JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Dec. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Patients, employees and visitors of Johnson City Medical Center now have an even more convenient way to get their favorite craveable food and Darn Good Coffee(R), as the facility began serving Einstein Bros.(R) Bagels menu items in a second location at the medical center recently.

The second location serving Einstein Bros. near the front lobby of Johnson City Medical Center is the 30th license location to begin offering Einstein Bros. products in 2007. Guests can now choose from a selection of Einstein Bros.' eclectic sandwiches made with high quality ingredients, crisp, fresh salads and Darn Good Coffee(R).

These items and much more will be served from the medical center's second complete Einstein Bros. license restaurant when it opens next near, which is tentatively scheduled to occur in March. The first Einstein Bros. license restaurant at the Medical Center opened more than a year ago is still serving guests in the Center for Cardiovascular Health. It was also the first Einstein Bros restaurant to open in the region.

"I'm pleased that Johnson City Medical Center has elected to open another Einstein Bros. restaurant on campus," said Paul Carolan, senior vice president of franchising and licensing for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group . "The neighborhood friendly atmosphere and signature menu offerings have proven to be a great fit for Johnson City Medical Center and the health care environment."

There are now 13 license locations at health care facilities that are currently serving Einstein Bros. menu items.

"Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is in growth mode," said Paul Murphy, CEO. "It's a testament to the popularity of the Einstein Bros. experience when one facility, like Johnson City Medical Center, decides to add a second restaurant on the same campus."

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 brands and primarily franchises locations under the Manhattan Bagel brand. The company's retail system consists of approximately 600 restaurants, including more than 100 license locations, 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.

Contact: Peter Jakel, (303) 568-8113 or pjakel@einsteinnoah.com