Jamba Juice and Professional Football Player Vernon Davis Enter Store Development Agreement as Part of Company’s Enhanced California Expansion Plan
Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) and professional football player
Vernon Davis announced today the signing of a store development
agreement that will enhance the brand’s presence in the extended Santa
Clara marketplace over the next two years. The partnership provides a
platform for a long-term relationship in which Mr. Davis plans to open
two new Jamba Juice® stores in the Santa Clara area over the next two
years, with an option to open two more new Jamba Juice stores in the
same area over the following two years. As part of the new partnership,
Mr. Davis has purchased one of Jamba’s existing stores in Santa Clara,
and he is currently finalizing plans for its Grand Opening under his new
ownership.
Jamba’s and Mr. Davis’s mutual goals in establishing this partnership
are to leverage the strength of their respective brands to promote
health and wellness in the Santa Clara area and to work together to help
promote lifestyle changes for those seeking better dietary solutions. In
addition, the expansion of Jamba stores in this marketplace will help
promote economic development and provide job opportunities for local
residents.
"Playing football in California, I have become a huge fan of Jamba Juice
products and the Company’s mission to help inspire and simplify healthy
living," said Vernon Davis, athlete and entrepreneur. "I am very proud
to be associated with a brand that is so committed to helping consumers
keep fit and eat healthy. Jamba offers a great line-up of good-tasting,
better-for-you products and they have a long history of supporting the
community, and especially in addressing the health and wellness needs of
children, which is very important to me."
"Vernon is an outstanding athlete and role model, one who serves as an
inspiration for those seeking to achieve high levels of success in their
personal or professional lives. He is committed to enabling people to
lead healthier, more active lifestyles and to supporting the community,"
stated James D. White, chairman, president and CEO, Jamba Juice. "Vernon
has brought the same level of commitment to this business partnership
that he brings to his game, and we are excited to have him join Jamba in
making healthier, better-for-you products available to everyone."
Jamba sells a variety of food and beverage products including whole
fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, hot beverages, wraps, salads,
sandwiches, frozen yogurt, and a variety of baked goods.
Vernon Davis is one of the highest ranking tight ends in football, has
won numerous awards and has set numerous records, including sharing the
record for most touchdown receptions for a tight end in a single season.
With his ambitious workout and training regimen, Vernon is the
embodiment of healthy, active living.
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, bistro 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 October
2, 2012, there were 788 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 learn more about specific offerings and
promotions, and find a location near them by visiting the Jamba Juice
website at www.JambaJuice.com,
becoming a Jamba insider at www.JambaJuice.com/insider,
liking our page on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/JambaJuice,
following us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/JambaJuice
or by contacting Jamba’s Guest Services team at 1-866-4R-FRUIT
(473-7848).
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