Bruegger's Expands Bakery-Cafe Experience In Eagan

New restaurant opens in Eagan Transit Station: Portion of grand opening day proceeds to benefit Eagan Athletic Association

EAGAN, Minn. (May 18, 2007) - Today, Lonjen, Inc., a Bruegger's franchisee, celebrated the grand opening of the newest Bruegger's bakery-cafe in the Eagan Transit Station at 3450 Pilot Knob Road. The Lonjen franchise group, led by principals Tom Jenkins, Walter Lonjen and Troy Lonjen, welcomed local business people, friends and family for a sneak preview party on Thursday night. A portion of the proceeds from today's grand opening celebration will be donated to the Eagan Athletic Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of the community's young people through athletics.

The Eagan Transit Station location has seating for more than 40 guests and will employ 15 people. This location features Bruegger's new bakery-cafe design which utilizes a soft color scheme, emphasizing natural textures and warm tones balanced with bright colors to make an inviting space for guests. The bakery also features free wireless Internet for guests.

To mark the occasion the Lonjen group was joined by representatives from Bruegger's, the Eagan Chamber of Commerce and the mayor's office for a ceremonial ribbon cutting during the sneak preview event on Thursday night.

"Bruegger's is a strong brand here in Minnesota and we are excited to offer guests a new, convenient location," said Troy Lonjen, Bruegger's franchisee. "Bruegger's gives guests healthy, delicious meal options that are fast and fresh. Many guests take advantage of our free Wifi service."

"Franchisees, like the Lonjen group, are an important part of our company and growth. Their first-hand knowledge of the area and the industry has been an asset to Bruegger's development in this market," said James Greco, Bruegger's CEO. "We are excited to continue growing with this franchisee in this market."

Kettle boiled first, Bruegger's bagels are baked fresh throughout the day to give them an authentic crunchy crust on the outside and a dense, chewy texture on the inside. In addition to fresh, hot bagels, Bruegger's offers an extensive menu that includes hand-crafted, fresh-tossed salads, made-to-order sandwiches and unique coffee blends, including a daily Fair Trade Certified blend. Bruegger's is one of the largest distributors of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Fair Trade Certified coffee.

The Lonjen group has been a Bruegger's franchisee since 2005 and currently operates another Bruegger's location in Hudson, Wisconsin. Their franchise agreement includes the development of three bakery-cafes.

More than 100 of Bruegger's 256 locations are operated by franchisee owners.

The bakery is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

About Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the quick casual restaurant segment. Bruegger's and its GUEST-focused team are dedicated to serving delicious, healthy food that brings guests back again and again. In approximately 260 neighborhood bakery-cafes in 21 states, Bruegger's offers a warm, comfortable setting for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal with family and friends. Famous for authentic boiled and baked bagels, Bruegger's bakers lend their expertise to crafting a variety of other stone-hearth baked breads, such as Ciabatta and the exclusive Softwich™. Guests can count on innovative menu items, including fresh-made salads, whole wheat wraps, hearty soups, specialty and deli-made sandwiches, desserts, unique Fair Trade Certified™ coffee blends and original cream cheese flavors. 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.

Contacts:

Bruegger's
Danielle Swift, Mason Onofrio Public Relations
(203) 393-1101 ext. 162
dswift@mason23.com