Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ:JMBA), a leading healthy, active lifestyle
brand announced today the launch of a broad social media effort designed
to garner aid and support for people in the Philippines affected by
Typhoon Haiyan. The Company is encouraging both employees and Jamba
customers to rally together by making donations online and has committed
to matching contributions received.*
Jamba operates franchise store locations in the Philippines through its
franchise partner Fresh Healthy Juice Boosters, Inc., an affiliate of
Max’s Group of Companies, and has been actively monitoring the
situation. In the days immediately following the storm, the Company
confirmed that its Philippines franchisee’s Jamba employees are safe and
out of danger. However, the storm severely impacted employees of other
restaurants owned and operated by Jamba’s local franchisee.
“I am proud of the manner in which our associates have moved to action
to support a valued member of the Jamba family as well as all the people
in the Philippines who have been negatively affected by this horrific
tragedy,” said Jamba Juice chairman, president and CEO, James D. White,
adding that, “Jamba Juice is committed to making a positive impact in
our communities during both good times and bad.”
*In support of Jamba’s international partners and the people of the
Philippines, the Company has initiated a HOPE Philippines Disaster
Relief campaign to raise $50,000 (approximately two million Philippine
pesos) to support the American Red Cross’s relief efforts for the
victims and survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. Consumers can join in the
effort by making a donation through a newly established Jamba Crowdtilt
fundraising page. For every dollar donated, Jamba will double the impact
by matching contributions dollar for dollar for the first $25,000
donated in order to meet the minimum donation of goal $50,000. A link to
Jamba’s Crowdtilt page has been made available on Jamba's Facebook page
and Twitter account so users can easily share it through their own
social networks of family and friends. Consumers can find the page at https://www.crowdtilt.com/campaigns/jamba-juice-supports-hope-philippines.
Consumers who are unable to make a personal donation at this time can
still make a difference by spreading the word to family and friends to
help Jamba Juice reach and exceed its fundraising goal.
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. As of October 1,
2013, there were 849 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).
Copyright Business Wire 2013