Bangkok--Nov 9--MDK Consultants (Thailand) Ltd. The Minor Food Group, operator of the popular Sizzler restaurant chain in Thailand, has completed the renewal of its franchise agreement with the franchiser Sizzler International Inc. To celebrate this new agreement and the upcoming holiday season, Sizzler is also launching three special menu items including Grilled Chicken marinated with dried chili (Kai Yang Prik King), Salmon Steak and Super Grill Party. "With over 10 years of operations in Thailand, Sizzler has seen tremendous success and become 'top of mind' among Thai restaurant goers for causal western dining. Our proven experience in managing western-style restaurants and close partnership with the franchiser have led us to conclude a new five year exclusive development agreement for Thailand while each restaurant will enjoy a twenty year term with the option to renew for twenty more years," said The Minor Food Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. William E. Heinecke. Mr. Kevin Perkins, chief executive officer of Sizzler International Inc, Asia-Pacific, said, "Sizzler has enjoyed great success in Thailand through the hard work of the people in the Minor Food Group. The success in Thailand is used as a model for other markets where we want Sizzler to be know as known as the place to enjoy the biggest salad bar, a friendly environment, and a wide range of fried and grilled dishes." Mr. Richard von Waldegg, the General Manager of Sizzler for the Minor Food Group, said "Our customers understand that we offer great value. While they order only one main course, they also can enjoy our unlimited salad bar, pasta, soup and desserts. In the past year, we have introduced a range of new menu offerings including spaghetti, lemongrass chicken (Kai Yang Ta Krai), grilled pork with garlic, and deep-fried seafood at prices ranging from Baht 99 to 169. We have had an incredible response because we offer great value". "For the coming holiday season, we have developed an exclusive menu. Kai Yang Prik King to deliver hotter and spicier tastes especially for Thais'. Marinated and grilled with various dried chili and seasonings, the menu is served together with beans and carrots. Our new Salmon Steak, grilled and topped with spices and served with mango sauce, is highly recommended for the health-conscious. And for those looking for a start to a New Year's party, the Super Grill Party offers a variety BBQ set (chicken, pork chops, sausage, and pork ribs) for a group of four. Each of these new offerings comes with our trademark soup, salad, pasta, fresh fruit and dessert bar!" Sizzler aims to present a warm, casual dining experience for family and friends. This has made it one of the most popular and best value-for-money contemporary restaurants around the world. To reinforce this concept, all Sizzler outlets in Thailand are being renovated to offer a livelier atmosphere and these renovations are expected to be completed next year. Note to editor The Minor Food Group operates 19 restaurants nationwide with 15 outlets in Bangkok and the rest in the upcountry: Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55 was the first outlet), CP Tower, Royal Garden Plaza Charoen Nakorn, World Trade Center, Major Cineplex, SCB Park Plaza, Future Park Rangsit, Central Bang-na, Central Rama 3, Siam Center, The Mall Bangkapi, The Mall Ngamwongwan, Seacon Square, Major Hollywood Pakkred, and upcountry outlets including Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Had Yai, and The Mall Korat. The Minor Food Group is one of Thailand's leading food service operators with over 350 outlets serving 35 million customers this year through The Pizza Company, Swensen's, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King and Chicken Treat. It also owns and operates its own ice cream and cheese factories supplying both its own brands as well as other customers in both Thailand and abroad. It also operates one of the country's largest institutional caterers and food service outlets at four international airports. End.-AN-