Briazz, Inc. - BRZZ- Profile

Briazz, Inc.. The Company's principal activity is to prepare and sell branded lunch and breakfast foods for the on-the-go consumer. The Company operates through four segments: Retail, Branded Sales, Kitchens and General and Administrative. The Company sells its products primarily through self-operated cafes, delivery of box lunches and catered platters directly to corporate customers and also through selected wholesale accounts. Its core products are sandwiches, salads and soups, which are complemented by a variety of fresh baked goods, premium juices, Starbucks coffees and fresh fruit. As of 22-Mar-2004, the Company operated 38 cafes in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles and four cafes inside four Borders Bookstores in the Chicago market pursuant to an agreement with Borders. The Company also distributes sandwiches and salads through quality food centers, regional grocery and store chain. Retail accounted for 77% of 2003 revenues and Branded Sales, 23%