Einstein 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…

Bruegger'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…

Bruegger'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.

Panera 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.

Bruegger'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.

Corner 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.

The changing role of corporate consciousness

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

How fast casual CEOs are turning an enlightened approach to sales success.

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.

la 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…

Einstein 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.

Top 100: Corner Bakery Cafe No. 23

July 19, 2012

Corner Bakery Café

Cosi announces completion of rights offering

July 9, 2012

Cosi Inc. has announced the completion of its previously announced rights offering that expired June 30, 2012.

Bruegger's Bagels opens first airport location in Pittsburgh

July 9, 2012

AIRMALL USA, an airport concessions developer in North America and operator of the AIRMALL at PIT, has opened a Bruegger's Bagels at the Pittsburgh…

Panera Bread takes a marketing stand

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 28, 2012

When Panera Bread became the first major advertiser on SheKnows.com, a popular website for women, the executive team was more than enthusiastic. However, their…

Top 100: Wildflower Bread Company No 9

June 28, 2012

Wildflower Bread Company

Bruegger's adds summertime LTOs

June 24, 2012

Bruegger's Bagels has announced the launch of several new limited-time offers, available now through Sept. 18.

Chicago gets fourth Panera Cares cafe

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

June 20, 2012

Chicago is joining Dearborn, Mich., Clayton, Mo., and Portland, Ore., as cities featuring a Panera Cares Community Cafe. The company is turning its Chicago…

Starbucks to acquire La Boulange bakery for $100 million

June 4, 2012

Starbucks Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Bay Bread, LLC and the La Boulange bakery brand for $100 million in cash and expects the acquisition…

Cosi stock falls below Nasdaq requirement

June 3, 2012

Così Inc. has announced that it has received notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market indicating that, for the last 3…

Panera Bread selects Cramer-Krasselt as new AOR

May 8, 2012

Panera Bread has announced that it has chosen Cramer-Krasselt as its new creative agency of record, following an agency review.