Bakery & breakfast — page 7

The bakery-café franchise is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a brand refresh, including a new logo and the motto “Rise and Stay True.”

Orlando-based Jeff’s Bagel Run is expanding into South Carolina through a three-unit agreement with experienced multi-unit operators from the Hungry Howie’s Pizza system.

Franchisees bring Flying Biscuit Café to St. Louis area with 3 locations.

First Watch CFO Ashlee Weisser is leading a strategy that prioritizes increased marketing spend and menu innovation to drive consistent same-store sales growth.

Panera launches fall lineup on August 19 with new items.

Compton currently operates the Flying Biscuit Café at 11683 Parkside Drive in the Turkey Creek area, which opened May 25, 2025.

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is a burgeoning breakfast and lunch franchise that offers fresh, made-to-order meals in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

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Before Max Mukaddam became a multi-unit Keke’s Breakfast Cafe franchisee, his professional life looked very different.

Opening a new Paris Baguette in Federal Way this summer is not just a career milestone for Eric Cao.

Jeff's Bagel Run is expanding into Pennsylvania after signing a 10-unit franchise agreement with Jay and Amy DeLuca, Eric Clark and Nadia Hankin.

Paris Baguette ranks No. 90 in Technomic 2026 Top 500 Chains

Earlier this year, Paris Baguette achieved six consecutive years of positive comparable sales and traffic growth, and new café openings in the second quarter have underscored the brand’s resonance and long-term potential.

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First Watch’s positive momentum continues, with another strong quarter of 3.4% same-store sales growth and double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter, thanks to a robust pipeline of store openings.

Crumbl has introduced Soda Community Creations, a new in-app feature that allows customers to create and share custom Dirty Soda combinations.

The Flying Biscuit Café signs lease in St. Louis area

Some foods are synonymous with classics in the consumer lexicon.

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Suk Nicholas, a 15-year company veteran, will oversee the chain’s fresh delivery business globally and in the U.S.

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the fast-growing bagel brand known for making its bagels from scratch in every shop throughout the day, has awarded a 10-unit franchise agreement covering Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania.

The brand has grown by 31% over the past five years, driven by a franchisee-first approach, strong unit-level economics, and sustained market demand.

The agreement marks Jeff’s Bagel Run’s entry into Pennsylvania and establishes a development corridor extending from the Harrisburg area east through Reading and the Lehigh Valley to suburban Philadelphia.

A federal court judge has handed the owner of Corner Bakery a $38 million default judgment against Boston Market and some of its owners in a two-year-old case over inappropriate transfers and other accounting issues.