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.

Convenience spurs record growth for Einstein Bros. Bagels

November 22, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels is scoring a trifecta with consumers and food service groups alike, hitting on the three elements that distinguish the brand as a…

Convenience spurs record growth for Einstein Bros. Bagels

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November 22, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels is scoring a trifecta with consumers and food service groups alike, hitting on the three elements that distinguish the brand as a…

Bruegger's, Fazoli's and others join to target growth opportunities

November 19, 2009

Under a joint strategic development program, five U.S. and Canadian restaurant chains -- Bruegger's Bagels, Fazoli's Restaurants, Friendly's Ice Cream, Smokey…

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Bruegger's, Fazoli's and others join to target growth opportunities

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November 19, 2009

Under a joint strategic development program, five U.S. and Canadian restaurant chains -- Bruegger's Bagels, Fazoli's Restaurants, Friendly's Ice Cream, Smokey…

Manhattan Bagel signs several franchise deals

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November 19, 2009

Manhattan Bagel has announced it has signed three agreements to open restaurants in Summit, N.J., Warrington, Pa., and South Jersey, and the opening of a new…

Ron Shaich to step down as Panera CEO

November 17, 2009

Panera Bread Company has announced that CEO Ron Shaich will become executive chairman of the board at the adjournment of the company's next annual meeting…

Bruegger's acquires restaurant holdings for Timothy's Coffees

November 15, 2009

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc., operator of 292 franchise and corporate-owned Bruegger's Bakery Cafés, announced that it has acquired the restaurant holdings of…

Einstein Noah announces Q3 results

November 5, 2009

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel brands, has reported financial…

Au Bon Pain to use eggs from cage-free chickens

November 5, 2009

ABP Corporation, operater of the Au Bon Pain restaurant chain, has announced its new policy for using eggs from cage-free chickens in its Massachusetts…

Corner Bakery signs 11-unit San Diego franchise deal

November 4, 2009

Corner Bakery Cafe's strategic franchise development program continues to prove successful during the down economy, as the brand announces a partnership with…

Bruegger's launches Toys for Tots holiday campaign

November 4, 2009

Bruegger's is teaming up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to meet the dramatic increase in requests for toys this holiday season. Through its "Kids…

Panera Bread systemwide comps up nearly 3%

October 27, 2009

Panera Bread Company has reported a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent for its third quarter ended Sept. 29, 2009. Franchise-operated…

Einstein Noah sets date for Q3 earnings release

October 22, 2009

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it will release its third quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes Nov. 5, 2009. A…

Atlanta Bread intros rebranded catering service

October 22, 2009

Atlanta Bread is introducing a new look and menu options to its catering service, renamed Pronti, in an effort to capture the brand's signature international…

Panera Bread recognizes top franchise operator

October 8, 2009

Raleigh-Durham-based Breadwinners at the Triangle has been named Panera Bread's Featured Franchise Operator, an award which recognizes operational excellence…

Au Bon Pain adds to seasonal menu line up

October 8, 2009

Harvest Pumpkin Soup and several other seasonal favorites will return to Au Bon Pain's fall menu, along with new two new menu items created by the company's…

Einstein Noah to open first San Antonio location

October 5, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a franchise agreement with Charles Loflin, a San Antonio entrepreneur, to open seven franchise locations in the area. Loflin…

Panera Bread franchisee relaunches pink ribbon bagel

October 5, 2009

Breads of the World, the Panera Bread franchisee for central and southwestern Ohio, will honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering a Pink Ribbon…