Press Release

Maui Wowi Brings Paradise to Padres Fans at Petco Park

Maui Wowi Hawaiian, premium coffee and smoothie retailer, sets up shop as a vendor inside Petco Park for the 2015 Major League Baseball Season, serving smoothies and “smoothies that party.”

San Diego, Calif. – April 22, 2015 –Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, a leading beverage retailer at events and venues, is bringing its fun, island flavor and quality products to Petco Park for the 2015 San Diego Padres Major League Baseball season. With two island oasis locations inside the ballpark, fans will enjoy high quality, fresh fruit smoothies, as well as adult beverage “Smoothies that Party” that include Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris, and more.

Southern California Franchisees Ron and Barb Putman will be running operations at the two units with one located at the Mercado Food Court and the other at Park at the Park. Their tiki hut style mobile units, known as Ka’anapali Carts, are show stoppers that instantly transport you to paradise, without the expensive airfare. Perfect for sunny California days, Maui Wowi serves refreshing smoothies that will make any game a winner.

“We are looking forward to a great relationship with Petco Park and being able to bring Maui Wowi’s quality products to a venue that meshes well with our laidback vibe and Aloha Spirit,” said Mike Weinberger, Chief Executive Officer of Maui Wowi Hawaiian.

Ron and Barb Putman have been franchisees with the company for over nine years and are also Directors of Regional Support to other franchisees located throughout Southern California. They have numerous mobile Maui Wowi carts placed at venues and sports complexes throughout the area.

“Maui Wowi smoothies are the perfect game day drink. We have a variety of delicious tropical flavors that are available in our fun collectible Tiki cups or for those looking to party, indulge in a yard cup of your favorite smoothie mixed with alcohol,” says Barb Putman. “We are thrilled to be a vendor at Petco Park and to bring a taste of Hawaii to baseball fans.”

About Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Since 1982, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has embraced the Hawaiian culture and has been serving paradise in a cup since the day it began, over 30 years ago. From event carts, mall kiosks and stand-alone retail locations, Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers premium, all-natural, gluten-free, fresh-fruit smoothies, as well as gourmet Hawaiian coffees and espresso beverages. The company maintains strong community involvement through fundraising efforts by its franchisees, in addition to Team Karma; an initiative that promotes corporate responsibility and giving back to the community. The brand has more than 450 operating units in seven countries and an online store, shop.mauiwowi.com. To learn more information about Maui Wowi Hawaiian’s products, locations or flexible, low-cost franchising opportunities, please complete the form.