Thomas John, senior vice president and executive chef of Au Bon Pain in Boston, among other winners, received recognition for his use of fresh produce in the culinary world.

New Technomic report shows that system-wide sales for bakery cafe segment of restaurant industry were up 12 percent in 2008.

Humane Society of U.S. helps company move to new egg policy.

The brand is No. 5 on the magazine’s top 10 list.

Lean and Mean In the past six months, Ed Frechette has noticed a trend. “People on Wall Street are coming to Au Bon Pain for meetings and interviews,” says Frechette, senior vice president of marketing for the Boston-based chain, which has locations in New York City. Financial executives are not the only ones looking to […]

The awards recognized individuals who best exemplify the company’s passion.

The five new desserts in the Portions line each contain no more than 200 calories.

Eat This, Not That! authors grade 43 national chains; 6 receive an “F.”

Au Bon Pain announces additions to Nutrition Advisory Board.

Health magazine has named the chain one of America’s healthiest restaurants, praising its Nutrition Kiosks.

The new line offers a customized dining experience of 14 entrees at 200 calories or less.

LNK will partner with management to recapitalize the company and support its expansion strategy in the United States and in selected global markets.

The fast-casual chain is now serving 100 percent all-natural chicken and a trans fat free menu.

The new facility will allow the company to open stores in locations that do not have space to accommodate full kitchens.

Puerto Rico–based franchise group Camille’s Interamerica Development, Inc. intends to open 40 stores in the Caribbean region.

The chain launches Web site with meal calorie counter and pledges to go trans fat free by the end of the summer.

Au Bon Pain will add a total of 300 units to the chain though expansion into Japan.

Au Bon Pain’s new suburban prototype, The Bistro by Au Bon Pain, will open tomorrow in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Au Bon Pain Corp announced June 22 that it has awarded a three-year contract with Aspeon Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq:ASPE) for its application outsourcing services.