FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Madison, Wisconsin – September, 2012— VOM FASS USA, Headquartered in Madison Wisconsin and the Master Franchisor for the United States, has been awarded the #1 gourmet retail franchise and #2 overall franchise by the German business magazine Impulse on their prestigious Top 100 Franchise Ranking. This makes VOM FASS the top specialist in fine wines, oils, exclusive vinegars, spirits and liqueurs and among the best of the best franchise systems in Germany. The award is given to a select few from a comprehensive industry analysis of over 1,000 active franchise companies. VOM FASS was ranked #1 overall in 2010 and edged out #3 overall ranked McDonalds in 2012. The standard used to rank franchises includes unique quality of the products, entrepreneurial skills of management, and commitment of the franchise partners. Founded in 1994 and based in Waldburg Germany, VOM FASS® is the premier specialty retail franchisor of fine wine, the best culinary oils, exclusive fruit and balsamic vinegars, liqueurs and rare spirits with over 270 shops in 20 countries. The international franchise is positioned for rapid expansion in the United States and has already captured the hearts of loyal customers in the U. S. with stores in Madison Wisconsin, Jackson Hole Wyoming, New Orleans Louisiana, St. Louis Missouri, Des Moines Iowa, and West lake Village California by providing unique artisanal products to be sampled and enjoyed by customers before they buy. Crescendo®, a sister brand to VOM FASS is also offering franchises worldwide. Crescendo specialty shops sell award winning culinary oils, fruit and balsamic vinegars, and spices produced at the peak of perfection. Currently there are Crescendo locations in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Germany, Switzerland, U.S.A., and Canada. In addition to franchise locations, there are also shop-in-shops in Taipei, New Orleans Louisiana, Austin Texas, and within select upscale grocers.