Einstein Noah Invites Guests to Enjoy Autumn Season at its Restaurants

As the days grow shorter, the school year begins and cooler weather rolls in across the country, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BAGL) invites its guests to stop into Einstein Bros. (R) Bagels or Noah's(R) Bagels to enjoy the season with the return of its classic Fall flavors.

Beginning September 12, Einstein Bros. and Noah's guests around the country will be able to nosh on the popular Pumpkin Bagel shmeared with double whipped Pumpkin Cream Cheese; the Pumpkin Muffin topped with a buttery streusel, cinnamon crunch and a drizzle of cream cheese icing; or a buttery pumpkin-shaped Iced Sugar Cookie.

While they nosh on any of these rich fall flavors, our guests can sip on a cup of darn good(R) Autumn Roast Coffee, the new Pumpkin Latte or the Pumpkin Bros. Blender, which returns from last year's successful introduction.

"Our guests can't seem to get enough of the classic pumpkin flavors we offer during the season," said Jim Hood, Chief Marketing Officer for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group. "The comfortable neighborhood setting of our restaurants is simply perfect for kicking back and enjoying our craveable food made with high quality ingredients as the leaves begin to fall and the cooler temperatures surround you."

But guests with a craving for these seasonal favorites need to hurry in to their nearest Einstein Bros.' or Noah's restaurant, as the pumpkin flavors will be offered for only a limited time through the end of October or while supplies last.

"All good things, the autumn season and the classic pumpkin flavors at Einstein Bros. and Noah's included, must come to an end," Hood said. "But more good things always seem to follow, like the Holiday offerings we have planned to launch on Nov. 1."

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(R) brands and primarily franchises locations under the Manhattan Bagel(R) 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.

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