Bagel Bakery Expands Healthy Menu Offerings

GOLDEN, Colo., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels today announced several new offerings to help guests in the quest for discovering healthier menu choices without sacrificing flavor. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGL), the nation's largest operator of bagel bakeries and a leader in the quick casual segment of the restaurant industry, is helping guests lighten up with delicious new all natural chicken sandwiches, salads and low fat drink selections perfect for any adventure.

"As the weather warms up and people become more active, it's important to have choices for eating while on-the-go," said Einstein Noah CEO Paul Murphy. "Our efforts to expand the variety of healthier menu items, all with zero grams of trans fat per serving, demonstrates our continued commitment to offering deliciously, fresh food that's better for you."

Einstein Bros. Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Guests at Einstein Bros. will sink their teeth into four new, all natural chicken sandwiches big on flavor:

    -- Caesar Chicken on Onion Challah - Featuring a grilled, all natural
       chicken breast on top of crisp romaine lettuce with tomato, asiago
       cheese, Caesar dressing and Einstein Bros.' signature garlic spread,
       it's sure to whet guests' appetites.

    -- Grilled Chicken Bacon & Swiss - This delight combines an all natural
       chicken breast and crispy bacon with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The
       whole shebang is topped off with a creamy mustard spread and served on
       a soft Challah roll.

    -- Spicy Chicken on Onion Challah -This red chili grilled, all natural
       chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and a
       signature gorgonzola mayo will spark up any lunch or afternoon snack.

    -- Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce - On-the-go guests will drop everything
       to enjoy this grilled, all natural chicken breast marinated in chili
       lime vinaigrette and topped with Asian slaw on a soft Challah roll.

Guests at Einstein Bros. who have become thrilled by the new menu choices can also cool down this summer with one of the two new low fat blended drinks, Guava Banana or Papaya Yogurt. Bros. Blenders(TM) are also available in Strawberry, Vanilla or Cookies & Cream. Guests who need an extra kick can enjoy the Cafe Caramel, Cafe Latte or Cafe Mocha flavors.

More Time to Enjoy

All Einstein Bros. locations are extending hours of operation by one hour to provide guests with extra convenience to enjoy their favorite tastes. Whether grabbing an early dinner on the way home from work or picking up a grab-and-go item for the next day to seeking out the perfect late afternoon snack, all 416 locations will be open for your late day cravings until 6 p.m.

About Einstein Noah Restaurant Group

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. is a leading company in the quick casual restaurant industry that operates locations primarily under the Einstein Bros. and Noah's New York Bagels brands and primarily franchises locations under the Manhattan Bagel brand. The company's retail system consists of approximately 600 restaurants in 36 states and the District of Columbia. It also operates a dough production facility. The company's stock is traded under the symbol BAGL. Visit http://www.einsteinnoah.com for additional information.

Contact: Susan Wong, (303) 568-8016

Meredith Stevens, (303) 292-6655

SOURCE Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc.

CONTACT: Susan Wong, +1-303-568-8016, or Meredith Stevens,
+1-303-292-6655, both for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc.