Jamba Juice “JambaGO” Express Smoothie Concept a Hit with K-12 Schools

Jamba’s Healthy Beverage “Quick Serve” Solution Facilitates Rapid Brand Expansion with the Implementation of over 400 Served Locations Since its 2012 Introduction

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--()--Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ:JMBA) today announced significant progress with the opening of its 404th JambaGo served location. The Company’s JambaGO initiative was designed to facilitate the rapid expansion of Jamba’s brand presence into venues where healthier, quick serve options have become an essential component of the menu offering, like K-12 schools, college campus and university locations, convenience stores, grocery deli’s, and entertainment venues.

“The JambaGO concept has proven to be an innovative and differentiated solution for foodservice providers seeking healthier beverage options for their constituents. We are very pleased with our progress and expect to open an additional 1,000 served locations in 2013,” stated James D. White, chairman, president and CEO, Jamba Juice Company. “The popularity of our brand and quality of our products have facilitated rapid expansion of the JambaGO concept and broadened brand awareness among new fans in new locations across the U.S.”

About Jamba Juice Company

Founded in 1990, Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ:JMBA) is a leading restaurant retailer of better-for-you, specialty beverage and food offerings, which include great tasting, whole fruit smoothies, fresh squeezed juices and juice blends, hot coffee and teas, hot oatmeal, breakfast wraps, bistro sandwiches and mini-wraps, California Flatbreads™, frozen yogurt, and a variety of baked goods and snacks. Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are also available through select retailers across the nation and in Jamba outlets. As of October 2, 2012, there were 788 store locations globally. Jamba is a proud sponsor of “Team Up for a Healthy America” in the fight against childhood obesity and encourages fans to join the Team Up community of celebrities, athletes and other leaders committed to getting kids active and involved at www.myhealthpledge.com. Fans of Jamba Juice can learn more about specific offerings and promotions, and find a location near them by visiting the Jamba Juice website at www.JambaJuice.com, becoming a Jamba insider at www.JambaJuice.com/insider, liking our page on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/JambaJuice, following us on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/JambaJuice or by contacting Jamba’s Guest Services team at 1-866-4R-FRUIT (473-7848).

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Contacts

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Dara Dierks, 646-277-1212
investors@jambajuice.com

Contacts

ICR
Dara Dierks, 646-277-1212
investors@jambajuice.com