Timothy's World Coffee Opens First U.S. Location at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

    BURLINGTON, VT, April 05, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Timothy's World Coffee today announced expansion efforts into the U.S., with the opening of a cafe at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The decision comes at a time of significant growth for Vermont-based Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Threecaf Brands, which operates Timothy's cafes.

"Bruegger's existing operating infrastructure allows us to bring this famous Canadian brand to the U.S.," said Jim Greco, CEO of Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. "We are confident that the American consumer will appreciate the quality and variety of coffee choices featured at Timothy's World Coffee."

Bruegger's success in the Cleveland market, coupled with a strong local operating partner and the recognized need for premium coffee, makes the city and the airport location an ideal fit for a foray into the U.S.

Guests at the first U.S. Timothy's will appreciate the opportunity to explore and experience the wide selection of over 30 premium blends, including mild, medium and strong roasts, flavored and ethical coffees as well as a variety of specialty coffees made exclusively from 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified Espresso. All coffees may be paired with a sweet treat or savory snack from Timothy's broad menu selection of bakery items and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.

"Timothy's is a strong brand in Canada and has carved out a distinctive position in the market as being the global coffee experts. We are confident this will resonate with an American consumer base that demands high quality and choice when it comes to coffee and their coffee preferences," said Greco.

Timothy's plans on opening two more U.S. locations in the coming months, in West Roxbury, Mass. and St. Paul, Minn.

About Timothy's World Coffee & Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.
Since 1975, Timothy's World Coffee has been committed to providing coffee lovers across North America the finest authentic coffee from around the world in its warm and inviting cafes. Only the top one to five per cent of the world's finest Arabica beans meet Timothy's standards. With a network of enthusiastic franchisees, a Timothy's cafe quickly becomes part of any community as a daily ritual or meeting place. Timothy's World Coffee is part of Threecaf Brands, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Vermont-based Bruegger's Enterprises Inc., a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. The company operates 300 Bruegger's bakeries in North America. Threecaf Brands operates, manages and licenses close to 140 restaurants across Canada including Timothy's World Coffee, mmmuffins and Michel's Bakery Cafe.

Website: http://www.brueggers.com

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