Nick Guerro, managing partner of The Guerro Group, operators of Station 885 Plymouth, Porto Fino, Wyandotte and LaBistecca, Plymouth and Anthony Calamunci, president of Johnny's Lunch, and grandson of the Johnny's founder Johnny Colera, announced the expansion agreement.

Guerro and his partners Robert and Jerry Costanza plan to open Johnny's Lunch in Northville, Plymouth, Monroe and Downriver plus 12 units in the Lansing area and 20 in Toledo area. Johnny's features a menu of Johnny's Hots and Johnny's Burgers that are sold in increments of three (Threebees(R)) and takeouts of 30's, 60's, 90's and 120's at a reasonable price along with Johnny's Fries, Johnny's Rice Pudding, Johnny's Shakes and other menu items.

Calamunci, his brother John, and George Goulson, chief development officer, and a veteran franchise development expert, launched a national expansion program last Fall, and since that time have announced agreements to build over 100 units in Michigan and Ohio and have projected a goal of 500 units by 2009,and are registered to franchise restaurants in all 50 states. A national contract with Coca-Cola Bottling Division also was announced recently.

Calamunci added that the original Johnny's in southwestern New York has developed an almost cult-like following with a number of celebrities such as country and western singer-actor Kenny Rogers making periodic visits to the restaurant.

Additional information for Johnny's Lunch is available at www.johnnyslunch.com.