LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Manhattan Bagel(R) is taking today's consumer taste preference for full-flavored sandwiches to new heights with the introduction of three authentic grilled chicken menu options. This fall, the popular bagel chain known for putting a contemporary flare on the classics is unveiling the Pesto Chicken, Chicken Cheesesteak and Thai Chicken sandwiches as part of its Grilled Chicken Choices. The tasty chicken sandwich trio debuted at Manhattan Bagel's 75-plus franchised locations on September 16.

"When guests sit down to eat Manhattan Bagel's food, we want them to taste our innovation. We want them to experience the 'wow factor' with each bite," said Dave Ammons, vice president of marketing. "Our three new grilled chicken offerings fit in perfectly with our goal to be at the leading edge of what casual bakery guests want."

Each of the new sandwiches present a unique experience for guests' taste buds. The Pesto Chicken comes on an Asiago roll and includes fresh pesto, melted provolone cheese, roasted red peppers and banana peppers-a zestful explosion of flavors. Grilled chicken meets Southeast Asian infusion with the Thai Chicken sandwich. A Thai ginger sauce with hints of chili peppers and lime tops shredded cabbage, lettuce, carrots, cucumber and fresh cilantro on a sesame roll. Lastly, the Chicken Cheesesteak-a steak roll plays host to a bed of sliced chicken that is topped with melted provolone cheese, grilled onions and roasted red peppers. All three offer new, trendy twists on popular consumer taste preferences. Plus, as is the case with all of Manhattan Bagel's sandwiches, the bagels and breads are baked on premises to ensure freshness and taste.

"Interesting and unusual combinations is what makes Manhattan Bagel stand out," added Ammons. "We pride ourselves on inventing new ways to win over meal-time crowds. We are committed to innovation."

In addition to this fall's selection of newly introduced sandwiches, uncommon combinations filling Manhattan Bagel's menu include such offerings as:

All of Manhattan Bagel's sandwiches are available on a choice of freshly baked bagels, breads and rolls including Asiago and sesame rolls, pesto focaccia bread, wraps and more than 17 flavors of bagels.

Limited Time Breakfast Offerings Extend Menu Options to Include Seasonal Favorites

This fall Manhattan Bagel will saturate some of its menu mainstays with traditional seasonal tastes to bring five new and distinguishable offerings. The limited time offers include:

The seasonal limited time offers will be available the same day as the new grilled chicken sandwiches, September 16.

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: Peter Jakel, (303) 568-8113 or pjakel@einsteinnoah.com