Atlanta Bread has recently been named one of the top ten Healthiest Restaurant Chains in March’s edition of Health Magazine. Atlanta Bread was touted for its nourishing sandwiches and salads, whole grain options and healthy sides like the roasted corn and black bean salad. The top ten Healthiest Fash Food Restaurants were chosen based on the presense of healthy fats in menu items, healthy sodium counts, availablility of nutritional information and the availability of organic produce.

“The Health Magazine recognition is an honor for Atlanta Bread,” said Jerry Couvaras, Chief Executive Officer for Atlanta Bread. “We are proud to offer wholesome and flavorful food to our guests that not only capture the global flavors of Atlanta Bread but also appeals to the health conscious consumer.”

Atlanta Bread offers fresh salads, wholesome sandwiches and delicious soups that are full of global flavor, but can also fit into a healthy lifestyle.  Many menu items are less than 350 calories, including most of Atlanta Bread’s half sandwiches and half salads and several soup selections, including Broccoli and Cheese and Creamy Potato. With Atlanta Bread’s Half and Half, guests can pick and choose the best option for their waistline and their taste buds. Indulge a little with a Chicken Pesto Panini and lighten up with the Garden Vegetable soup. 

Along with this recognition, Atlanta Bread was also identified earlier this month as one of the Top Facilities among large chain restaurants by Zagat based on the quality of seating and point-of-sales area.  Atlanta Bread has been refreshing the restaurants in the system with the goal of updating all locations within the next two years.  Additionally, Parents magazine named Atlanta Bread as one of the Top 10 Best Family Restaurants.

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About Atlanta Bread

Atlanta Bread (www.AtlantaBread.com) is a privately-held, fast-casual restaurant concept.  The bakery cafes recently underwent a complete rebranding of its menu, location, and positioning.  Named a Top Facility in the 2009 Fast-Food Survey by Zagat, Atlanta Bread has an inviting atmosphere that encourages customers to make Atlanta Bread their third home.  The company flavors its customers’ days from early morning through the evening with its continuous service model.  Breakfast includes freshly-made items such as bagels, pastries and hot breakfast sandwiches.  For lunch and dinner the bakery cafés offer a variety of options including hot soups and unique sandwiches and salads.  Gourmet coffees and fresh-baked goods are served throughout the day.  Atlanta Bread is recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Fast-Casual Family Restaurants by Parents magazine and as one of the Top 10 Healthiest Fast-Food Restaurants by Health magazine.  Atlanta Bread currently has more than 100 locations spanning 23 states.

Media Contact:    Chris Campagna at Ccampagna@atlantabread.com or 678-303-2205