Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. Again Reports Record Revenues for Third Quarter

Quick-casual chain continues strong results Growth plans on track and more than 100 new bakeries planned by 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. (October 17, 2006) - Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. today reported that third quarter revenue for comparable sales grew 5.54 percent at company locations and 3.8 percent system wide for the third quarter ending October 3, 2006. Bruegger's gross sales at company locations for the third quarter totaled $23. 7million, up 15.4 percent from $ 20.6 million in 2005.

This is the tenth consecutive quarter of comparable restaurant sales growth for Bruegger's, marking a company record of consistent sales growth.

"We are pleased to see the positive momentum continue into the third quarter, a good indicator that the company continues on trend for a strong year of sales and profitablity," commented Bruegger's CEO James Greco. "Bruegger's recently opened a bakery in Charleston, the first of several new corporate markets in the coming months. We are also introducing new menu options -- a whole wheat Softwich™ as well as an artisan Ciabatta."

Bruegger's expects to open 25 new bakeries by Dec. 31 and 50 bakeries in both 2007 and 2008.

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 with 248 neighborhood bakery-cafes in 19 states. Bruegger's menu features a wide variety of authentic boiled and baked bagels, fresh-made salads, whole wheat wraps, hearty soups, specialty and deli made sandwiches, desserts, unique coffee blends and original cream cheese in an assortment of flavors. Founded in 1983, Bruegger's is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. 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