BLIMPIE Menu Facts

All BLIMPIE sandwiches are built from scratch using high-quality, crisp vegetables and freshly sliced, premium Dietz & Watson meat along with other brand-name foods from trusted suppliers including Frito-Lay™, Pepsi®, Pillsbury®, StarKist® , Tyson®, House of Raeford® and T. Marzetti's®.

New Panini-Grilled Italian Ciabatta Sandwiches
BLIMPIE is the only quick-service restaurant chain that offers panini-grilled sandwiches. Starting in April, BLIMPIE will feature three new sandwiches that capture the old-world flavors of Italy:

• Turkey Italiano - Cappacola and provolone give fresh-sliced, oven-roasted turkey an Italian twist. Served panini grilled with roasted red peppers and topped with brown mustard.
  Calories: 390; Fat: 10g; Carbohydrates: 44g
• The Sicilian - An Italian classic featuring slow-cured ham, salami, prosciuttini ham, provolone and roasted red peppers topped with creamy Italian sauce and served panini grilled.
  Calories: 590; Fat: 31g; Carbohydrates: 47g
• Grilled Chicken Caesar - Grilled all white meat chicken strips smothered with four cheese blends along with vine-ripened tomatoes and creamy Caesar sauce; then panini grilled to lock in the flavor.
  Calories: 560; Fat: 26g; Carbohydrates: 50g

New Gardenburger® Vegetarian Patties
Two tasty Gardenburger patties, available in April 2005, add more options for building a satisfying, hot BLIMPIE sandwich. The Santa Fe patty is a blend of the finest black beans, savory onions, sweet corn and red peppers for a spicy one-of-a-kind taste. The GardenFresh patty is a luscious blend of mushrooms, onions, water chestnuts, carrots, red and green bell peppers for a fresh veggie taste.

Freshly Baked Bread
In addition to the new Ciabatta, BLIMPIE has seven delicious flavors of freshly baked artisan bread to build the perfect BLIMPIE sub sandwich. Flavors include:

zesty parmesan	cheddar jalapeño	hearty wheat
marble rye	honey oat	Italian white
Also available is the exclusive BLIMPIE Carb Counter™ bread.

Lower Fat Options
Many customers are looking for healthful choices and, at BLIMPIE, they can find something compatible with any diet including low-fat, diabetic or vegetarian. The items below have less than ten grams of fat and contain fewer calories and harmful fats than traditional fast-food choices, perfect for consumers who are health-conscious but still need the convenience of a quick meal.

Soups, Salads & Sides
In addition to delicious sandwiches, BLIMPIE offers a variety of soups, salads and side items.

About BLIMPIE®: Headquartered in Atlanta, BLIMPIE International, Inc. is a global franchisor of several branded quick-service concepts including BLIMPIE®, the company's core brand. BLIMPIE serves fresh, contemporary-deli style sandwiches, soups and salads with Real. Fresh. Taste.™ Founded in 1964, BLIMPIE has grown to nearly 1,600 franchised restaurants across the U.S. and the company is actively seeking new franchisees for available territories. For more information on BLIMPIE, visit www.blimpie.com.