Corner Bakery Cafe is targeting the Southeast region of the United States for growth and is seeking top multi-unit franchise operators. "Experts are forecasting that the fast casual industry will lead the way for new restaurant development this year,” said Vice President of Franchise Sales Gregg Koffler. “When we couple that with a growing demand for Corner Bakery Cafe in the Southeast, we see tremendous opportunity to build upon the success we are experiencing with our Florida and Georgia cafes.” Known for its ingredient-inspired menu and neighborhood cafe atmosphere, Corner Bakery Cafe’s goal is to double its national franchisee footprint over the next two to three years. The bakery cafe is focusing its franchising efforts in the Southeast, specifically in Birmingham, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbus, Jackson, New Orleans, Raleigh and Tampa. During 2014, the Dallas-based chain signed ten new area development agreements. This represents commitments for more than 115 new cafes and raises the total to more than 342, with 95 planned for development in the East Coast region. The company continues to seek out best-in-class franchise operators who have relevant multi-unit restaurant/retail experience in the market to be developed, and who are as passionate as they are about bringing great food and a welcoming experience to the neighborhood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the quick casual restaurant features innovative, seasonal menu options ranging from hot breakfasts and signature Panini to handcrafted salads, sandwiches and sweets. Operating over 185 company-owned and franchised locations in 21 states and Washington, DC, the chain has a flexible footprint for both urban and suburban markets.
CATEGORY: Fast Casual
Chain Name: Corner Bakery Cafe
Company Name: CBC Restaurant Corp.
Street Address: 12700 Park Central Dr., Suite 1300, Dallas, Texas 75251
Tel: 972/619-4100 & 800/309-4642 Fax: 972/788-5038
Email: [email protected] Website: www.CornerBakeryCafe.com
Menu Specialty: Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu including pastries, specialty breads, made-to-order breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, Panini, soups, salads, pastas, fresh baked sweets, coffees, teas, etc.
Introduced: 1991 in downtown Chicago by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. Acquired by Roark Capital Group in 2011.
No. of Locations: Over 185 in the United States
Areas of Operation: Targeting new markets in Alabama, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina and Tennessee.
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BusinessType (corp., franchise, jv): Corporate & Franchises
Size Req’d: 3000 to 4500 sq.ft.
Special Requirements (patio, drive-thru, etc): Densely populated suburban and urban areas.
Contact Name: Mike Hislop – Chief Executive Officer
Gary Price – President
Salil Bapat – Chief Financial Officer
Blake Bernet – Chief Legal Officer
Mike Nolan – Chief Development Officer
Denise Clemens – SVP, People Resources
Holland Burton – Sr. Director, Real Estate
Gregg Koffler – VP, Franchise Sales
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PARENT COMPANY: Roark Capital Group, Atlanta, Georgia
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Last Report: Restaurant & QSR Expansion Report #135 Last Update:
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