Bakery Cafe News & Media
SmallCakes Cupcakery going global
June 11, 2014
SmallCakes Cupcakery has announced that its first International franchise location will open in the Aswaaq Mall in Dubai, under the leadership of new…
read nowLa Madeleine bolsters executive team to double unit count
June 11, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café has announced plans to double the size of its U.S. footprint in select markets. The initiative will include both corporate and…
read nowKneaders Bakery & Café named as state’s top pastry provider
June 6, 2014
Orem, Utah-based Kneaders Bakery & Cafe has received the Best-of-State pastry award.
read nowCorner Bakery eyes Seattle and Vegas for expansion
May 28, 2014
Corner Bakery Café has signed two multiunit development agreements with California-based businessman Anil Yadav, CEO of JIB Management, who plans to open 1…
read nowEinstein Noah launches summer menu
May 28, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group has rolled out its new seasonal menu to kick off summer. The menu is available at all Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah’s New York…
read nowLa Madeleine plans 15 units in Colorado
May 15, 2014
La Madeleine has signed a multi-unit agreement to open 15 units in Colorado. According to a news release, this is the brand’s third franchise agreement in its…
read nowPanera adds new test facility to enhance bakery business
May 14, 2014
Panera Bread Co. has unveiled a new test bakery facility in New Haven, Conn. According to a news release, the company is using the facility to test new…
read nowStarbucks Evenings opens at LAX
November 18, 2013
Starbucks Evenings, the alcohol-serving counterpart to the coffee house chain, recently opened a location inside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at…
read nowBakery-café category underrepresented in Canada
June 7, 2013
Technomic has developed a Canadian Bakery & Coffee Cafe Consumer Trend Report, which shows that bakery-cafes in the country experience relatively low…
read nowEinstein Noah celebrates National Bagel Day with giveaway
February 5, 2013
Einstein Bros. Bagels and Noah's New York Bagels are celebrating National Bagel Day Feb. 9 by offering a free bagel and shmear to customers who purchase any…
read nowBruegger's commemorates anniversary with free bagel
February 5, 2013
Bruegger's Bagels will officially celebrate its 30th anniversary on Feb. 7. Until 11 a.m. that day, guests can redeem a coupon for a complimentary bagel and…
read nowBruegger's Bagels focused on three markets for growth
December 27, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels has announced plans for aggressive expansion in Nashville, Tenn.; Tallahassee, Fla.; and Huntsville, Ala.
read nowPanera emerges as consumers' favorite sandwich chain
October 24, 2012
Panera Bread topped the list of Americans' favorite sandwich chains, according to a national study from customer intelligence solution provider Market Force.
read nowBruegger's welcomes fall with pumpkin-flavored menu items
September 19, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels is adding new menu items inspired by the fall season, and is also bringing back its pumpkin-flavored cream cheese and coffee offerings.
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe expands franchise sales team
September 19, 2012
Corner Bakery Café has added Nick Booras and Gregg Koffler as directors of franchise sales to support the brand's national expansion efforts.
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The changing role of corporate consciousness
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
How fast casual CEOs are turning an enlightened approach to sales success.
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Panera Bread sales success boosted by investment initiatives
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
The company sees gains at it continues to improve marketing, catering, operational and food quality.
read nowla Madeleine takes flight with first airport location
July 25, 2012
On July 28, la Madeleine Country French Café will open the doors to its new café at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Phoenix café is la…
read nowEinstein Bros. Bagels hosting Olympics-themed Facebook contest
July 20, 2012
On July 23, Einstein Bros Bagels is launching the "I Could Have Been a Contender" Olympics-themed Facebook contest.
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