Contact:           Rajaa and Anwar Maysaud

                        Alexandria Great Harvest Owners

                        Store: 703-671-8678

Alexandria Great Harvest

Wins ‘Phenomenal Bread Award’

DILLON, Mont., April. 28, 2009 – Alexandria’s Great Harvest Bread Company located at 1711 Centre Plaza received the prestigious “Phenomenal Bread Award” during the company’s recent annual convention in Tucson, Ariz. The local bakery was one of seven bakeries around the country chosen to win the award.

            “Alexandria bakery owners Rajaa and Anwar Maysaud and their great baking team were up against some of the finest bread artisans in the country,” said Mike Ferretti, president of Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. “It felt great to recognize them. Not only do they create amazing fresh whole wheat bread, they also take joy in supporting the local community, and championing environmental causes within our organization.”

The Alexandria bakery is known for its community involvement, especially as it relates to educating customers about the health and nutrient benefits of whole grains in the areas of endurance, weight management, and the prevention of diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer. The bakery also frequently hosts slicing events at area functions, makes regular bread donations to local charities, and offers “ample” samples of their fresh breads every day.

            “We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” bakery owners Anwar and Rajaa Maysaud said. “We work hard doing what we love in a community that’s amazing. That’s always been what drives us – our craft, our customers and being connected to the Alexandria community.”

Originally founded in 1976 in Great Falls, Mont., Great Harvest Franchising Inc. has more than 200 bakeries located throughout the nation including Alaska and Hawaii. Great Harvest is known for its handcrafted breads made with freshly ground, whole wheat from the high plains of Montana. Today, the neighborhood bakeries create an array of legendary fresh baked breads and sweets, as well as specialty items during holidays. Unlike most American bakeries, Great Harvest mills its whole wheat daily. The fresh flour is used within two days to guarantee optimum freshness, nutritional value and taste.