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This is the first step in our cooperation with Benzina, and I firmly believe that we will be opening many more restaurants at other Benzina filling stations," said Jan Mráz, Managing Director of BK Team, a.s., one of the three companies operating Burger King restaurants in the Czech Republic, in connection with the opening of the new restaurant. “At this time, we are working with Benzina management on selecting suitable locations." According to Jan Mráz, expanding onto the Czech motorway system is a long-term objective of BURGER KING.

“A very important part of our strategy is expanding and improving the quality of our food services," explains Martin Durčák, CEO of BENZINA, s.r.o. “Teaming up with a strong partner such as Burger King seems to us to be a very progressive and a mutually beneficial partnership," concluded Martin Durčák.

The new BURGER KING restaurant will have a unique position in the Czech Republic, not only because it is the chain’s first restaurant on the Czech motorways, but also because it will be the first in the Czech Republic to have a “Drive Thru” service, which will be put into operation in the spring of next year. Jan Mráz of BK Team, a.s. added that the new restaurant will also be unique in terms of design. “The look of the restaurant is characterised by a fresh, polished style with contemporary and metal elements, black accents, and other artistic components emphasising the basic principle behind our food preparation – grilling over a real fire,” said Jan Mráz.

About BENZINA
Benzina, s.r.o., with its 336 public filling stations, operates the largest national chain in the Czech Republic, offering fuel and other goods and services to a broad spectrum of customers. The BENZINA brand has been present on the market for almost 50 years. Today, the company is a 100% subsidiary of UNIPETROL holding. In 2009, BENZINA’s share of the local retail market increased to 14%, compared to the minimum of 9.9% reached in 2005. Total sales in 2009 amounted to CZK 13.5 billion. For more information, go to www.benzinaplus.cz.

About BURGER KING
BURGER KING is a renowned global fast-food chain that serves in particular beef burgers grilled over a real open flame. It was established more than fifty years ago. One of the three companies operating the restaurant chain is BK Team, a.s., which is a subsidiary of JLV a.s. Since 1995, JLV, a. s. has been expanding its services outside of railways and provides business and food services in particular on high-frequency, transport-related locations. Its aim is to create a diverse and appealing offer of both its own brands and other brands through franchising licences.