Burlington / VT. (bw) Bruegger´s Enterprises Inc. opened the first of several Bruegger´s bakery-cafes in Washington D.C.; a second D.C. location is planned for mid-April 2008. «The District of Columbia is a new market for Bruegger´s and we are proud to be in the nation’s capital», said CEO James J. Greco. «We recently opened other locations in the vicinity, with two bakeries in Alexandria. We look forward to developing this market and becoming a part of the community». The first Washington D.C.-area Bruegger´s opened in Virginia in February of 2006. There are currently plans to open two additional bakeries later this year in both Arlington and Washington D.C.
Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc., an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc., is a leader in the quick casual restaurant segment. Bruegger’s and its guest-focused team are dedicated to serving delicious, healthy food that brings guests back again and again. In approximately 260 neighbourhood bakery-cafes in 21 states, Bruegger’s offers a warm, comfortable setting for guests to enjoy a wholesome meal with family and friends. 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. Guests can count on innovative menu items, including fresh-made salads, whole wheat wraps, hearty soups, specialty and deli-made sandwiches, desserts, unique Fair Trade Certified coffee blends and original cream cheese flavors. Founded in 1983, Bruegger’s is headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and supports its neighbours in every community it serves.
