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      <h3>Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels Opens at East Carolina University</h3>
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      <i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By: Einstein Noah Restaurant Group<br>
      Posted: 2007-08-20 15:55:16</i>
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      Filling up while hitting the books or darting off to classes has never been this tasty for East Carolina University students and faculty. <br><br>Whether they're sitting down to cram for exams or in need of a great start to their class schedule ahead of them, students and Faculty at the university can now grab a fresh bite to nosh on at the newest Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels campus location, which officially opened its doors for business Saturday. <br><br>Located in the heart of Campus at Wright Place, the restaurant is the 11th Einstein Bros. license location to open this year. The restaurant will offer a great tasting selection of Einstein Bros.' famous bagels and shmears, Darn Good Coffee(R), crisp, fresh salads, decadent sweets and eclectic sandwiches made with high quality ingredients. <br><br>"We are proud to bring Einstein Bros. to a world class institution like East Carolina University. Students, faculty and visitors alike will enjoy our great food in a warm, inviting space," said Paul Carolan, senior vice president of franchising and licensing operations. "As a leader in the fast-casual and bagel bakery segments, our brands are a great fit for the college environment." <br><br>With the opening, there are now 54 licensed Einstein Bros. Bagels on college campuses nationwide. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: BAGL) plans to open a total of 30-40 license locations this year. <br><br>"Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is in growth mode," said Paul Murphy, CEO. "I'm pleased to bring the unique recipes and baking heritage of the popular Einstein Bros. brand to the students and faculty members at East Carolina University." <br><br>About Einstein Noah Restaurant Group <br><br>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. <br>Contact: Peter Jakel, (303) 568-8113
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