Au Bon Pain opens café at 30 Rock

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February 15, 2010

Au Bon Pain has announced the opening of its newest café, a 1,200 square-foot location, in New York City's Rockefeller Center. The opening marks Au Bon Pain's…

Panera Bread FY 2009 net up 28%

February 11, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported its company-owned same-store sales increased 7.4 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 30, 2009.   Company-owned…

Panera Bread FY 2009 net up 28%

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February 11, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported its company-owned same-store sales increased 7.4 percent for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 30, 2009.   Company-owned…

Einstein Bros. Bagels to offer free bagels

February 8, 2010

On the heels of its successful Bagel Bonanza, Einstein Bros. Bagels is again offering a delicious deal to its Facebook Fans. To celebrate National Bagel Day…

Einstein Bros. Bagels to offer free bagels

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February 8, 2010

On the heels of its successful Bagel Bonanza, Einstein Bros. Bagels is again offering a delicious deal to its Facebook Fans. To celebrate National Bagel Day…

Bruegger's celebrates National Bagel Day with customer survey

February 7, 2010

In honor of National Bagel Day, Feb. 9, Bruegger's Bagels announced in a release the results of its Facebook and e-mail survey of approximately 75,000 fans.

Bruegger's celebrates National Bagel Day with customer survey

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February 7, 2010

In honor of National Bagel Day, Feb. 9, Bruegger's Bagels announced in a release the results of its Facebook and e-mail survey of approximately 75,000 fans.

Panera Bread, Pei Wei and Penn Station are top 10 in customer satisfaction

February 3, 2010

Regional limited-service brands such as Capriotti's, Panera Bread and Penn Station, continue to capture the highest customer satisfaction ratings, according to…

Panera Bread, Pei Wei and Penn Station are top 10 in customer satisfaction

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February 3, 2010

Regional limited-service brands such as Capriotti's, Panera Bread and Penn Station, continue to capture the highest customer satisfaction ratings, according to…

Einstein Noah names Rhonda Parish as general counsel

January 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has appointed Rhonda J. Parish as chief legal officer and secretary, effective immediately. Parish succeeds Jill Sisson, who had…

Einstein Noah names Rhonda Parish as general counsel

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January 25, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has appointed Rhonda J. Parish as chief legal officer and secretary, effective immediately. Parish succeeds Jill Sisson, who had…

Bakery cafes lead segment growth

by Cary Stemle — Free-lance reporter, N/A

Fueled by Panera Bread, bakery cafes continue to dominate industry sales.

Bakery cafes lead segment growth

by Cary Stemle — Free-lance reporter, N/A

Fueled by Panera Bread, bakery cafes continue to dominate industry sales.

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Central Ill. franchise deal

January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has signed a multiunit development deal with Ellaicy Restaurant Company Inc. to franchise Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurants…

Panera Bread Q4 comps up nearly 6 percent

January 20, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported that in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 company-owned same-store sales increased 5.9 percent on a fiscal basis.

Einstein Noah reports preliminary Q4 results

January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported preliminary fourth quarter same-store sales decreasees1.5 percent, with a 1.1 percent decline in transactions.

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Central Ill. franchise deal

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January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has signed a multiunit development deal with Ellaicy Restaurant Company Inc. to franchise Einstein Bros. Bagels restaurants…

Panera Bread Q4 comps up nearly 6 percent

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January 20, 2010

Panera Bread Company has reported that in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 company-owned same-store sales increased 5.9 percent on a fiscal basis.

Einstein Noah reports preliminary Q4 results

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January 20, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported preliminary fourth quarter same-store sales decreasees1.5 percent, with a 1.1 percent decline in transactions.

Panera Bread intros several new menu options

January 12, 2010

Panera Bread is adding a new protein option to its product line-up for three new menu items: the Mediterranean Salmon Salad, Salmon Caesar Salad and Salmon…