Bakery Cafe News & Media
Corner Bakery Café launches Get Fresh Recipe Contest
July 12, 2011
To celebrate the summer season’s freshest fruits and vegetables, Corner Bakery Café has launched the “Get Fresh Recipe Contest” encouraging its Facebook fans…
read nowGolub Capital leads Au Bon Pain refinance
July 5, 2011
Golub Capital has announced the completion of a $112 million senior secured credit facility provided for the refinancing of Au Bon Pain, a portfolio company of…
read nowBrueggers to develop Virginia Beach market
June 22, 2011
Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has announced a development agreement with Virginia Bagels LLC to open six bakeries in Virginia Beach, Va., and surrounding…
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Panera spends $40M to demo authenticity
June 14, 2011
Panera Bread Co. is spending $40 million on a new TV and radio ad campaign called "Make Today better," but Chief Marketing Officer Michael Simon told Forbes…
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Roark purchase of Corner Bakery Cafe confirmed, Arby's also purchased
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
June 12, 2011
Roark Capital Group, parent company of Moe’s Southwest Grill, FOCUS Brands, Wingstop and McAlister’s Deli, has announced that its affiliates have acquired Il…
read nowAu Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
June 7, 2011
In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…
read nowLa Madeleine continues roll out of summertime salades
June 1, 2011
La Madeleine Country French Café has unveiled two new seasonal summer salades that combine refreshing ingredients to beat the heat and celebrate the season.
read nowCorner Bakery Café to reward top three fans
May 25, 2011
To mark Corner Bakery Café's 20th anniversary on Nov. 15, the chain has launched its "Three Biggest Fans" contest, awarding three winners free Corner Bakery…
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Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
May 24, 2011
Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.
read nowPanera Bread franchisee to build Canadian presence
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
May 24, 2011
Covelli Enterprises, the franchise operator of 190 Panera Bread locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, has plans to open…
read nowAtlanta Bread to celebrate system-wide intro of Lavazza coffee
May 16, 2011
To celebrate the system-wide introduction of Lavazza coffee, Atlanta Bread has announced that May 23 will be free coffee day for all of the concept’s Facebook…
read nowBrueggers cuts calories with new Skinny Bagel
May 11, 2011
Bruegger’s has announced its first ever Skinny Bagel, a classic bagel, but with 100 fewer calories. Bruegger’s Skinny Bagel will be offered in all of the…
read nowEinstein Noah unveils new corporate wellness program
May 10, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. (ENRGI) has implemented a new wellness program, the ENRGI & You Wellness Program, which went into effect May 2.
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group reports soft Q1 earnings report
May 5, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2011.
read nowLa Madeleine launches Mothers Day campaign
May 3, 2011
In conjunction with Mother’s Day, la Madeleine Country French Cafe is re-introducing its “Card for the Cause” program through a continuing partnership with the…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels partners with BolderBOULDER
May 1, 2011
Einstein Bros. Bagels has announced that it will sponsor the 2011 BolderBOULDER 10K race, the third largest running race in the United States, on Memorial Day.
read nowPanera posts first quarter 2011 earnings
April 28, 2011
Panera Bread Co. recently posted its first quarter 2011 earnings of $1.09 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07, as well as the prior-year…
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