EMERALD CITY SMOOTHIE ADDS LAYERED SMOOTHIES

TO ITS “BLEND” OF MENU ITEMS

Mercer Island, WA – Continuing to set new standards in the rapidly growing $2 billion smoothie industry, Emerald City Smoothie announces the addition of five layered smoothies to its already dynamic menu.

The new smoothies – available in peach, strawberry orange, pineapple banana, sambazon acai and blueberry – layer wheat germ, 100% protein, all natural granola with the typical fruit mixture and a banana for a well balanced meal. Each smoothie costs between $5.00 and $6.00.

Best known for their uniquely blended smoothies – combining fresh fruit, high quality proteins and nutritional boosters – Emerald City Smoothie is dedicated to helping consumers lead healthier lifestyles by offering products that provide the taste reward of high fat foods and the rewards of a “health drink” without compromising on taste. Each Emerald City Smoothie location features a menu board of more than 40 recipes, each designed to help reach a health or lifestyle goal, from boosting immune systems and giving energy, to losing weight and building muscle.

About Emerald City Smoothie

Emerald City Smoothie is a Seattle-based franchise best known for their uniquely blended smoothies that combine fresh fruit, intense flavors and nutritional boosters. Since their launch in 1996, the company has taken steps to ensure that every location provides the same taste, quality, friendly and knowledgeable service for all their customers. Whether looking to lose weight, build muscle, or just picking up a nutritious meal replacement, each smoothie is designed to reach a health goal or a taste sensation. Today, the company boasts 47 locations throughout the United States and plans to have more than 300 operating stores by the end of 2010