Einstein Bros. Bagels Opens Second San Diego International Airport Location

Feb. 3, 2014
Operated by Mission Yogurt, Inc., the new concept is located in Terminal 2, pre-security

San Diego, CAJanuary 27, 2014 – Einstein Noah Restaurant Group and Mission Yogurt, Inc. are pleased to announce the opening of Einstein Bros.® Bagels at San Diego International Airport. The new restaurant, designed with the chain’s newest contemporary features, is conveniently located in Terminal 2, pre-security. The national fresh-baked bagel leader also operates another outpost in Terminal 1 East.

“With the addition of the second location, San Diego Airport now joins Denver, Dallas and Atlanta as airports with multiple Einstein Bros Bagels locations,” said Shultz Hartgrove, vice president of licensed channel for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group.  “The consumer response to the brand has been fantastic and we look forward to providing a great food experience to more travelers and airport employees looking for fresh-baked goodness on the go.”

The new Terminal 2 location features a wide-ranging menu that includes Einstein Bros. Bagels’ world famous variety of freshly baked bagels, from traditional, Thintastic, Super Grains and more, plus a selection of signature sandwiches, home-style soups, tempting sweets, artisan roasted coffee and specialty beverages. The airport community can also take advantage of the Smart Choices offering, with satisfying items all under 385 calories and less than 15g of fat.

The Einstein Bros. Bagels newest restaurant is operated by Denver-based Mission Yogurt, Inc, a leading dining operator of airport concessions in California and Colorado.

“We are excited about the opening of our newest Einstein Bros. airport location and are pleased to offer employees and travelers another location where they can enjoy their favorite fresh-baked bagels and variety of healthy to indulgent menu options,” commented Rod Tofaya, president of Mission Yogurt Incorporated. “It is a great feeling to be able to bring another convenient, high quality dining offering to San Diego airport.”

The new San Diego Airport location is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit www.einsteinbros.com.

About Einstein Noah Restaurant Group

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. is a leading company in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry that operates, franchises and licenses locations under the Einstein Bros.®, Noah's New York Bagels® and Manhattan Bagel® brands. The Company's retail system consists of over 840 restaurants in 41 states and the District of Columbia. It also operates a dough production facility. The Company's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol BAGL. Visit www.einsteinnoah.com for additional information.

About Mission Yogurt, Inc.

Denver-based Mission Yogurt, Inc. and its subsidiary companies own and operate food and beverage concepts primarily in high traffic airports. Boasting more than 18 years of experience in airport operations, Mission Yogurt, Inc. specializes in full-service dining and bars, fast food, and fast casual dining and bars. With a focus on high-quality food sourcing and environmental sustainability, Mission’s restaurant concepts offer travelers natural meats and organic produce, in an appealing environment. Closing 2012 with more than $30 million in annual sales, Mission Yogurt, Inc. continues to grow, owning and operating restaurants at Denver International Airport, San Jose International Airport and San Diego International Airport.