Jamba Franchisees Celebrate Opening of New Mall of America Store

Much to the delight of fans, the healthy, active lifestyle brand opens in the Nation's largest retail and entertainment complex

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2012-- With the goal of bringing a convenient better-for-you, specialty beverage and meal option to commuters, shoppers and residents of Bloomington, Jamba Juice® franchisee, JJ MAA, Inc., one of the largest franchisees for Jamba Juice Company, celebrated the opening of their 42nd store, located in Mall of America®, the Nation's largest retail and entertainment complex, located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

"We are extremely excited to open our eighth Jamba Juice location in the Minneapolis area and to provide our Minnesota fans and visitors with Jamba's line of all-natural products that inspire and simplify healthy living," said Perry Ludy, key operator for JJ MAA, Inc. "Jamba's great tasting, better-for-you products are a perfect fit with the healthy and active nature of the Minnesota lifestyle. Opening in Mall of America is further indication of our commitment to this market."

The Mall of America location will feature Jamba's blended-to-order, real whole fruit smoothies and fresh squeezed juices, including Jamba's tasty and convenient meal substitute specialty beverage that provides balanced nutrition and provides a solution for consumers trying to achieve several health goals--the Fit'n Fruitful smoothies with a Weight Burner Boost™*. The store will also offer a full line-up of Jamba's delicious snacks and baked goods, a trio of tasty California Flatbreads™ and, of course, Jamba's craveable hot oatmeal made with organic steel cut oats and soy milk.

The Jamba Juice store is conveniently located on Level 3 East at E317. The address is Jamba Juice, and the phone is 952-854-5540. The Jamba Juice Mall of America location is open seven days a week from mall opening to closing.

*Weight Burner Boost is made with conjugated linoleic acid, or "CLA", which is derived from safflower oil. CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid that is commonly found in foods such as milk. CLA intake of between 1.7 grams to 3.6 grams per day for eight to 12 weeks can lead to improved weight management when combined with a healthy diet and exercise program. Results will not be achieved with sporadic consumption. Each serving of Weight Burner Boost supplies two grams of CLA.

About JJ MAA, Inc.

JJ MAA, Inc. is managed by core principals Zeena Patel, Anand Patel, Amrit Patel, and Mafatlal Patel. The Patel's are well-established members of the Chicago community and highly-regarded business owners and operators. They have a tremendous depth of experience in successfully launching and leading multiple companies in a variety of industries including specialty retail grocery, quick serve and traditional restaurants, ethnic and specialty food import and manufacturing. Their most recent business undertaking is in specialty and homeopathic health and wellness services.

About Jamba Juice Company

Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) is a leading destination for specialty better-for-you beverage and food offerings, including great tasting whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices, hot beverages including coffee and tea, hot oatmeal made with organic steel cut oats, wraps, salads, sandwiches, California Flatbreads™, Whirl'ns™ signature frozen yogurt, and a variety of baked goods and snacks. Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are also available through select Jamba Juice stores and retailers across the country. Jamba has more than 740 locations nationwide with a growing presence in airports, malls, and college campuses. Fans can find out more about Jamba's locations as well as specific offerings and promotions by visiting the Jamba Juice, Jamba's Facebook, on Twitter at [e-mail] or by contacting Jamba's Customer Care team at 1.866.4R-FRUIT (473-7848).

Source: Jamba Juice

For JJ MAA, Inc.
Perry Ludy, 773-469-8625
Key Operator, JJ MAA, Inc.
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