New menu items offer lower-calorie and affordable breakfast and lunch options.

Bruegger's Helps Keep New Year's Resolutions on Track

Burlington, VT  (RestaurantNews.com)  Losing weight and saving money are among the top five resolutions made each New Year’s Day, but they are also among the top vows broken. This year, Bruegger’s winter menu has options to make it easier for guests to keep their resolve.

Starting today, the bagel bakery chain will roll out its diet-friendly Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich. The sandwich features egg whites, turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and sun-dried tomato spread served on Bruegger’s new Five Grain Everything skinny bagel. (Introduced in 2011, the skinny bagel, available in any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties, has one-third fewer calories than a regular bagel without losing the flavorful, crispy crust.)

At just $3.99 (prices vary by location), Bruegger’s Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich makes a hearty yet calorie-conscious breakfast or lunch. Through April 3, the limited time offering will be part of Bruegger’s Under 500 Calorie menu, featuring more than 100 flavorful combinations of Bruegger’s cafe salads, sandwiches and soups.

Bruegger’s also has a new offering for customers watching their wallets in 2012 – Bagel Deli Trios, available until April 3. For just $6.99 at participating locations, customers can make their own combinations of a fresh bagel deli sandwich, a cup of Bruegger’s signature soup and a medium soft drink or bottled water for a quick, complete lunch that doesn’t cost a lot.

Customers can choose from Bruegger’s fresh deli sandwiches, such as turkey, roast beef, ham or garden veggie, and one of Bruegger’s signature soups, rotated both daily and seasonally. With seven different sandwiches and three daily soups, the combinations are nearly endless, but the value stays the same.

For those resolving to eat more bagels in 2012, Bruegger’s will now serve its signature soups or entree salads with a delicious new accompaniment – Bruegger Bites. The Bites are baked fresh each day at every Bruegger’s location with a different flavor featured daily: plain, Asiago or sesame.

For nutritional information on all Bruegger’s menu items, customers can visit www.brueggers.com/menu.

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This Labor Day, Bruegger’s is making it easier for guests to enjoy an extra-long, work-free weekend. The neighborhood bakery will sell its popular Big Bagel Bundles, an easy option to help feed families and out-of-town guests throughout the holiday, for $2 less than regular price with a coupon from Facebook.

The promotion begins Friday, September 2 and ends on Labor Day at participating Bruegger’s throughout the U.S. For location information go to Brueggers.com.

Known for serving up “America’s Best Bagels” baked fresh throughout the day at each of its 300 locations throughout the U.S., Bruegger’s Big Bagel Bundles include a baker’s dozen of America’s Best Bagels and two tubs of cream cheese. At $2 off the regular price, the bundles are a budget-friendly and tasty way to make breakfasts a snap this weekend.

“Weekends are our busiest times for bagel bundle sales,” said Scott Colwell, CMO of Bruegger’s. “In fact, two-thirds of our bundles are sold on Friday through Sunday. Labor Day is the perfect chance for Bruegger’s to give back to its customers and to encourage a relaxing weekend.”

A coupon is required and can be found on Bruegger’s Facebook page. Members of Bruegger’s Fresh News email club will also receive the coupon straight to their email inbox (if registered on or before August 30). Guests interested in joining the club for the first time can register at Brueggers.com. New members are also treated to a free bagel and cream cheese and other valuable offers throughout the year.

Famous for its genuine New York-style bagels baked fresh throughout the day, Bruegger’s offers its popular bagel bundle option year round to share with the office and friends or for family breakfast or lunches throughout the week.

McDonald’s has revealed its new sponsorship plans for the 2012 Olympic Games. The games will be held in London next year and the fast food chain is launching their Champions of Play for the Olympic Games promotion. The program will unite children from around the world to encourage a blend of healthy eating and daily exercise for life long health.

McDonald’s also reports profit growth for the eight straight quarter. This rise in profits, coming at a time when food costs are cutting the profits of other restaurant chains, is driven largely by low-cost beverages. McDonald’s new frozen lemonade has proven popular and is returning a fair profit on each sale, while returns on hamburgers drop as beef prices rise.

Labor shortages are being reported by restaurants across the state of Georgia after new laws were passed to cut down on immigration. The Georgia Restaurant Association reports that over 250 restaurant owners reported having trouble finding workers during the summer hiring season. 91 of survey respondents were against the immigration reform bill.

Big Apple Bagels was honored by Restaurant Business Magazine as one of the 50 fastest growing chains in America in the most recent issue. The chain has been around since 1993 but has recently experience a surge in popularity and expansion. The company is working on seven new locations due to an attractive franchise package.

Venus Williams, world renowned tennis star and health enthusiast, has joined the Jamba Juice team. Williams will serve as a celebrity spokesperson for the company as well as owning her own locations in the Washington D.C. and Maryland area. She chose the chain for its concern with the health needs of consumers and its tasty menu of smoothies and shakes.

Bruegger’s is adding new sandwiches to their menu in all restaurant locations based on their artisan Ciabatta bread. The chain is known for their New York style, freshly made bagels but is expanding lunch and dinner options as well. Two new paninis, the Turkey, Artichoke and Mozz and the Chicken Aioli Melt will soon be available.

Pizza Patrón, a new pizza chain offering new Hispanic flavors, is featuring the Toluqueña pizza until September. The pizza is topped with classics like pepperoni, ham and the Mexican sausage chorizo. The sausage was developed with the same blend of spices and ingredients as used by the artisans in Toluca, Mexico where chorizo originated.

Pizza Pizza will soon launch a new line of Italian sandwiches that includes four different options. Chicken Cutlet, Meatball Marinara, Spicy Italian Sausage and Veal subs are coming to all Pizza Pizza locations. These sandwiches are all traditional Italian recipes to balance out the innovative toppings of the pizzas on the menu.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has announced their plans to open a third restaurant of their newest concept brand. Coal Burger uses a coal fired oven like the ones used to give Grimaldi’s pizza its signature taste. This produces flavorful, charbroiled burgers very quickly. The new restaurant will open in Casa Paloma, Arizona.

Today Bruegger’s announced the addition of a new lineup of sandwiches made on artisan Ciabatta bread, adding to its expanding chef-inspired menu items.

Bruegger’s, known for its authentic New York style bagels, will add artisan-style Ciabatta to its daily selections, and two new panini creations which pair perfectly with the bakery’s new Ciabatta bread. Among Bruegger’s new panini options, guests can choose from either a Turkey, Artichoke and Mozz sandwich or a Chicken Aioli Melt.

The bakery’s new Turkey, Artichoke and Mozz panini features tomatoes, roasted turkey, fresh mozzarella and artichoke pesto and its Chicken Aioli Melt is made with chicken, cheddar cheese, garlic aioli mayo and topped with fresh spring mix. Both of these hearty, grilled-to-order sandwiches are offered at participating Bruegger’s for less than $7.

“The new artisan-style Ciabatta continues Bruegger’s tradition of providing guests with delicious and exciting sandwiches,” said Philip Smith, Bruegger’s Top Chef. “This old world bread with a crusty exterior and chewy interior perfectly complements our new ingredient combinations but also adds a new, favorable option to any of Bruegger’s made-to-order sandwiches.”

A long-time customer favorite, panini are enjoying resurgence in popularity, as noted by Rita Negrete, senior editor at Technomic. “During tough economic times,” she said, “consumers are more likely to turn to inexpensive foods they know and love. Panini combines utter simplicity with opportunities to showcase sophisticated cheeses, artisan breads and other unexpected ingredients.”

In addition to Bruegger’s new panini options, the bakery will also showcase its time-tested bagel, through September 27, and feature a Sesame Multigrain bagel (made skinny upon customer request) with Cucumber Dill cream cheese and seasonal Fair Trade Certified Wild Mountain Blueberry coffee, which can be ordered steaming hot or iced. Refreshing summer beverages will still be offered to beat the heat. Classic Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade and Iced Green Tea will be sold in the 300 plus bakeries until late September.

This month, Bruegger’s got the skinny on summer eating after launching its new Under 500 Calorie Menu, which provides guests with over 100 flavorful combinations of breakfast and lunch options with an emphasis on cutting calories without skimping on taste and quality.

Over a two-week period the bagel leader, with 300 locations across the U.S., polled more than 300,000 bagel fans through email and Facebook and found that 52 percent of respondents eat healthier in the summer while 43 percent always try to eat healthy.

In addition to questions about general eating habits, Bruegger’s asked for guest feedback on some of the items featured on its new Under 500 Calorie Menu – including the Café Salad and Skinny Bagels. Bruegger’s guests were pleased with the many choices offered by the new menu; nearly 40 percent of respondents like to make their own Café Salad from the many fresh ingredients available, while 27 percent were happy to have a lower calorie lunch option. The lower price was also favored by seven percent of respondents.

Bruegger’s findings line up with a recent survey by the NPD Group, in which the respected market research group found that respondents would feel more satisfied after restaurant visits if they had more healthful options available at the same prices as less healthful options, including on the value menu. (Consumers Define Healthy Eating When They Go Out To Eat).

When asked about their favorite under 500-calorie breakfast option, the greatest percentage of Bruegger’s customers chose the Classic Breakfast Bagel Sandwich – now available on a skinny bagel. For lunch, guests preferred the Skinny Herby Turkey – also a Bruegger’s longtime favorite now available on a skinny bagel. Twelve percent of respondents like breakfast for lunch!

“The survey confirmed that our guests desire healthy meal alternatives that don’t sacrifice taste and offer great value,” said Scott Colwell, Bruegger’s Chief Marketing Officer. “While our core product – America’s best bagel – continues to be a favorite, we are always seeking to offer new and innovative choices for our guests.

Bruegger’s developed their Skinny Menu program by studying the current marketplace, trends in nutritional labeling and guest preferences. With many choices under $5, Bruegger’s meets consumer demand for healthier choices offered at a fair price, while maintaining the variety and great taste that separates its bakeries from the rest of the pack.

Pennsylvania’s Main Line Pizza has tapped into a new form of marketing that has led to skyrocketing sales. Text message marketing sends a convenient message to any cell phone that has opted in to the messaging list. Restaurant owners can collect the numbers of customers, then send out promotions, coupons or reminders at any time.

Smashburger may be under a decade old, but the burger franchise is rapidly growing. The company recently signed new franchise development agreements that will lead to 63 new locations. Once these new restaurants are built the chain will have 463 locations across the country. This agreement also helps Smashburger break into four markets they have not yet tapped.

Bruegger’s is focusing on healthy eating for the summer and they’ve added new Cafe Salads to all location menus. The five new dishes include the Harvest Chicken Salad with diced chicken and apples over romaine lettuce. Others include the Sesame Chicken, Classic Cobb and Asian inspired Mandarin Medley. All five salads have less than 330 calories.

To celebrate Memorial Day weekend, Luby’s is offering a special deal on pies. You can pick up a freshly made Buttermilk Chess, Cherry, Coconut Meringue or Famous Pecan pie that serves up to eight people for just $7.99. Guests must pre-order by Thursday, May 26^th to receive this price and must pick up their pie over the Memorial Day weekend.

Most people don’t want to think about toilets or the associated waste while eating, but one themed restaurant in Taiwan is banking on the concept. Foods are served in small toilet shaped bowls at the aptly named Modern Toilet restaurant in Ximending. The restaurant started by selling chocolate soft serve exclusively, but became so popular that they expanded into a full menu.

McDonald’s will begin their fifth annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour shortly and they are proud to announce that Grammy Award winning Hezekiah Walker will be the main guest. Multiple stops in gospel churches in six cities including Atlanta and Philadelphia are planned. All of the concerts are free. Other guests include Myron Butler, Canton Jones and group 21:03.

To promote their new Grilled Chicken & Pecan Salad Sandwich, Arby’s held a taste test contest inviting guests to compare their sandwich to the chicken offered by Subway. When the votes were tallied, Arby’s won with over 8000 votes compared to Subways’ 1000. The chain also donated $25,000 to the No Kid Left Hungry campaign by charity Share Our Strength.

The parent company of Red Lobster and Olive Garden, Darden Restaurants, has added three new locations of its top three chains to the Arundel Mills shopping center in Hanover, MD. Between the two previously mentioned restaurants and a new LongHorn Steakhouse the company created over 350 new jobs. The locations were also built with energy saving designs and environmentally friendly materials.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing to make 2011 their biggest year for growth with the signing of an agreement for a new St. Cloud restaurant. A chairwoman of the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, Sheila Tepley, and a partner chose the restaurant for its quality food and popularity. The restaurant will open in June, 2011.

Today Bruegger’s announced the addition of a new line of “Cafe Salads” to its lunch menu. Part of its summer-long healthy menu initiative, the salads are available in five chef-created options at all of Bruegger’s 300 plus bakeries.

According to the National Restaurant Association, nutrition and health continue to be in high demand from consumers, along with a focus on value. Bruegger’s Cafe Salads meet this growing trend, offering guests fresh, great tasting options in a lunch portion size with fewer calories and all the taste. And, at just $4.99 (prices may vary by location), they meet guest demand for lower-cost healthy lunch options that deliver freshness and flavor.

“Our guests are trying to eat healthier but they still want a variety of new and exciting flavor combinations,” said Bruegger’s Chef Phillip Smith. “We are pleased to offer our guests these new salads. With their great flavor combinations and with five varieties to choose from, guests will forget they are eating healthy.”

The 24-ounce Cafe Salad is available in five different varieties including new combinations and old favorites. Each Cafe Salad has only 330 calories or less and is packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor.

In May and June, Bruegger’s will highlight the Harvest Chicken Salad, a new combination made with diced chicken, apples, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, a sprinkling of cheese and the chain’s newest dressing, strawberry vinaigrette — all tossed in romaine lettuce. Also available are the Classic Cobb, Sesame Chicken, Mandarin Medley and Chicken Caesar. All salads are also available in the larger “entree” size.

Also new to Bruegger’s summertime menu are Iced Green Tea and Lemonade Coolers. For the Iced Green Tea, Bigelow Tea created a blend specifically for Bruegger’s, which is iced and lightly sweetened for a refreshing addition to lunch, or any time of the day. Bruegger’s Lemonade Coolers can be ordered in Classic Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade, which is made with real pureed strawberries. Both are a refreshing treat and a tasty source of Vitamin C.

The bagel leader plans to roll out additional healthy options throughout the summer.

Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. The company operates 300 Bruegger’s Bakeries in North America (including 4 co-branded locations). In addition, it operates 137 Timothy’s World Coffee, mmmuffins and Michel’s Bakery Cafes in Canada through a wholly owned subsidiary, Threecaf Brands Canada Inc. BEI’s portfolio of brands is dedicated to serving a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options, made with high quality simple ingredients. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and supports its neighbors in every community it serves.

Zagat has released their newest survey for New Jersey. Over 1,000 restaurants were rated by over 6,000 diners. Top winners include Red Bank’s Nicholas, which received an average score of 29 out of 30 points, and newcomer Picnic that received 27 out of 30 points. Anyone interested in reading the reviews can access them Zagat.com or read them in the 2011-2012 Guide.

The Zagat survey gave the Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant a great review. The restaurant, which is located in Montclair, New Jersey, was lauded for its unique menu of Ethiopian finger foods and cool, calm atmosphere. The homemade injera bread, a spongy flatbread, was singled out by reviewers as the restaurants best feature.

As summer arrives McDonald’s is reintroducing their popular Asian Salad. It returns this month and will be available nationwide until September. The salad features a bed of romaine Leninist topped with Asian inspired ingredients like edamame and a special low-fat sesame ginger dressing. Customers can also top their Asian salad with crispy fried or grilled chicken.

Boondocks BBQ & Grill may only have 12 tables, but they’re about to be featured on the Food Network. The popular show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives will visit the Boondocks Grill in one of the 15 episodes in their upcoming season, which begins next week. The owners of the restaurant aren’t sure which of the episodes they will be featured in.

Culver’s, one of the only fast food chains left in America still serving frozen custard, is now offering a new mini mixer size for their popular Concrete Mixer blended dessert. The concrete mixer blends your choice of any of Culver’s famous frozen custard flavors with a variety of interesting mix ins. The mini mixers size is designed for customers who can’t finish a larger size.

White Castle is adding a new menu item by topping their famous fries with bacon and ranch dressing. They are also adding two new sliders with the bacon and cheddar slider and the bacon and ranch slider. All three new menu items will only be available until July 2. customers can pick up coupons for these new bacon flavored items on Facebook or the White Castle webpage.

Luby’s is reintroducing three favorite entrées for the summer season at participating restaurants. Diners can once again enjoy the honey barbecue chicken, served with onion rings, or the mushroom chicken madeira with wine sauce and fresh mushrooms. The grilled Summer tilapia will also be returning accompanied by cheese tortellini.

Bagel lovers who are watching their waist lines should head down to their local Bruegger’s location to try the new Skinny Bagel. The bagel tastes and feels the same as any other, but it has 100 fewer calories. The recipe hasn’t changed – the chain found a way to cut their regular bagels that removes about a third of the center of the bagel without damaging the crust.

Today, Bruegger’s announced the first ever “Skinny Bagel,” with the same taste and texture as a classic bagel, but with 100 fewer calories.

Just in time for summer, Bruegger’s Skinny Bagel will be offered in all of the bagel leader’s 300 locations. Guests can order any of Bruegger’s 15-plus varieties “skinny,” due to Bruegger’s unique process. Instead of changing the recipe of its time-tested, New York-style bagel, Bruegger’s cuts the bagels using a patented knife, removing approximately one-third of the bagel’s center but preserving its unique eggshell crust and delicious toppings. The result? Guests have a lower calorie option without sacrificing variety or taste.

“With 62 percent of national consumers planning on eating healthier in 2011,” said CEO Jim Greco, “Bruegger’s is excited to offer our guests a healthier option without sacrificing any of the flavor they have come to expect from our bagels.”

Unique to the marketplace, the Skinny Bagel offers guests the flexibility to order any of their favorite bagel combinations or sandwiches, skinny or regular, rounding out the bagel leader’s comprehensive menu of healthy breakfast and lunch choices.

“We developed the Skinny Bagel in response to our guests’ preferences,” said Bruegger’s Top Chef Philip Smith. “Because of our unique process guests can cut calories without giving up any of the great flavors and choices they’ve come to expect from Bruegger’s.”

In May and June, Bruegger’s will also roll out a new turkey sausage option, to be featured with the new low-calorie bagel in the Skinny Zesty Egg White Sandwich, a limited time offer. This breakfast option, with about 410 calories, features egg whites, turkey sausage, Swiss cheese and sundried tomato spread on guest’s chosen variety of skinny bagel. The bagel leader plans to roll out additional healthy options throughout the summer.

All of Bruegger’s bagels – including skinny bagels – are baked fresh in each bakery all day, every day and are made with just five simple ingredients, with no additives or preservatives.

Restaurants across the nation are stepping up to offer tax weary Americans a break this year with special deals and offers.  Following is a sampling of what restaurant guests can look forward to.

Arby’s has declared Friday, April 15 as Free FryDay at locations nationwide.  Arby’s signature Curly Fries are beloved for their appealing shape and flavor. To receive a free value size of these perfectly seasoned ringlets, you must print off a coupon from Arby’s Facebook page and bring it to any Arby’s location during regular business hours on Friday, April 15.

Chili’s Grill & Bar is offering a free appetizer or dessert with a purchase of an entree, at participating locations nationwide during normal business hours Monday, April 18.  To take advantage of the tax break offer, simply click here to open and print the coupon. Guests may also redeem the special by displaying the coupon code on their smartphones to servers. Offer does not include the Triple Dipper appetizer.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro will reward guests nationwide with a 15 percent discount on April 18.  The Tax Relief promotion includes all guests of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and applies to every dine in and take-out order. On April 18 only, all food orders will be discounted 15 percent. The discount is not valid with alcoholic beverages or Happy Hour food and beverage items. Warrior Card holders will receive 15% off their food purchases.

On Friday, April 15, guests are invited to join McCormick & Schmick’s in the bar for an Early Filers Happy Hour, featuring tax relief drink specials and their famous Happy Hour bar food menu. On Monday, April 18, McCormick & Schmick’s will host an all-day Tax Relief Procrastinators Celebration, featuring a variety of $10.40 entrée specials (available in the bar only) and tax relief drink specials. For extra tax relief, all guests who make a purchase in the bar during Happy Hour on April 15 and all day on April 18 will receive a $10.40 dining certificate (while supplies last) for use during their next dining experience at the restaurant.

Participating U.S. mall-based Cinnabon bakeries, as well as Schlotzsky’s and Carvel co-brand locations, will give away two free Classic Cinnabon Bites on Monday, April 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. while supplies last. Limit one offer per guest during the entire promotion.

Bruegger’s, a national bagel leader with more than 300 locations across the U.S., is offering IRS-weary guests its popular Big Bagel Bundles for just $10.40. Because of this year’s tax day extension, Bruegger’s will offer the deal from April 15 through April 18, 2011.  Guests who are interested in taking advantage of the special are asked to download and print the tax day coupon, which can be found on Bruegger’s Facebook page through April 18th.

Every day in April from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at participating IHOP locations, kids 12 and under can enjoy one free meal with the purchase of each adult entrée. Kids can choose from one of 14 menu items that are all kid-pleasers, including Cheeseburgers, Macaroni & Cheese, Create-A-Face Pancake, Crispy Chicken Strips and Grilled Cheese. Served with fresh fruit, each mouth-watering meal delivers on the flavors kids like most while keeping to under 600 calories to help fit nutrition goals.

Bruegger’s, a national bagel leader with more than 300 locations across the U.S., is offering IRS-weary guests its popular Big Bagel Bundles for just $10.40. Because of this year’s tax day extension, Bruegger’s will offer the deal from April 15 through April 18, 2011.

Tax day may have lightened guests’ wallets, but Bruegger’s wants to help them enjoy America’s Best Bagels at a special price. With 13 bagels and two tubs of Bruegger’s cream cheese included, a Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 is a big savings on a gift to share with friends and colleagues or a treat to take home to the family.

“We decided to sell our Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 so our guests would associate 1040 with a delicious treat – instead of the dreaded tax form,” said Jim Greco, Bruegger’s CEO. “Hopefully the discount will also help brighten the day for our guests.”

Guests who are interested in taking advantage of the special are asked to download and print the tax day coupon, which can be found on Bruegger’s Facebook page through April 18th.

For each bundle, guests can hand select 13 of Bruegger’s authentic, New York-style bagels and choose two flavors of cream cheese for pairing. Each of Bruegger’s 15-plus bagel varieties is kettle boiled and baked fresh all day in each bakery and its cream cheese, which is sold in more than ten flavors, is made with premium milk and cream and cold packed to keep ingredients fresh. According to 75,000 Bruegger’s guests who recently participated in Bruegger’s National Bagel Day Survey, the most popular bagel flavors include Asiago Parmesan, Everything, Plain and Cinnamon Raisin while the favorite cream cheese flavors are Veggie and Plain.

Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. The company operates 300 Bruegger’s Bakeries in North America (including 5 co-branded locations). In addition, it operates 137 Timothy’s World Coffee, mmmuffins and Michel’s Bakery Cafes in Canada through a wholly owned subsidiary, Threecaf Brands Canada Inc. BEI’s portfolio of brands is dedicated to serving a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options, made with high quality simple ingredients. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and supports its neighbors in every community it serves.

Bruegger’s Enterprises, a leading operator of bakery-cafés and an affiliate of private investment firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc., today announced that it has been acquired by Le Duff America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Groupe Le Duff SA. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

Bruegger’s is a leading operator and franchisor of fast casual bakery-cafés specializing in bagels, breads, wraps, signature sandwiches, crisp salads, hearty soups, natural cream cheeses, gourmet coffee, and desserts. Headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, Bruegger’s was founded in 1983 with an emphasis on convenience in order to better serve customers with busy lifestyles. Bruegger’s was acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital in 2003 at a time when both sales and profitability were declining. 

Since the acquisition by a Sun Capital affiliate, Bruegger’s has reduced the Company’s cost base, remodeled nearly all locations, introduced new product lines, and significantly increased store count through the opening of new Company-operated and franchised units as well as through add-on acquisitions. As a result, sales at Bruegger’s have increased by 76% while EBITDA has more than doubled since acquisition and the Company has grown into the second largest chain of bakery-cafés across the U.S. and Canada. Bruegger’s operates under the Bruegger’s, Timothy’s Coffees of the World, Michel’s Baguette, and mmmuffins brands in Canada. 

“We are pleased to add Bruegger’s as the newest member of our international family of brands” said Louis Le Duff, founder of Groupe Le Duff SA, a global bakery and restaurant company established in 1976 in Brest, France.  Today headquartered in Rennes, France, Groupe Le Duff SA has had a presence in North America since 1987 and the acquisition of Bruegger’s is part of a broader growth strategy which includes strategic acquisitions and organic growth; 70 new restaurants and bakeries are planned this year alone.  With the acquisition of Bruegger’s, Groupe Le Duff SA becomes the second largest company in the café-bakery sector in the world, with sales of more than $US1.53 billion, more than 1,100 restaurants and bakeries, and approximately 13,400 employees. 

“We are thrilled to partner with a Company that shares our passion for hospitality and great food,” said Claude Bergeron, CEO of Le Duff America, Inc.  “The management team will continue to be led by Jim Greco as Chief Executive Officer of Bruegger’s based upon the outstanding foundation that Jim and his team have established under Sun Capital’s ownership.  The addition of Bruegger’s to our North American operations combined with our other brands, La Madeleine, Brioche Dorée and Bridor, reinforces our position in the café-bakery segment and is aligned with our multi brand strategy.” 

“We are very excited to join the Groupe Le Duff family of café and bakery restaurants,” said Greco. “They are an ideal partner, and our combined expertise will help enhance Bruegger’s stable of brands and expand our concepts across North America through both company-owned and franchised bakery cafés.” 

“We are pleased with the tremendous progress and growth that Bruegger’s has made under our ownership and under the leadership of Jim Greco,” said M. Steven Liff, Senior Managing Director at Sun Capital. “This transaction will allow a new owner to build on the positive momentum at Bruegger’s and continue supporting growth in the business.” 

Piper Jaffray & Co. and North Point Advisors, LLC acted as financial advisors to the sellers in connection with the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to the sellers in connection with the transaction. 

Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melancon, a Montreal based law firm, and K&L Gates LLP, a Dallas based law firm, acted as legal advisors for the buyer, Le Duff America, Inc. 

Bruegger’s is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. With locations in 26 states, the District of Columbia and several Canadian provinces, 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 that include unique cream cheese flavors, breakfast sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups, sandwiches, paninis and desserts, with a frequently changing menu reflecting seasonal and geographical specialties. Every day the neighborhood bakery features a Fair Trade Certified coffee offering from Green Mountain Coffee. Founded in 1983, Bruegger’s is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and supports its neighbors in every community it serves. In November 2009, Bruegger’s acquired the restaurant operations of Timothy’s Coffees of the World. For more information, please visit www.brueggers.com or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brueggers. 

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in–house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 260 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $40 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates with offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.

Groupe Le Duff, “Le plaisir et la santé dans l’assiette”, is a global bakery and restaurant company headquartered in Rennes, France. With a presence in more than 50 countries around the world, Groupe Le Duff and its North American subsidiary, Le Duff America, Inc. operate under the brand names Ristorante del Arte, Brioche Dorée, Fournil de Pierre, La Madeleine, Au Pain Doré and Ferme des Loges. In addition to its restaurant operations, Groupe Le Duff is also a major supplier of frozen breads and pastries to the wholesale market through subsidiaries Bridor Inc., with four plants supplying Canada and the United States, and Bridor France, which supplies the French and European markets. For more information, please visit http://www.groupeleduff.com/en.

This spring, Bruegger’s will offer its guests new flavors, including a new breakfast bagel sandwich served on one of Bruegger’s guests’ favorite bagel flavors and a spicy new cream cheese flavor; and will add to its popular “Choose Two” lunch value menu.

Starting March 9, the 300-unit fast casual leader will introduce the Asiago Florentine Egg Sandwich, a perfect blend of flavors featuring Bruegger’s new Light Smoked Red Pepper cream cheese, sausage and a spinach omelet served on an Asiago Parmesan bagel — voted one of Bruegger’s top flavors during the chain’s National Bagel Day survey. In the survey nearly 70,000 Bruegger’s fans voted on their favorite bagel and cream cheese, with the Asiago Parmesan bagel coming in as guests’ second favorite.

The winner of the National Bagel Day survey, the Everything Bagel, will also be featured on Bruegger’s menu line up this spring. Chef Philip Smith has chosen the top ranked bagel for his “Baker’s Choice,” pairing it with his new cream cheese creation, Light Smoked Red Pepper, and a cup of Rain Forest Nut Coffee.

“The smoky spice of the new Light Smoked Red Pepper Cream Cheese goes perfectly with many of our bagels, especially the savory Asiago Parmesan and spicy Everything bagels,” said Smith. “We think both of our new offerings will be a hit with our guests.”

For lunch, Bruegger’s is featuring its “Choose Two” pairing, a great value starting at just $5.99 (depending on location). This spring the soup and sandwich combo will feature half of a bakery fresh sandwich or panini with a cup of any soup. Guests can choose from a variety of chef-developed sandwiches made from freshly baked breads and flavorful ingredients such as the Turkey Chipotle Club on honey wheat bread, Leonardo da Veggie, or a Primo Pesto Chicken panini — all made fresh to order. Bruegger’s signature soups change daily and all have less than 300 calories per 8 ounce serving.

Bruegger’s Enterprises has announced continued sales growth during the fourth quarter ending December 28, 2010. The 437-unit restaurant operator recognized sales of $63.2 million, a 3.6 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2009. Total system sales for the year were $254.5 million, a 2.8% increase over 2009.

Bruegger’s namesake brand added 16 franchise, corporate and co-branded bakeries during the past year. Same store sales were up by 4.3 percent on company units and 3.1 percent system-wide for the 4th quarter. Bruegger’s expects continued growth for 2011.

Threecaf Brands Canada, Bruegger’s Canadian subsidiary, saw a 1.4 % percent increase in comparable sales during the fourth quarter. Threecaf includes Timothy’s World Coffee, which has 93 units and Michel’s Bakery Cafe with 14 units operating in Canada.

“2010 was a year of consistent revenue growth for our brands,” said Bruegger’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Greco. “We believe the investments we made to the brand will continue to pay dividends in 2011.”

Highlights:

- Bruegger’s completed renovation of 45 bakeries in 2010, including 14 bakeries in Boston, Connecticut and Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2010. The bagel leader anticipates completing another 40 renovations in 2011.

- Bruegger’s opened three new bakeries and added new franchisees in Danbury, Connecticut and Orlando, Florida during Q4. Threecaf Brands opened two new Timothy’s World Coffee locations in Toronto during the fourth quarter.

- In January, 2011, Threecaf opened a new co-branded Bruegger’s/mmmuffins in Toronto, a new Timothy’s location in New Brunswick, a new Michel’s Bakery Cafe and remodeled a Michel’s in Ottawa.

- Growing its presence in non-traditional locations, Bruegger’s will open in the Asheville Regional Airport in early 2011. The company’s first U.S.-based Timothy’s will open at Cleveland Hopkins Airport in Q2 2011. Later in the year, Bruegger’s will open its first bakery on a military base in San Diego.

Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. The company operates 300 Bruegger’s Bakeries in North America (including 4 co-branded locations). In addition, it operates 137 Timothy’s World Coffee, mmmuffins and Michel’s Bakery Cafes in Canada through a wholly owned subsidiary, Threecaf Brands Canada Inc. BEI’s portfolio of brands is dedicated to serving a wide variety of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options, made with high quality simple ingredients. Founded in 1983, the company 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.

Today, Bruegger’s announced that it will donate approximately $90,000 to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – largely the result of its “Bottomless Mug” campaign, which ran October 27, 2010 through January 31, 2011. Throughout the campaign, the fast casual leader donated a portion of proceeds from sales of the bakery’s popular Bottomless Mugs and asked generous guests to donate spare change (and more) during its first-ever Free Coffee Day in November 2010.

The campaign was Bruegger’s first national fundraiser to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the first time the bagel leader, with 300 locations in 26 states, donated a portion of proceeds from sales of its popular Bottomless Mug. Guests who purchased the Bottomless Mug receive unlimited free refills of coffee, tea or soft drinks for a full year — and helped sick and injured children by supporting children’s hospitals in Bruegger’s neighborhoods.

“We have a strong commitment to our local communities,” said Bruegger’s CEO, Jim Greco. “Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals reflects these core values and was a wonderful partner to our local bakeries. Together we were able to raise awareness and funds for the outstanding local children’s hospitals and the children they help so valiantly every day.”

Bruegger’s guests were winners too. The restaurant group estimates that it gave away more than 40,000 free cups of coffee on Free Coffee Day. Guests generously donated much more than the price of a cup of coffee, all to benefit the great cause.

“So many people benefited from this campaign,” said Shirley Rogers, senior vice president, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “Most importantly the kids and families at the local hospitals have a new advocate, but Bruegger’s guests, team members and all of our staff enjoyed the campaign too.”

Today Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. announced a new partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, a charity that raises funds for 170 children’s hospitals throughout North America.

October 27 will kick off Bruegger’s first company-wide fundraising program with Children’s Miracle Network. The bagel chain, with 299 locations in 26 states, will support the charity by donating a portion of proceeds from sales of its popular Bottomless Mug Club. Guests who purchase the mug will not only receive unlimited free refills of coffee, tea or soft drinks for a full year — they’ll also contribute to a great cause. Every mug purchased between Oct. 27 and Dec. 31, 2010 will help sick and injured children by supporting children’s hospitals in Bruegger’s markets.

To give all their guests a taste of the savings – and Bruegger’s delicious Green Mountain Coffee – the chain will host a Free Coffee Day at all of its locations on Wednesday, November 10 until 2 p.m. Guests can get into the fundraising efforts that day by donating their spare change (or more) at canisters located at the register. Bruegger’s hopes to raise $100,000 this year to benefit children’s hospitals in the neighborhoods it serves.

“We have a strong commitment to our local communities,” said Bruegger’s CEO, Jim Greco. “Children’s Miracle Network reflects these core values and allows everyone associated with Bruegger’s – our guests, employees and franchisees – to make miracles happen in their own neighborhoods.”

Bruegger’s estimates that Bottomless Mug Club members save more than $300 per year by taking advantage of the year long refills of coffee, tea and soda.

“By raising money for Children’s Miracle Network, Bruegger’s is giving its customers an opportunity to help kids and families in their communities while enjoying a cup of their favorite coffee,” said Shirley Rogers, senior vice president, Children’s Miracle Network. “Each dollar stays local, so Bruegger’s customers will be supporting a children’s hospital near them.”

Bruegger’s “Bottomless Mugs” are sold at Bruegger’s 299 locations, while supplies last. Locations and hours of operation can be found at www.brueggers.com.

Bruegger’s, with 299 units across the U.S., offers diners a great deal on a hearty, autumn-inspired meal.

For a limited time only, the bakery cafe operator will feature its “Perfect Pair,” a lunch or dinner combination of a Ham and Cheddar Panini with a cup of Butternut Squash soup.

About the combination, Bruegger’s head chef Philip Smith said, “The sweetness of Butternut Squash Soup contrasts nicely with the toasted savory flavors of the Ham and Cheddar panini.”

The new “Perfect Pair” offers classic hearty fare with zesty, complementary flavors, and, at a suggested price of $6.49, a great value.

Bruegger’s will also bring back its popular Asiago-topped Bagel Bowl this fall. The bagel chain’s version of the bread bowl is made from its unique Softwich dough, freshly baked each day in the authentic style of its bagels and sprinkled with flavorful Asiago cheese for an added zest. Any of Bruegger’s daily soup options can be served up in a Bagel Bowl for a suggested price of $3.99.

Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. In its 299 locations in 26 states, the District of Columbia and Toronto, 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 that include unique cream cheese flavors, breakfast sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups, sandwiches, panini and desserts, with a frequently changing menu reflecting seasonal and geographical specialties. Every day the neighborhood bakery features a Fair Trade CertifiedTM coffee from Green Mountain Coffee . 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.

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. will join thousands of restaurants this month in a fight against childhood hunger during Share Our Strength’s annual Great American Dine Out, a week-long national restaurant event in cities across the United States. Scheduled from September 19-25, 2010, the event raises funds for No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength’s national campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015 and help connect kids to the food they need to live healthy, active lives.

Bruegger’s is asking its guests to join in this important cause. Beginning September 19, guests can purchase coupon books in any of the chain’s 299 locations. A $20 value, the book is filled with discounts and free items to be used throughout the year. Most importantly, all proceeds from the $3 book will go directly to Share our Strength and its important mission of ending childhood hunger. More details are available at www.brueggers.com.

The Great American Dine Out raised nearly $800,000 in 2009 from 4,000 participating restaurants. Each year, generous restaurant partners donate a portion of the week’s sales, offer special promotions or collect donations from their customers. This is Bruegger’s second year of participation, and the bakery cafe operator hopes to double its contribution and raise at least $25,000 for the worthy cause.

“Bruegger’s continually supports its neighbors in every community we serve, through national efforts and local fundraisers,” said James J. Greco, CEO of Bruegger’s. “Great American Dine Out gives us a way to engage customers in a worthy cause and to join with our industry colleagues to make a real difference in the lives of children.”

For a list of participating restaurants and more information about Share out Strength’s Great American Dine Out, please visit www.GreatAmericanDineOut.org.

What’s better than a bagel and cream cheese? A free bagel and cream cheese. To satisfy those cravings, Bruegger’s has launched the America’s Best Bagel campaign, offering one of America’s best-tasting bagels and cream cheese in return for two mouse clicks.

Facebook users can access a coupon for a free Bruegger’s bagel and cream cheese by clicking on one of Bruegger’s Facebook ads promoting the offer, or on the tab dedicated to the offer on Bruegger’s Facebook page. Users need only to “like” Bruegger’s first, and then click their way to the coupon download. The coupon is available one time each to all Facebook users, not just new fans.

For almost 30 years, Bruegger’s has been satisfying the demanding tastes of American bagel connoisseurs. Bruegger’s is the only national chain that kettle boils and bakes bagels fresh all day long on stone hearths in each of its bakeries. The authentic, New York-style bagels are made simply with just five basic ingredients and never contain preservatives or chemicals that can be found in Bruegger’s competitors’ bagels.

Brandishing the slogan, “Everything Else is Just Toast,” Bruegger’s launched the free Facebook offer to give everyone a taste of a truly authentic bagel.

“We pride ourselves on making the best bagels available,” said Bruegger’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Greco. “We’re excited to use Facebook to create new fans of our time-tested, authentic bagels.”

In 2009, the bagel maker sold 87 million bagels at nearly 300 bakeries in the U.S. Topping all those bagels was more than 2.5 million pounds of cream cheese. Bruegger’s is also credited with creating the world’s largest bagel on August 27, 2004. The oversized bagel weighed in at 868 pounds and required 1,100 pounds of dough, 900 gallons of water and a bake time of 10 hours.

It was six years ago when Bruegger’s CEO Jim Greco launched a redesign initiative intended to take the bakery restaurant chain to its next level of maturity.
 
Greco is now leading the company’s third-generation store redesign that features a bagel baking display, an extended self-service coffee bar and a timeless color palate of pale yellow and dark chocolate brown.
 
“I always thought one of the biggest mistakes restaurants make is they get complacent,” Greco said. “Years go by and (operators) don’t do anything. Then it starts to impact sales … and they can’t do anything. We’re trying to stay ahead of that.”
 
Greco was at the April 21 Cincinnati opening of Bruegger’s first redesigned location. Four more will open by April 30 and a total of 50 are expected to unveil by the end of 2010.

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This month, Bruegger’s Bagels, the 295-unit bakery chain, will introduce its next generation bakery prototype, paving the way for an updated look that will become a staple for the bagel leader.

The first prototypes will be completed in Charlotte, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh by April 30, with plans to complete 50 remodels in 2010. Over the next three years, Bruegger’s will renovate hundreds of bakeries at a total cost of more than $10 million.

The new design, developed by Columbus-based design and development firm WD Partners, further spotlights Bruegger’s unique offering – genuine New York-style bagels baked fresh all day in each bakery. The new prototypes will feature a brick and stone hearth in the bagel display area and guests can watch bagels being kettle-boiled and baked in the traditional style. The ordering station will take a cue from European bakeries, with a wider array of fresh baked goods, including desserts and freshly baked breads.

Interiors will provide guests with a warmer, more inviting experience featuring cozy seating and a new community table; perfect for enjoying the bakery’s free Wi-Fi or gathering with friends. Colorful dishware will be added to enhance the enjoyment of Bruegger’s signature menu items. The new bakery will also offer espresso, new to Bruegger’s, along with a self-service coffee bar with coffee options that change seasonally, including Fair Trade CertifiedTM blends.

“This design represents the future of our bakeries,” said Jim Greco, CEO of Bruegger’s. “Our guests have given us so much over the years, we’re happy to give them a new way to enjoy Bruegger’s. To show our appreciation to the community, we’ll also launch a fundraiser for the local children’s hospitals in conjunction with the grand re-openings.”

For its grand re-openings, Bruegger’s will partner with the Children’s Miracle Network and the local children’s hospital in each of the five cities introducing a redesign. During the week of April 26 – May 2, a portion of proceeds from every bagel dozen purchased at any bakery in Charlotte, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Pittsburgh will be donated back to the Children’s Miracle Network hospital in that city.

To showcase the new bakeries, Bruegger’s will also host a celebration in each market including a ‘bagel cuisine’ demonstration by Bruegger’s Chef Philip Smith, recently featured on the Food Network’s “Unwrapped.”

Locations will not be closed during the renovations.

Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leader in the fast casual restaurant segment. In its 295 locations in 26 states, the District of Columbia and Toronto, 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 that include unique cream cheese flavors, breakfast sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, hearty soups, sandwiches, paninis and desserts, with a frequently changing menu reflecting seasonal and geographical specialties. Every day the neighborhood bakery features a Fair Trade CertifiedTM coffee from Green Mountain Coffee . 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.

Tuesday February 9th is National Bagel Day, a day that Bruegger’s Bagels, founder of the retail bagel concept and holder of the Guinness Book of World Records’ title for largest bagel, takes very seriously.

Americans take bagel eating seriously, too. Americans eat an estimated 3 billion bagels annually, an average of about 11 per person, according to the New York Times.

In honor of National Bagel Day, Bruegger’s surveyed approximately 75,000 fans, via Facebook and email. More than 60 percent of respondents said they have a bagel for a snack, breakfast or lunch at least once per week. Five percent of the respondents are hardcore bagel eaters – they eat them every day!

In the category of favorite bagel flavor, the winners are:

- The Everything Bagel. 22.8% of respondents chose this flavor as their favorite.

- Cinnamon-Raisin. 12.5% of respondents liked it a little sweet.

- Sesame. 10.8% of respondents liked bagels on the seedy side.

- Bruegger’s Asiago Parmesan bagel was a write-in favorite followed by whole wheat and rosemary olive oil bagels.

In the category of favorite bagel topping, the winners are:

- Plain cream cheese. 21% like it plain.

- Honey walnut cream cheese. 13.8% were nutty for honey walnut.

- Butter. 12% want to “stick” to the basics.

- Peanut butter and jalapeno cream cheese were write-in favorites.

- Naked. 3% of respondents thought Bruegger’s bagels were perfect just as they are – without any spread.

In 1983, when Bruegger’s was founded, bagels were a northeast regional favorite. Today, Bruegger’s sells bagels in 291 locations across 25 states.

“Bagels have become an American tradition loved by generations of families,” said James Greco, Bruegger’s CEO. “We pride ourselves on making the most authentic bagels available, and are pleased to share the centuries-old, time-tested tradition with our guests.”

Bagels rose in popularity in the U.S. late in the 1960s through the automated production and distribution of frozen bagels by bagel bakers Harry Lender and Florence Sender. Before Nord Brue and Mike Dressell started Bruegger’s in 1983, they worked with a professional bagel baker from New York City for 2 1/2 years to perfect their recipe and baking process. The authentic, New York-style bagel is made with just five ingredients – flour, salt, yeast, water and malt. The dough is freshly baked throughout the day in each of Bruegger’s bakeries, resulting in the product billions of Americans clamor for each year.

In 2009, Bruegger’s sold 87 million bagels. Topping all those bagels was more than 2.5 million pounds of cream cheese. Bruegger’s is also credited with creating the world’s largest bagel on August 27, 2004. The oversized bagel weighed in at 868 pounds and required 1,100 pounds of dough, 900 gallons of water and a bake time of 10 hours.

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 coffee from Green Mountain Coffee 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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