Timothy's World Coffee wakes up Boston

October 2, 2011

Timothy's World Coffee has opened its first neighborhood location in the U.S., the first of a number of planned retail outlets across the country.

Pro 'ballers open Panera on California's Central Coast

September 27, 2011

Panera Bread will open its first Ventura, Calif., bakery-café Oct, 8, co-owned by former NFL football star and current ESPN broadcaster Keyshawn Johnson. The…

La Madeleine to franchise

September 26, 2011

After serving customers for nearly three decades as a corporate-owned chain, la Madeleine Country French Café is now offering franchise opportunities in the…

Phil Costner named president of la Madeleine

September 11, 2011

La Madeleine Country French Café announced today that Phil Costner has been named president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Costner is…

Beautiful Brands adds fast casual bakery

September 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) announced today the addition of Tulsa-based Ludger’s Cakes to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise…

Panera Bread plans 30-plus unit expansion in Central Ohio

August 18, 2011

The country's largest Panera Bread franchise, Warren, Ohio-based Covelli Enterprises, plans to expand the chain by 30-plus units in the next five years with a…

Einstein Noah Q2 revenues up slightly

August 4, 2011

Colorado-baed Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, today reported…

Oatmeal goes upscale

by Melissa Abbott — Director, Culinary Insights, The Hartman Group, Inc

Consumers often say they wish they had healthier options for breakfast, yet better-for-you, not to mention better-tasting, has been hard to come by when it…

Panera Bread reports 19% revenue growth

July 26, 2011

Panera Bread Company has reported its second quarter results for the period ended June 29, 2011. Additionally, the company has given an update for the first 2…

Bruegger’s intros ciabatta panini options

July 20, 2011

Bruegger's has announced the addition of a new lineup of sandwiches made on artisan ciabatta bread, adding to its expanding chef-inspired menu items.

Chains honored for outstanding online ordering sales

July 17, 2011

ONOSYS Online Ordering announced the winners of its inaugural Spark Awards honoring clients for outstanding online ordering sales. To be considered for an…

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…

Golub 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…

Bruegger’s 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…

Top 100: Atlanta Bread No. 75

June 21, 2011

75. Atlanta Bread

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…

Starbucks lets Android users pay via phone

June 14, 2011

Portland store serves wine and beer.

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…

Au 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…

La 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.