May 24, 2013

Bruegger's

Bob Evans Sells Mimi's Cafe to LeDuff America for $50M

Bob Evans Farms announced it had entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Mimi's Cafe restaurant chain to LeDuff America (LDA).   

Mimi's Cafe is a French-inspired casual-dining restaurant with 145 locations in 24 states, primarily in the West and...

Bruegger's Bagels Targets Trio of Markets for Expansion

Bruegger's Bagels, a fast-casual chain known for its New York-style bagels baked fresh in every location, has announced plans for aggressive expansion in Nashville, Tennessee; Tallahassee, Florida; and Huntsville, Alabama.

The planned expansion will open up new opportunities for...

Bruegger's Bagels Makes a Landing at Cincinnati Airport

Bruegger’s Bagels will open in Concourse B at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) on December 13.

The new location features the full Bruegger’s Bagels menu of freshly baked bagels and other items that offer easy, on-the-go options for hungry travelers...

More Than 8,200 Restaurants Chip In to End Child Hunger

Last month, 8,292 restaurants of every type, their employees, and customers came together to help end childhood hunger in the U.S. by participating in Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, their generosity raised more than $5 million, more than...

Bruegger's Moves to Eliminate Pork Gestation Crates

Bruegger’s Bagels announced it will eliminate gestation crates—cages used to confine breeding pigs—from its pork supply chain, becoming the latest in a growing list of major food companies to address this issue.

Bruegger’s Bagels has more than 300 locations in 25...

Bruegger’s Bagels Lands at Pittsburgh International Airport

AIRMALL USA, the airport concessions developer and operator of the AIRMALL at PIT, is pleased to welcome its newest restaurant to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), Bruegger’s Bagels. This is Bruegger’s first location at PIT and its fifth airport location in the U.S....

2012’s Best Franchise Deals
July 2012
Bruegger’s Summer Menu Features Classics with a Twist

Bruegger's Bagels, with more than 300 locations across the U.S., will add some sizzle to the summer with limited-time-only menu additions that offer a new twist on old favorites. The summertime treats are available from June 20 through Sept. 18.

Boar's Head Cafe Newest Arrival for Pittsburgh Airport

Airmall USA, an airport concessions developer and operator of the Airmall at Pittsburgh International Airport, has opened the Boar's Head Cafe, a 2,600-plus square foot restaurant located on the Transit Level of the Landside Terminal.

Bruegger's Helps Fight Tax Time Blues with $10.40 Special

Bruegger's, a national bagel leader with more than 300 locations across the nation, is once again offering IRS form-weary guests a way to ease the pain.

Today through Tax Day (April 17) guests pay just $10.40 for the bagel leader's Big Bagel Bundle, a savings of up to $5,...

Spring Brings New Salads, Sandwich to Bruegger's

Spring came early in most parts of the country, and Bruegger's is prepared. This week the fast casual chain will expand its menu with new freshly made salads: Mediterranean Mozzarella and Thai Peanut Chicken. The limited-time-only menu...

Local Flavor a Must at Big Airports
March 2012

Airports across the U.S. are adding a more local feel to their concourses in an attempt to offer travelers a better sense of what that city has to offer.

National fast food brands should take note. As airports strive for more of a local feel, limited-service companies that are pushing...

Le Duff America Appoints Jim Vinz to Co-CEO

Le Duff America Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Claude Bergeron, announced the appointment of restaurant and hospitality industry veteran Jim Vinz as Co-CEO of Le Duff America, the North American management company of café brands that include la Madeleine Country French Café, Bruegger...

Bruegger’s CEO Greco Steps Down

Le Duff America Inc., owner of Bruegger’s, announced co-CEO James Greco will step down as of December 27 to pursue other opportunities. 

Greco took on the role of co-CEO of Le Duff America when the company purchased Bruegger’s and its stable of brands in March 2011. Prior...

Bruegger's Campaigns for Children's Hospital

Bruegger's recently kicked off it's second annual fundraising campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) with a goal of raising $100,000 for the cause.

Group Formed to Manage Second Largest Bakery-Café

Recognized as the second largest bakery-café company worldwide, French-based Groupe Le Duff has announced the creation of Le Duff America to manage its North American café brands, which includes la Madeleine Country French Café, Bruegger’s Bagels, Timothy’s World Coffee, and Brioche...

Concessions 101: Cashing in on Airports, Campuses

Nontraditional venues, much like airport security itself, may come with a menu of hassles and constraints. For vendors who master the process, however, airports and universities, flooded with hungry, on-the-go patrons, are a dominant opportunity.

Fall Is In the Air at Bruegger's with New LTOs

This fall, Bruegger’s will add a fresh option to its new line of Ciabatta Panini sandwiches and offer guests an excellent value, bringing back its popular “4 Under $4” promotion.

Bruegger's Takes Over VA Beach

Bruegger’s Enterprises announced a new development agreement with business partners Vish, Hitesh, Nick, and BJ Patel and their company Virginia Bagels to open six bakeries in Virginia Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods. The new franchisee group joins a growing family of more than 300...

Bruegger's Goes Skinny

Bruegger’s Bagels announced the first ever “Skinny Bagel,” with the same taste and texture as a classic bagel, but with 100 fewer calories.