been impressed with both the company's technology and customer service, said Forrest Jackson, director of construction for Jason's Deli. Sonitrol stood out from all the conventional alarm companies with its impact audio detection and verification capabilities.

As a result of this partnership agreement, Sonitrol is the recommended security provider to all Jason's Deli franchisees, according to franchise headquarters.

We are impressed with the knowledge and recommendations that Sonitrol brings to our franchisees, said Jackson. Sonitrol provides a complete security analysis and service, from access control to fire detection, and ensures the integrity of communications by using cellular back-up.

Sonitrol's National Accounts Team, based in Orlando, Florida, will work closely with the Jason's Deli franchisor to ensure consistency in security system design, service structure, and methods of doing business with all of its franchisees. Furthermore, the agreement will allow Sonitrol to work with Jason's Deli franchisor to incorporate the security system into Jason's Deli's store design specifications.

This partnership is a good fit for us since our team has a great deal of experience working in the franchise environment. We have the ability of customizing our business approach to meet the franchisor and franchisees security requirements, said Kevin Brooks, Sonitrol's Vice President of Key Accounts.

If you are a business who is interested in an effective, multi-site security system opportunity, visit www.sonitrol.com and contact Kevin Brooks at kbrooks@sonitrol.com or by phone (888) 805-4709; ext. 4100.

About Sonitrol:
Sonitrol Corporation is the leading provider of Verified Response security solutions for businesses and schools in North America. Founded by a policeman, the company's technology was created to reduce false alarms and increase apprehensions. Sonitrol's proprietary audio verification capability has assisted local law enforcement in the apprehension of more than 155,000 suspects since 1977. Its integrated suite of offerings includes audio intrusion alarms, access control, video surveillance and fire detection. For more information on Sonitrol and its integrated security solutions, please visit the company's website at www.sonitrol.com.