Fresh Choice emerges from Chapter 11

26/12/05 Fresh Choice, Inc. has announced that on December 21, 2005 its Plan of Reorganization, as previously confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, became effective. Fresh Choice will emerge from Chapter 11 as a privately held company.

"We're excited to embark on this new chapter in the company's history," said Tim O'Shea, president and chief executive officer for Fresh Choice. "Through the commitment and overwhelming support of our valued guests, employees and suppliers, Fresh Choice has emerged as a much stronger, more vibrant entity. Amazing new healthy menu options combined with an enhanced dining experience are just a few of the changes restaurant guests can expect."

Fresh Choice, Inc. (www.freshchoice.com) operates 33 restaurants, 30 of which are under the Fresh Choice and Zoopa brand names in California (28), the state of Washington (1) and Texas (1). The Company's Fresh Choice and Zoopa restaurants offer customers an extensive selection of high quality, freshly-prepared traditional and specialty salads, hot pasta dishes, pizza, soups, bakery goods and desserts in a self-service format. In addition, the Company operates one Fresh Choice Express restaurant, one dual branded Fresh Choice Express and licensed Starbucks retail store and one stand-alone licensed Starbucks retail store in Texas. The Company is headquartered in Morgan Hill, Calif.

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