Jazzman’s Café & Bakery Marks 10 Years with a Year-Long Celebration for its Guests

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Jazzman’s Café & Bakery Marks 10 Years with a Year-Long Celebration for its Guests

Seasonal Products and Special Promotions will Commemorate a Decade of Fresh Baked Products and Fine Coffees

ALLENTOWN, Pa., September 22, 2009—Jazzman’s Café & Bakery, the award-winning restaurant concept from Sodexo’s Retail Brand Group, marks its 10th anniversary today by announcing a year-long celebration of all things Jazzman’s. Starting in September, Jazzman’s will celebrate its guests and what they have done to build and shape the Jazzman’s brand over the last decade through seasonal products and offers including the Jazzman’s Perks Card, a new guest loyalty program designed to drive in-store sales.

With more than 200 locations nationwide, Jazzman’s Café & Bakery has become a daily part of life at college campuses, hospitals and corporate environments for the last decade, focusing on unforgettable guest experiences, sustainable specialty coffee and fresh baked goods made on-site everyday.

“Our guests and the experiences they have while visiting Jazzman’s are our top priority,” said Cory Thomas, senior brand manager, Jazzman’s Café & Bakery. “Our 10th Anniversary event is all about celebrating all the wonderful things that make Jazzman’s what it is today and what it will be tomorrow.”

Jazzman’s Café & Bakery offers certified sustainable coffee and tea drinks and hand-crafted pastries, cookies, muffins, sandwiches and salads, all made in-house daily.

“We are thrilled to have reached this Jazzman’s milestone and look forward to the future and what’s to come in the next decade for the brand,” added Thomas. “Our guests can expect to see a new generation of Jazzman’s fresh baked products and more of the finest coffees from around the globe.”

Retail Brand Group is a comprehensive portfolio of distinctive restaurant brands, including award-winning concepts Jazzman’s Café & Bakery and Pandini’s. With the experience of more than 575 locations nationwide, Retail Brand Group has branded solutions suited for virtually any venue. From bistros and coffeehouses to upscale pizza, gourmet burgers and authentic ethnic cuisine, Retail Brand Group turns dining into a memorable event. www.retailbrandgroup.com

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