Schlotzsky's Adds Sister Companies Carvel® Ice Cream and Cinnabon® to Austin's South Lamar Blvd. and FM 620 Locations

Austin, Texas (March 29, 2007) - The Sopranos celebrate birthdays with the cold stuff. Jerry Seinfeld wants to marry the hot stuff. Homer Simpson and Kelly Ripa love it all. And now Austin residents can enjoy America's freshest ice cream along with the world's most famous cinnamon rolls - right inside two landmark Schlotzsky's locations, 218 South Lamar Blvd. and 13201 FM 620.

These two locations mark the first partnership ever between Schlotzsky's and its two sister companies. In November 2006, Schlotzsky's became a wholly-owned subsidiary of FOCUS Brands Inc. Based in Atlanta, FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 1,750 ice cream stores, bakeries, sandwich shops, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 33 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee® on military bases and in certain international markets.

Carvel will offer its famous soft serve ice cream and hand dipped flavors, as well as a variety of fountain style products, including cups, cones, sundaes, and shakes - all of which are made fresh daily. In addition, Cinnabon will serve its beloved Cinnabon® Classic Rolls, Caramel Pecanbons®, CinnaPacks®, and CinnabonStix®, all of which are made fresh every hour with Makara® Cinnamon, the world's finest spice of this kind. The store will also provide CarameLatta Chills™, MochaLatta Chills™, and Chillattas™, Cinnabon's frozen blended beverage line.

"These first ever multi-brand locations are an exciting initiative for us as the new owners of Schlotzsky's," said Steve Romaniello, president and CEO of FOCUS Brands. "These well-known brands offer high quality, freshly made, and differentiated products that people love, and we hope that this new one-stop-shop will 'WOW' our guests during all hours of the day."

Store hours for Schlotzsky's 218 South Lamar Blvd. location are 7 am - 10 pm Monday through Saturday, and 8 am - 10 pm on Sunday; to reach this store, please call (512-476-2867). Store hours for Schlotzsky's 13201 FM 620 store hours are 10 am - 10 pm seven days a week; this location can be reached at (512-257-2112).

About Schlotzsky's
Since 1971, Schlotzsky's has been the home of The Original® toasted sandwich. The menu has evolved with customers' tastes to include the highest quality sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and soups available today. With approximately 365 locations worldwide, Schlotzsky-s is a favorite choice for a quick, healthful, and fresh dining experience. For additional information and locations near you, visit www.schlotzskys.com.

FOCUS Brands Inc. is the franchisor and operator of over 1,750 ice cream stores, bakeries, sandwich shops, and cafes in the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 33 foreign countries under the brand names Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee® on military bases and in certain international markets. Based in Atlanta, the primary objective of FOCUS Brands is to "FOCUS on making people happy."