Wednesday,

July 26, 2017 at 2:30:54 PM Central Daylight Time

Subject: Re: Media inquiry - 3 percent service charge

Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 2:16:28 PM Central Daylight Time
From: Anne Saxton
To: Melissa TurJnen
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Hi Melissa,

Its below. Please feel free to contact Kim directly if you have any quesJons. Thanks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kim Bartmann 612.940.8279 kb@bartmanngroup.rocks

Changing Times Means Changing Checks:

Kim Bartmann and Company Announce a Service Charge to Offset Health Insurance Rate Increases

Minneapolis, Minn. Customers of Barbette, Bryant Lake Bowl, Pats Tap, Red Stag Supperclub, Tiny Diner and
The Bird should expect to see a three percent service charge on their checks beginning on July 28, 2017

The eateries are part of Kim Bartmanns restaurant ecosystem, which has provided insurance coverage to staff
members since 1993. All employees who work 25 hours a week can choose from four different tiers of health plans,
and dental coverage. Staff pays 50% of the premium and the remainder is covered by the restaurant.

Weve all seen the articles about how tough it is to work in restaurants. Having health insurance is critical, even for
young people who think that theyre invincible, says Bartmann.

I have worked for Kim for 13 years. I happily chose serving as my career and it wouldnt have been possible if I
hadnt been offered health insurance from my employer, says Jeri Casler, a server at Bryant Lake Bowl and
Barbette.

Health insurance has been going up 20% to 30% a year for the last few years, and we cant continue to sustain
those increases, says Bartmann. Rather than just raising prices, we want to be transparent about our costs. We
think our customers will appreciate knowing that our workers have good quality, affordable health insurance.

For Bartmann, providing health insurance to staff is an important part of her overarching vision of sustainability.

All of our sustainability efforts -- solar panels, LEED certifications, composting, supporting local organic farms and
permaculture, low-waste events -- are ultimately about human health, just like health coverage, notes Bartmann.
Im committed to offering quality health insurance to our employees, whatever it takes.

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Bartmann sees a shifting landscape ahead for restaurants and customers, and service charges will be a part of it.

We want to continue to take care of our staff and provide great food and experiences to our guests, notes
Bartmann. To do that and be successful, I think well all have to get used to service charges.

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Anne Saxton
Marketing & Events Director
612.822.6302 x106

On Jul 26, 2017, at 2:13 PM, Melissa TurJnen <mturJnen@gomn.com> wrote:

Hello there,

I saw the Pioneer Press story about Kim Bartmann restaurants adding a 3 percent service
charge to bills to help pay for health insurance for employees. The paper says theres a news
release could you please send it to me?

Thank you!

Melissa Turtinen
Senior Producer, GoMN
420 North Fifth Street, Suite 150
Minneapolis, MN, 55401
Direct: 612-810-4012

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