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CEO: Chris Eilers, 47, a former McDonald's franchisee employee
Founded: Ed Dunn founded the firm in 1987; by 2001, Eilers and business partner Skip Fay acquired franchise rights.
Corporate employees: 20
Headquarters: Minneapolis
Stores: 95 in eight states, including 74 in Minnesota
Franchise owners: 65
Systemwide sales: $35 million projected for 2007; $26.4 million in 2006
Corporate sales: $3 million in 2006 on sales of coffee, royalties and franchise fees
Corporate earnings: About $650,000 in 2006
Annual sales growth: More than 20 percent
Mature store sales: 6 percent in 2006
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