PLANO, TX - June 22, 2016 - Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. ('Zoës Kitchen' or the 'Company') (NYSE: ZOES), today issued the following statement:

Today, John Cassimus, son of our founder, Zoë Cassimus, conducted an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box where he made comments regarding the Company's performance and plans. It is important to note that Mr. Cassimus has had no role with the Company since 2008. Since 2008, he has not been a part of the executive team at Zoës Kitchen and is not involved in, or privy to, the day-to-day operations or strategic plans of the brand. He is not privy to any nonpublic information about the Company and is not authorized to speak for the Company. Zoës Kitchen cautions that his comments should not be interpreted as the views of the Company, or any indication of its current or future business development plans.

About Zoës Kitchen

Founded in 1995, Zoës Kitchen is a fast casual restaurant group serving a distinct menu of made-from-scratch, Mediterranean-inspired dishes delivered with Southern hospitality. With more than 180 locations in 19 states across the United States, Zoës Kitchen delivers goodness to its guests by sharing simple, tasty and fresh Mediterranean meals that inspire guests to lead a balanced lifestyle and feel their best from the inside out. For more information, please visit www.zoeskitchen.com, www.facebook.com/ZoesKitchen or twitter.com/ZoesKitchen.

For further information contact:
Media Contact:
Jessica Liddell, ICR
Jessica.Liddell@icrinc.com
(203) 682-8208

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