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Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. System-Wide Sales Increase 6.1 percent in Third Quarter

Leading bakery cafe opening several franchise bakeries

BURLINGTON, Vt. (October 24, 2007) – Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. today reported that third quarter system-wide gross sales were $41.52 million, compared with $39.13 million in 2006, marking a 6.1 percent increase. Revenue for comparable sales grew 2.1 percent at company locations and 2.2 percent system-wide for the third quarter ending
October 2, 2007. This period marks 14 consecutive quarters of growth for the fast casual leader.

During the third quarter Bruegger’s opened four franchise-operated bakeries bringing the total to 262 bakeries in 21 states. Franchisees have development commitments for nearly 110 new bakeries over the next few years, including a 20-unit commitment in southeastern Florida.

“In the third quarter we saw weekend sales continue to rise and an increase in iced coffee sales,” said Bruegger’s Chief Executive Officer James J. Greco. “Bruegger’s also introduced a delicious variety of new Signature Soups which has resulted in a 40 percent increase in soup sales.”

Bruegger’s expects to open 30 new bakeries this year and another 40 bakeries in 2008. New bakeries have just made their debut in North Carolina, southern California and South Carolina and expansion will continue in the fourth quarter in markets across the country.

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 265 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.