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…

Panera Bread intros several new menu options

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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…

Einstein Noah reports preliminary Q4 results

January 11, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2009. The company also announced that it…

Einstein Noah reports preliminary Q4 results

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January 11, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has reported preliminary financial results for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2009. The company also announced that it…

Brueggger's adds to breakfast and lunch lineup

January 7, 2010

Bruegger's Bakery Cafe is adding new breakfast and lunch offerings to its menu starting Jan. 6. The new items include a Maple & Sausage breakfast sandwich…

Brueggger's adds to breakfast and lunch lineup

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January 7, 2010

Bruegger's Bakery Cafe is adding new breakfast and lunch offerings to its menu starting Jan. 6. The new items include a Maple & Sausage breakfast sandwich…

Corner Bakery to highlight 100 low-cal meal combos

January 5, 2010

To help guests with their health-focused resolutions, Corner Bakery Cafe is introducing its "100 Under 600" program showcasing more than 100 different soup…

Corner Bakery to highlight 100 low-cal meal combos

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January 5, 2010

To help guests with their health-focused resolutions, Corner Bakery Cafe is introducing its "100 Under 600" program showcasing more than 100 different soup…

Au Bon Pain opens in Chicago's Block 37 retail space

December 17, 2009

Au Bon Pain continued to expand its presence in the Chicago market with the opening of a café at the anticipated Block 37 retail development at State and…

Au Bon Pain opens in Chicago's Block 37 retail space

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December 17, 2009

Au Bon Pain continued to expand its presence in the Chicago market with the opening of a café at the anticipated Block 37 retail development at State and…

Brands gear up for holiday catering opportunities

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Fast casual concepts look to strengthen fourth quarter results by boosting their year-end catering sales.