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La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe CEO John Dillon joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss the 43-year-old brand's strategic renaissance

August 15, 2025

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe CEO John Dillon joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss the 43-year-old brand's strategic renaissance, including its game-changing $8.99 Pick Three value offering, expansion beyond Texas into 11 states, and how it's doubling down on French authenticity to stand out in a crowded fast casual market growing at 9% annually.

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