Were Rolling Pretzel Company received the Innovation Award at the 2004 Freeport, IL Pretzel Festival for the companys Raisin Pretzel. The company competed against a group of national companies to win this prestigious award. Other entries in the competition included the companys Original Pretzel and Pizza Pretzel. "We are honored by this award and favorable comments from the judges regarding all the products that we entered into this competition," said Kevin A. Krabill, President of WRPC, Inc. "The challenge now is to develop even better products for next year's competition. That will also help us to push our menu research and development team to create new products that we can offer in our stores." We're Rolling Pretzel Company's award and products will be featured in an upcoming edition of the Food Network's All American Festivals. WRPC, Inc., the franchisor of Were Rolling Pretzel Company outlets, is based in Alliance, Ohio. Were Rolling Pretzel Company provides customers with fresh, homemade soft pretzels and superior customer service. The first store opened in October 1996 and the company has been franchising the concept since January 2000. The Were Rolling Pretzel Company system is currently comprised of 39 locations across six states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. There are eight additional locations currently under construction. Single unit, multiple units, and area development opportunities are available throughout the United States. For more information about Were Rolling Pretzel Company products or locations, visit the companys website at www.wererolling.com or call 1-888-549-7655.