Boston Market Corporation Names George Michel As Chief Executive Officer

Boston Market Corporation, a leading fast-casual restaurant chain category celebrating its 25^th year providing fresh home style meals, today announced the appointment of George Michel as Chief Executive Officer. Michel, who most recently served as President and CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World, Inc., assumes the responsibilities from F. Lane Cardwell effective Monday, October 4.

“We appreciate Lane Cardwell’s significant contributions in shaping the new strategy, and wish him well in his future activities. Now we turn our full attention to executing the plan for Boston Market under George Michel’s able leadership”

“For 25 years, Boston Market has earned a respected place on the kitchen tables of homes around the country,” said Michel. “I look forward to becoming a part of that history and continuing the vision for the new Boston Market.” As part of its anniversary celebration, the restaurant chain will announce Monday the details of a nationwide rollout of upgrades and new menu items designed to significantly enhance the overall guest experience.

The leadership transition accompanies a shift in focus from the development of the vision for the new Boston Market toward careful attention to implementation. Michel’s extensive operations background will ensure effective execution of the nationwide rollout, said T. Scott King, Senior Managing Director of Sun Capital Partners, a leading private investment firm whose affiliate owns Boston Market. “We appreciate Lane Cardwell’s significant contributions in shaping the new strategy, and wish him well in his future activities. Now we turn our full attention to executing the plan for Boston Market under George Michel’s able leadership,” King stated.

With nearly 40 years in the food and restaurant business, Michel most recently served as President and CEO of Timothy’s Coffees of the World, Inc., based in Toronto, Canada, which was acquired by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., in November 2009. He previously served as CEO of A&W Restaurants in the United States. Prior to his appointment at A&W, Michel spent several years overseeing international operations for Burger King Corporation in the Middle East, Asia and Canada, and also served as Chief Operating Officer, Global Markets, of Brinker International. Michel started his career at A&W Restaurants as an hourly kitchen cook while attending the University of Toronto.

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, has been giving time back to busy families and individuals for more than 25 years by offering fresh, home?style meals in more than 490 locations from coast to coast. Boston Market is a delicious staple of dinner tables across the nation, from fresh, never frozen chickens prepared in signature rotisserie ovens to its extensive selection of high?quality side dishes. Boston Market offers its guests taste, convenience and value. Its mouthwatering Rotisserie Chicken put quality and wholesomeness on the center of the plate.

Boston Market also is one of the country's largest providers of catering services. Its same?day ordering and delivery for corporate and personal events of all sizes make Boston Market Catering a welcome relief from traditional sandwich tray selections. Boston Market’s chef-inspired Catered Holiday Buffets feature several packages, including Deluxe, Premium and Create Your Own Buffets. The full menus for Catered Holiday Buffets are available in restaurants and online at http://www.bostonmarket.com/catering. Boston Market also offers no-stress gourmet Heat & Serve Holiday Banquets. Just pick up your chilled meal at any Boston Market, heat for two hours, and it is ready to serve.

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