Jamba, Inc. : MEDIA ALERT & CALENDAR ADVISORY/ Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen to Celebrate Jamba Juice Grand Opening

Franchise Owner, John Anderson, will Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of his Newest Jamba Store in Palm Desert at the Westfield Palm Desert Mall from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on September 20

Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Pro Tem to Take Place at 2:00p.m.

Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA):

When:		Thursday, September 20, 2012
Time:		Celebration from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Mayor Pro Tem at 2:00 p.m. PT Jamba Juice® Store Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:		Westfield Palm Desert Mall Food Court - Jamba Juice 72840 Hwy 111 Palm Desert, California
What:		Jamba® franchisee, John Anderson, will celebrate the grand re-opening of his Jamba Store in the Westfield Palm Desert Mall on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT. Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen will attend and other local city dignitaries may attend. In addition, Westfield Palm Desert General Manager, Patrick Klein and Marketing Director, Franchesca Forrer, will also be joining the celebration.   The official ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen, Mr. Anderson, and Jamba's Banana Man will start promptly at 2:00 p.m. PT.   Jamba will have gifts and special offers for fans during this time.

About Bright Works Incorporated

John Anderson is the President of Bright Works Inc. and a highly experienced franchise operator. John owns and operates two successful Jamba Juice locations in Temecula, California. In 2011, he opened his third Jamba Juice franchise store in Murrieta, California. With the opening of these stores, local fans have access to Jamba's signature, wholesome, blended-to-order, fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices and their complementary food offerings. Importantly, the opening of these stores created 70 jobs in the local communities in which they operate. John is also an advocate and supporter of local community schools and in 2011, Bright Works Inc. contributed nearly $50,000.00 in support of children's education and physical activity.

About Jamba Juice Company

Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) is a leading restaurant retailer of better-for-you, specialty beverage and food offerings, which include great tasting, whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and juice blends, hot coffee and teas, hot oatmeal, breakfast wraps, sandwiches and mini-wraps, California Flatbreads?, frozen yogurt, and a variety of baked goods and snacks. Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are also available through select retailers across the nation and in Jamba outlets. As of July 3, 2012, there were 783 Jamba Juice store locations globally Jamba is a proud sponsor of "Team Up for a Healthy America" in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to join the Team Up community of celebrities, athletes and other leaders committed to getting kids active and involved at www.myhealthpledge.com. Fans of Jamba Juice can find out more about Jamba Juice's locations as well as specific offerings and promotions by visiting the Jamba Juice website at www.JambaJuice.com or by contacting Jamba's Guest Services team at 1-866-4R-FRUIT (473-7848).

For Media Credentials:
For Jamba Juice Palm Desert
Bright Works Inc.
John Anderson, 424-744-7311
John@Brightwrks.com
or
For Jamba Juice Company
Janice Duis
Corporate Communications
510-596-0100 X7

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