Bruegger's Named Best Bagel Franchise

    DALLAS, TX, March 15, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AllBusiness.com, a critically acclaimed online resource for business professionals, today announced Bruegger's as its top franchisor in the bagel category, citing good financial health, longevity and brand awareness.

Known for its fresh-baked, authentic bagels and neighborhood feel, Bruegger's added franchise units in five states in 2009, including its first franchise location in the greater Chicago area and a location at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The company has 105 franchise units throughout the U.S., approximately 35 percent of the chain's 291 total units.

"With a strong sales to investment ratio and lower than average start up costs, combined with our commitment to brand excellence, our franchise is positioned for continued growth," said Chris Cheek, Vice President of Franchise Development. "We are humbled and appreciative of this recognition from AllBusiness."

AllBusiness.com ranks 300 "best of the best" opportunities for franchisees based on financial strength as identified by its parent company Dun and Bradstreet, along with longevity, growth, size and web visibility.

In addition to the nod from AllBusiness.com, QSR Magazine recently named Bruegger's one of its "10 Top Fast-Casual Franchise Deals," Fast Casual included the chain in its "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" and Entrepreneur Magazine once again named Bruegger's number one in the bagel category for 2009.

Bruegger's continues its expansion plans in 2010 with a combination of company owned and franchised locations.

Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. In its 291 locations in 25 states and the District of Columbia, Bruegger's is dedicated to serving delicious, authentically made food that brings guests back again and again. Famous for genuine New York-style bagels baked fresh throughout the day, Bruegger's also bakes an array of fresh breads on site including honey wheat and hearty white. Guests can chose a variety of menu items, all free of trans-fats, that include unique cream cheese flavors, breakfast sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups, sandwiches, panini and desserts. Every day the neighborhood bakery features a Fair Trade Certified(TM) coffee from Green Mountain Coffee(R) with a frequently changing menu reflecting seasonal and geographical specialties. Founded in 1983, Bruegger's is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and supports its neighbors in every community it serves. For more information, please visit www.brueggers.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brueggers.

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