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Corner Bakery Café expanding in 3 fresh markets

October 17, 2012

Corner Bakery Café is tapping into the Portland, Ore., Minneapolis-St.Paul and Orlando, Fla., markets. With more than 140 franchise and company-owned locations open or under development, Corner Bakery Cafe expects to open at least 47 restaurants in the three markets as part of a previously announced plans to double its footprint in the U.S. over the next four years. The growth will be accomplished primarily through franchising.

"These markets are a perfect for Corner Bakery Cafe,” said Jonathan Benjamin, vice president of franchising at Corner Bakery Café. “Each is known for their strong neighborhoods and with our neighborhood approach to development, we expect each new restaurant to quickly become a favorite gathering place for local families and friends. Add the fact that fast casual is the fastest growing segment of the restaurant industry, and that makes Corner Bakery Café an ideal concept for entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators looking for new opportunities in these markets."

The targeted expansion calls for 18 new restaurants in Minneapolis-St. Paul, 18 in Orlando and 11 in Portland. Corner Bakery Café is currently evaluating potential franchisees for each market

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