Bakery Cafe News & Media
Corner 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…
read nowEinstein Noah sets earnings call
April 25, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. will release its first quarter 2011 financial results after the market close on May 5. The conference call is set for …
read nowGreat Harvest Bread Company wins democratic workplace award
April 25, 2011
Great Harvest Franchising Inc. has been named a winner of the WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces global award sponsored by WorldBlu, a company…
read nowBrueggers Bagels taps new print marketing firm
April 24, 2011
Bruegger's Bagels has named Baltimore-based Vertis Communications as its provider of direct marketing programs and advertising inserts. The partnership was…
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Trendy cake pops find their way into Starbucks
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
What is the latest food innovation at Starbucks?
read nowBrueggers to offer guests tax day deal
April 12, 2011
As a way to help American’s get through this year’s tax day, Bruegger’s is offering IRS-weary guests its popular Big Bagel Bundles for $10.40. Because of this…
read nowLa Madeleine unveils new Mediterranean menu items
March 27, 2011
La Madeleine Café is rolling out a series of limited-time menu items designed to deliver tastes of the Mediterranean. The items will be available March 2…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant strengthens leadership team
March 24, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Unger as executive vice president of operations and Mike Ellis as executive vice…
read nowInnovation in the name of charity
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
What do the Love Kitchen, Panera Bread, and Cafe 180 all have in common? They provide affordable food to those who can’t regularly pay full price for a meal.
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La Madeleine owner purchases Bruegger's
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
March 16, 2011
Rennes, France-based Le Duff group, owner and operator of 820 outlets including the Del Arte and Brioche Doree chains, has purchased the Burlington, Vt.-based…
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