Growth Stock Watch

Yahoo Finance.com reports that Cosi, a sandwich chain, recently reported its loss widened by 1 cent per share despite the 8% revenue boost.  This los has been attributed to costs of newly opened restaurants that have not yet reached their expected operating levels.  Jeffrey Farmer, a CIBC analyst, says the company’s agressive development plan led to abandonment of training and hiring selection, corrective action is underway at this time.

COSI just announced they will hold their 2Q06 earnings conference call at 8:30am on Thursday, August 10. Details are as follows:

AUDIO
Dial in number: 866-277-1181
International: 617-597-5358
Code: 72791737
Note: Participants should dial in a few minutes prior to the start time.

WEBCAST
Website link: http://investors.getcosi.com
Live then archived for one year

REPLAY
Dial in number: 888-286-8010
International: 617-801-6888
Code: 43145952
Available until: August 17, 2006

COSI has announced they intend to present at the CIBC World Markets Consumer Growth Conference in Boston next week.

The conference will be available via simultaneous webcast and replay - you can get it here.

COSI announced that they will be opening their first Maryland location in Owings Mills, Maryland.

COSI just announced that they have hired Chris Carroll to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.