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™, a softer, square bagel ideal for sandwiches. In neighborhoods around the country, Bruegger's bakeries offer a warm, comfortable setting for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal with family and friends. Bruegger's also offers a rock solid investment opportunity for franchisees that have the drive to succeed in a nationally-recognized concept that places strong emphasis on the success and satisfaction of its franchisees.

We are well positioned to take advantage of the national trend toward quick casual restaurants. Our bakery-cafés offer an upscale menu, recognized for quality and variety that offers consumers healthy options and still maintains traditional favorites. Our products are made with all-natural ingredients, and we take pride in providing excellent guest service. Bruegger's franchisees are hard working, results-oriented people who appreciate the benefits of a proven system. They care about customers and enjoy providing healthy, nutritious food at a good value.

The company has been featured in top trade publications such as Nation's Restaurant News, Fast Casual, QSR, Chain Leader and Hospitality Technology, and has earned many industry accolades including:

• 2008 #8 Top 100 Movers and Shakers, Fast Casual
• Rated # 1 in category by Entrepreneur Franchise 500 (`05, `06, `07, `08)
• 2008 Ranked #15 in Large Systems, Franchise Business Review
• 2008 #199, Nation's Restaurant News Top 200 List
• 2007 Spirit Award, Nations Restaurant News and National Restaurant Association
• 2007 Top 50 Award, Franchise Business Review
• Rated #8 in Fast Casual's top Mover's & Shakers
• 2006 Best in Drive Thru, QSR
• 2006 Top 10 under 300, QSR