- 20 June, 2003 -

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill today announced the introduction of Lighten Up! the new summer menu that lowers fat and calories while providing high protein and fiber. Using flavor as a business strategy, Baja Fresh has created recipes that deliver the exceptional Baja Fresh taste customers have grown to love in lower fat/lower calorie options. The six new items work with many of the current diet regimens, enabling Baja Fresh to satisfy growing customer demand for more choices. "We listen to our customers," said Greg Dollarhyde, CEO of Baja Fresh. "They want choices that work with their particular diet or approach to nutrition, and they want information to help them make these choices. With Lighten Up! customers bring the diet, we bring the flavor." Available in all Baja Fresh restaurants starting June 24th, the innovative offerings, which include the chicken and vegetarian Bare Burritos , Enchiladas Verano, Grilled Veggie Tacos, and Side-by-Side chicken and salad combo, Mahi Mahi and shrimp Ensalada, maintain Baja's traditional freshness and flavor, and satisfying portions. Every item on the Baja Fresh menu is made to order - no microwaves, freezers, lard and MSG are ever used in any of its restaurants - making it the only quick, casual restaurant that offers genuinely fresh food. Nutritional information about Lighten Up! will appear on the menu, in handouts in the restaurant, and on our web site. According to Technomic an independent restaurant research firm in Chicago, Baja Fresh received the highest ratings by consumers in the categories of taste, freshness and quality, and said Baja Fresh has the highest sales per restaurant in the quick, casual industry category. Baja Fresh was the second fastest growing restaurant concept in America in 2002. Founded in 1990 in Southern California, Baja Fresh has over 235 company-owned and franchised locations across the country. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wendy's International, Inc.

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