Cosi, Inc. (OTCMKTS:COSIQ) is a fast‐casual restaurant company and franchisor based in Deerfield, Illinois, specializing in café‐style dining. The company’s core menu features handcrafted sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, grain bowls, soups and breakfast items, supplemented by barista‐crafted coffee and tea offerings. Cosi’s brand positioning emphasizes fresh ingredients, customizable options and a welcoming café environment designed to appeal to both dine‐in and take‐out customers.
Founded in 1996, Cosi expanded throughout the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s under the leadership of its founding team. After experiencing rapid growth through a mix of corporate‐owned and franchised locations, the company underwent a strategic restructuring in the early 2020s to streamline operations and strengthen its balance sheet. While navigating challenges posed by shifting consumer preferences and the broader economic environment, Cosi has focused on refining its franchising model and leveraging partnerships to support future growth.
Today, Cosi’s restaurant network spans key metropolitan markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and select Southeastern states, with a combination of company‐operated cafés and franchised units. The company continues to pursue growth opportunities by targeting high-visibility retail corridors, university campuses and urban office districts. Cosi’s management team emphasizes operational consistency, menu innovation and strategic franchising to build brand awareness and drive long-term franchisee success.
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