Panera selects xpient Solutions

September 25, 2006

Panera Bread fights breast cancer

September 24, 2006

ST LOUIS — Panera Bread is inviting its customers to join in the fight against breast cancer by eating a bagel for breakfast during National Breast Cancer…

Chipotle, Panera appeal to Whole Foods crowd

September 21, 2006

Madison Times: While Whole Foods isn't often thought of as a restaurant, it has been drawing in hordes of customers hungry for its organic offerings. It leads…

Einstein Bros. rolls out organic and Fair Trade coffee

September 21, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — Einstein Bros. is expanding efforts to support sustainable, small-scale coffee farmers around the globe with the introduction of Global…

Camille's Sidewalk Café creates holding company to develop more brands

September 17, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café announced the creation of Beautiful Brands International (BBI), a restaurant holding company that will develop…

Bruegger's introduces whole wheat Softwich

September 13, 2006

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. is introducing a whole-wheat Softwich recognized by the U.S. Whole Grains Council.   According to a news…

Au Bon Pain names franchisee of the year

September 13, 2006

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain recently awarded its top franchisees for their contributions to the company. The awards and recipients include:   Franchisee of the Year…

ARAMARK to open fast-casual chain

September 13, 2006

PHILADELPHIA — ARAMARK Healthcare announced it will open the Soluna Café & Bakery, its first brand of free-standing, fast-casual restaurants, later this…

Corner Bakery Café appoints new president

September 7, 2006

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe, a 90-unit fast-casual bakery cafe, named Jim Vinz president, effective Aug. 23. Vinz will assume the duties of president  and…

August comps flat at Panera Bread

September 5, 2006

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company reported system-wide comparable bakery-cafe sales increased 1.3 percent for the five weeks ended Aug. 29, 2006. The company…

Restaurant design: Fast-casual look attracts customers

Donatos and Panera add to their brand with an attractive exterior design.  

Panera and Boston Market top Technomic's report on fast-casual restaurants

August 28, 2006

CHICAGO — Panera Bread and Boston Market topped Technomic's Top 100 Quick Casual Chain Restaurant Report. The research company released the report Aug. 28. The…

Major franchise group signs Panera agreement in Arizona

August 21, 2006

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Panera Bread announced a new agreement with Dennis and Shane Hitzeman and Tom McDonald to develop bakery cafés in the south Phoenix…

Starbucks to sell books

August 20, 2006

Chicago Tribune: In May, Hyperion announced at the annual Book Expo America convention in Washington that it would add a new novel by Mitch Albom to its list.

Bruegger's Enterprises reports strong Q2

August 17, 2006

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. reported a strong second quarter.   The company said comps increased 5.8 percent at company locations and 3.…

Ad agency wins estimated $5M Panera account

August 15, 2006

St. Louis Business Journal: Advertising agency Mullen won the estimated $5 million creative and media account for the Panera Bread Co., Mullen confirmed…

Noah's New York Bagels celebrates 17 years, debuts anniversary blend

August 14, 2006

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — In honor of its 17th anniversary, Noah's Bagels is offering its guests a great, new caffeinated beverage, according to a press release.

Airport security measures hardly impact store sales

  Panda Express and Starbucks do not anticipate major bumps. But some experts say it's too early to judge.  

New World Restaurant Group reports 3.6% comps increase

August 9, 2006

GOLDEN, Colo. — New World Restaurant Group Inc. announced improved financial results for its second quarter ended July 4, 2006.   Comps were up 3.6 percent…

Au Bon Pain creates new concept for suburban customers

August 8, 2006

BOSTON — Au Bon Pain will open a new suburban prototype in Woburn, Mass., Aug. 10.    The company seeks to serve an active customer base with diverse dining…