Thomas'® Launches Nationwide Search For The #1 English Muffin Fan

Iconic Brand Celebrates the #1 English Muffin in America by Searching for its #1 Fan During National Breakfast Month

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Sep 04, 2018, 12:05 ET

HORSHAM, Pa., Sept, 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly 140 years, Thomas'^® English Muffins have been a proud staple at American breakfast tables. In honor of National Breakfast Month in September, Thomas' — the #1 English Muffin in America — is celebrating by launching a nationwide search for the #1 English Muffin Fan. One ultimate winner will be awarded with a prize worthy only of Thomas' true #1 fan: a coveted and one-of-a-kind golden English Muffin medal, free English Muffins for a year and plenty of Thomas' swag to fuel their love for the Nooks & Crannies^® goodness.

From September 4, 2018 to September 15, 2018, fans can head to the Thomas' Facebook page to submit why they deserve to be named Thomas' #1 English Muffin Fan. From a morning routine that simply isn't complete without the goodness of Thomas' to getting creative in the kitchen with fun and unique English Muffin recipes — Thomas' wants to hear why fans' hearts only beat for the Nooks & Crannies perfection. Thomas' will select its three favorite submissions for a nationwide consumer vote between September 22 – 29, 2018 to crown the winner as the #1 English Muffin Fan.

"After nearly 140 years of bringing our signature English Muffins to breakfast tables across the country, the Thomas' brand is tremendously grateful to our loyal fans who continue to make us the #1 English Muffin in America," said Richard Link, Senior Marketing Director of Thomas'. "We're excited to launch this special contest during our favorite time of year — National Breakfast Month — to celebrate the delicious morning moments that we strive to deliver each and every day. We look forward to hearing stories and experiences from our fans and awarding the illustrious English Muffin medal to our greatest brand champion."

The Thomas' brand dates back to 1880 when Samuel Bath Thomas created his original English Muffin in New York City using a secret process that included griddle baking to create a Nooks and Crannies English Muffin. Today, Thomas' sells the No. 1 English muffin and the No. 1 grocery bagel in the U.S. For a full list of Thomas' products, visit www.ThomasBreads.com and for full contest rules visit the Thomas' Facebook page.

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