Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOU), the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, announced today that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011 after the market close on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Management will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time the same day as the earnings release.

Listeners may also access the call by dialing 1-888-515-2880 or 1-719-457-2631 for international callers. A replay of the call will be available until Wednesday, February 29, 2012, by dialing 1-877-870-5176 or 1-858-384-5517 for international callers; the password is 4192405.

The conference call will also be webcast and can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.cariboucoffee.com.

About the Company

Founded in 1992, Caribou Coffee Company is one of the leading branded coffee companies in the United States, with a compelling multi-channel approach to their customers. Based on the number of coffeehouses, Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. As of October 2, 2011, the Company had 559 coffeehouses, including 150 franchised locations, in 20 states, the District of Columbia and nine international markets. The Company's coffeehouses aspire to be the community place loved by guests who are provided an extraordinary experience that makes their day better. Caribou Coffee provides the highest quality handcrafted beverages, foods and coffee lifestyle items with a unique blend of expertise, fun and authentic human connection in a comfortable and welcoming coffeehouse environment. In addition, Caribou Coffee's unique coffees are available within grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. Caribou Coffee is a proud recipient of the Rainforest Alliance Corporate Green Globe Award and is committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental protection. For more information, visit the Caribou Coffee web site at www.cariboucoffee.com.

Investor Relations:
ICR
Raphael Gross, 203-682-8253
ir@cariboucoffee.com