Article: Organic To Go Acquires Seattle Cafe Chain Comprised of Mel's Market, Joelle's and Simon's.

- Grows to Nine Seattle Area Cafes, 29 Cafes Companywide -

SEATTLE, Wash. -- Organic To Go (OTCBB:OTGO), the nation's first fast casual cafe chain to be certified as an organic retailer, today announced it has acquired a privately held chain of three Seattle quick serve restaurants from FPO, Inc. which includes Mel's Market, Joelle's and Simon's. Terms of the purchase, which include cash and stock, were not disclosed.

In addition to 9 Seattle area cafes, Organic To Go's delicious organic food is also currently available in 12 cafes in Los Angeles/Orange County and eight cafes in San Diego.

Founded by Larry J. Hamlin, Mel's Market, located at 3rd & Madison, has ...

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