Chain: La Madeleine

La Madeleine Launches New Mobile App

La Madeleine Country French Café, a Dallas-based authentic country French bakery café, launched its new mobile rewards app, Bonne Rewards. Available at all participating cafés beginning February 10, Bonne Rewards was created to reward la Madeleine’s extraordinary fan base and loyal guests. “Since our founding in 1983, we have always focused on listening, adapting, and […]

La Madeleine’s Parent Hires New Development Director

Le Duff America Inc., the North American subsidiary of the world’s second largest restaurant company in the café-bakery sector, Groupe Le Duff SA, announced the appointment of Stefanie Rakes as the director of development for nontraditional venues. In this role, Rakes takes responsibility for growing Le Duff’s la Madeleine Country French Café, Brioche Dorée and […]

La Madeleine Opens First College Location

La Madeleine Country French Café, the acclaimed, authentic country French bakery café, announced that its first university campus café will open at the University of Kentucky on November 16. The café will be located within “The 90,” the university’s new 82,000-square-foot student dining facility. The decision to bring la Madeleine to the University of Kentucky […]

La Madeleine Targets Southwest

La Madeleine Country French Café, an authentic country French bakery café, announced an extensive franchise growth initiative to increase its U.S. presence by more than 50 cafés in the next few years. Setting the stage for impressive growth in 2016, la Madeleine has announced signed agreements to open numerous cafés in attractive markets in Arizona, […]

La Madeleine Opens Pair of Cafés in Orlando

La Madeleine Country French Café, the acclaimed, authentic country French bakery café, announced that its first two cafés in Florida will open at Orlando’s Florida Mall and near the Mall at Millenia on October 29 and November 12, respectively. “This is a monumental moment for our brand to open our first two cafés in Florida,” […]

Qdoba, Bruegger’s to Attend Catering Sales Workshop

The Catering Institute's one-day Catering Sales Management Workshop will bring together restaurant-catering leaders looking to a build a better sales culture inside their organizations. The workshop, to be held October 13 at The Omni Park West Hotel in Dallas, will address cold-calling techniques, lead generation and prospecting, and consultative selling, among other topics. "At The […]

La Madeleine Enters the Sunshine State

La Madeleine Country French Café, the acclaimed, authentic country French bakery café, announced significant expansion for the brand that will bring the company’s first two cafés to Florida. “We are coming to Orlando with great excitement and eagerness,” says John Cahill, president of la Madeleine. “This announcement represents a significant step in our growth strategy.” […]

La Madeleine Infuses New Pasta Dishes with French Flavor

As the harvest season approaches, la Madeleine Country French Café is celebrating provincial France with new pasta dishes and seasonal bakery items. Numerous fall-inspired, handcrafted recipes bring the country French harvesting season to life at la Madeleine. Guests may choose from two new pastas: a Spicy Basque Country Pasta and a Creamy Pasta Lyonnaise, inspired […]

La Madeleine Celebrates Bastille Day with Free Tart

La Madeleine Country French Café, a local favorite for French country cuisine and pâtisseries, is offering guests a free mini Liberté Tart on Tuesday, July 14. July 14 is Bastille Day, the French National Day, commemorating the start of the French Revolution and storming of the Bastille. The day has a strong significance for the […]

La Madeleine Showcases Summer with Seasonal Specials

This summer, la Madeleine Country French Café is bringing the seasonal allure of one of the world’s most desired destinations right to its cafés. “Summer in the French countryside is unlike any other in the world,” says Susan Dederen, vice president of culinary for la Madeleine. “From leisurely strolls amid open-air markets to harvesting the […]

La Madeleine to Raise $250,000 for Children’s Hunger Fund

La Madeleine Country French Café, the Dallas-based bakery café brand with more than 75 locations nationwide, announced its commitment to raising funds that will provide 1 million meals to children in need through Children’s Hunger Fund. In May, la Madeleine will launch its heartfelt effort in tandem with Children’s Hunger Fund by raising $250,000 through […]

la Madeleine Highlights Seasonal French Ingredients

Some residents of Provence, a region in the South of France, have a philosophy about recognizing the joy of life by slowing down, savoring each meal, and cherishing time with family and friends. La Madeleine Country French Café is channeling this philosophy and way of life by highlighting the seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs that […]

La Madeleine Offers Country French Trio LTO

Symbolic of the comforting and flavorful foods found in markets and cafés along the streets of France, la Madeleine is channeling that flavor as it invites guests to savor the Country French Trio. Continuing the tradition of made-from-scratch, country French recipes filled with fresh ingredients, the Trio showcases la Madeleine’s roots in a variety of […]

La Madeleine Opens 10th Location in Greater DC Area

Residents, neighboring businesses, and guests at Pike & Rose, the mixed-use residential, retail, and entertainment neighborhood in the heart of Montgomery County’s White Flint District, celebrate the return of la Madeleine. Opening at 11610 Old Georgetown Road, la Madeleine offers a distinctive country French café experience complete with its signature recipes that are handcrafted and […]

La Madeleine Exceeds Philanthropic Goals For 2014

La Madeleine,the Dallas-based country French café brand, announced today the results of its 2014 fundraising efforts to end childhood hunger. Combined guest and corporate generosity resulted in donations exceeding $400,000, surpassing la Madeleine’s 2014 philanthropic goals and strengthening its commitment to helping kids in need. One hundred percent of the monies raised go directly to […]

La Madeleine to Open 12 New Units in Texas and Oklahoma

La Madeleine, the country French cafe, announced today a multi-unit agreement that further advances the company’s strategic franchising initiative. Coming as another indication of la Madeleine’s strength and desire to elevate its footprint in select U.S. markets, the agreement showcases the demand the brand commands from many of the restaurant industry’s most seasoned owner/operator groups. […]

La Madeleine Inks Deal for Arkansas Growth

La Madeleine announced a multiunit agreement that continues to build momentum for its strategic franchising initiative. This agreement comes as another indication of la Madeleine’s strength and desire to elevate its footprint in select U.S. markets with seasoned restaurant owner/operator groups. The Dallas-based restaurant company, which has a collection of more than 70 bakery cafés, […]

First Customers at Houston La Madeleine to Get Free Bread

Residents, neighboring businesses, and guests of Tanglewood Court, the highly touted residential and entertainment mixed-use community in the Galleria area of west Houston, will soon welcome the arrival of la Madeleine Country French Café. Opening at the corner of San Felipe and Fountainview Drive, la Madeleine offers a fast-casual dining experience complete with its signature […]

La Madeleine Crafts a Take-Home Holiday Feast

As the holidays draw near, la Madeleine is channeling the joy of the season, helping holiday hosts impress with a feast. Each year, la Madeleine’s chefs craft 18 holiday recipes for guests to enjoy the season’s most memorable flavors. Now all of the flavors of the season are available to bring home for loved ones […]

La Madeleine Unfurls French-Inspired Holiday Menu

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and la Madeleine Country French Café is unwrapping the season’s favorite flavors. The brand known for its French recipes announced the debut of its holiday seasonal menu. Now through the end of December at its 70-plus cafés nationwide, guests can gather to savor a new flavor of […]

La Madeleine Celebrates New Maryland Location

Residents, neighboring businesses, and guests of Crown, the urban inspired community in Gaithersburg, Maryland, will soon welcome the arrival of la Madeleine Country French Café. Opening in Downtown Crown, the mixed-use central section of the community, la Madeleine offers a refined fast casual dining experience complete with its signature French-inspired recipes that are made to […]

La Madeleine Joins Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry

Committed to taking a proactive stance in the fight against childhood hunger, la Madeleine Country French Café is teaming up with Share Our Strength for the month long No Kid Hungry campaign. La Madeleine, which implements a series of year round initiatives to raise funds and awareness about childhood hunger, has a goal of $300,000 […]

Le Duff America Announces New Hire Sheryl Fox

Le Duff America Inc, the North American subsidiary of Groupe Le Duff SA, announced the hiring of Sheryl Fox as the senior director of nontraditional venue business development. In this role, Fox takes responsibility for growing Le Duff’s la Madeleine Country French Café, Brioche Dorée, and Bruegger’s Bagels brands in highly-trafficked, nontraditional foodservice venues, such […]

La Madeleine Raises Funds for Children’s Hunger Fund

La Madeleine Country French Café is making a major impact on the fight to end childhood hunger. The company announced its updated 2014 fundraising results that directly support Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF). Thus far in 2014, through a combination of new café events and ongoing promotional programs, la Madeleine and guests together have raised $89,339, […]