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www.organictogo.com - Investor Contact: Bibicoff + MacInnis, Inc. Terri MacInnis, 818-379-8500 terri@BibiMac.com Organic To Go (OTCBB: OTGO), the nation's first fast casual cafe chain to be certified as an organic retailer, announced its first free-standing airport cafe at the San Diego International Airport. Organic To Go has partnered with Concessions Management Services, Inc. (CMS), an
experienced multi-concept concession company based in Los Angeles, California, with operations or ownership interest at Los Angeles International, Las Vegas McCarran, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International, Houston George Bush Intercontinental and Tampa International airports.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for Organic To Go. In 2007 over 18 million passengers went through the San Diego airport," said Jason R. Brown, founder and CEO of Organic To Go. "As traffic is projected to continue to increase, this location will `put us on the map' in the airport industry and show we are a viable alternative for expansion into other airports."
Since opening its first cafe in San Diego in November 2007, Organic To Go has grown to eight cafes, with five downtown and two in La Jolla, California. In addition to its sit-down cafes in high rise, multi-tenant office buildings, Organic To Go also offers catering and delivery to corporations and catering, delivery and grab & go options on university and corporate campuses.
"I'm proud of our existing relationship with CMS at the Los Angeles International Airport and excited about expanding our business together at San Diego International Airport," said Jason Brown. "We selected CMS as a true veteran in airport concession services management and believe that they will be a great partner to further develop the Organic To Go brand at the San Diego Airport and beyond."
"We see an increasing demand for fresh and more wholesome menu items," said Clarence A. Daniels, President and CEO of CMS. "We've witnessed an impressive customer response and growth at our six LAX locations since offering the Organic To Go options. People are very happy to have choices for meals made with fresh and delicious organic and natural ingredients without pesticides or antibiotics."
Because most airlines no longer provide meals on domestic flights, fliers now have to often fend for themselves at airport concessions. The Airport Revenue News 2007 Fact Book states that travelers spent $3.2 billion on food and beverages in 2006 at airports. A recent report by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which has been reporting on airport food for seven years, indicates that healthier choices at airports are in greater demand.
About Organic To Go
Based in Seattle, Organic To Go is the nation's first fast casual cafe chain to be certified as an organic retailer with locations in Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Organic To Go's delicious organic food is now available in more than 170 locations - including 29 cafes, more than 120 wholesale locations, 14 universities, 11 locations at Los Angeles International Airport and one location at San Diego International Airport. The company started 2007 with 12 cafes and closed a year of growth and expansion with 26 cafes, and now operates in four geographic regions. The company's multi-channel business model includes Retail, Corporate Catering and Wholesale operations. Organic To Go's mission is to become the leading branded provider of certified organic and natural soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and other food products to corporate, university and other institutional customers in selected urban areas nationwide. All Organic To Go fare is made with organic ingredients whenever possible and is always natural, free of harmful chemicals and created with care. For more information, visit www.organictogo.com.
About Concessions Management Services, Inc. (CMS)
Concessions Management Services, Inc. (CMS), based in Los Angeles, California, is a multi-concept developer and operator of airport food beverage concessions. Established by long time concession industry executive Clarence A. Daniels, Jr. in 1995, the company either owns and manages or has an ownership interest in 17 food and beverage locations in 5 airports, including Los Angeles International, Las Vegas McCarran, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental and Tampa International. The relationship with Organic To Go will propel CMS into a sixth airport, San Diego International Airport. Among the concepts CMS operates or has ownership interest in are Cinnabon, Freshens Smoothie Company, Le Petit Bistro, Monet's California Deli, TGIFridays, Baja Fresh and several original concept bars. For further information regarding CMS, contact Anwar Daniels at (310) 215-4208, extension 14.
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