Press Contacts

The only thing we like better than serving up fresh, innovative food is talking about it.  Contact us and let's chat about the Corner.

Diana Hovey
Senior Vice President of Marketing
Phone: (972) 619-4148

Corner Bakery


What They're Saying

"It is simply the most attractive investment opportunity in the bakery cafe category, offering superior unit-level economics and a unique dining experience unlike any I've seen in my 37 years in the industry."

Fran DeSimone
New York State Franchisee

Corner Bakery
Press
 
Corner Bakery

 

LOCATIONS*
129

NATIONAL PRESENCE*
Arizona (2)
California (34)
Colorado (5)
Georgia  - Atlanta (3)
Illinois - Chicago (34)
Maryland (3)
Mississippi (2)
New Jersey (1)
New York (2)
Pennsylvania (4)
Texas - Dallas/Fort Worth (19)
Texas - El Paso (2)
Texas - Houston (3)
Texas - San Antonio (1)
Texas - Tyler (1)
Utah (2)
Virginia (5)
Washington D.C. (6)

MENU 
Focusing on innovative, flavorful offerings and delicious desserts, the Corner Bakery Cafe menu features:
• Specialty breads
• Hot breakfasts
• Made-to-order salads, sandwiches, panini and pastas
• Seasonal soups
• Freshly baked sweets
• Hand-roasted coffee by Java City and gourmet teas by Mighty Leaf

Signature menu items include: Chicken Pomodori Panini, The Trio Salad and our famous Cinnamon Creme Cake.

Corner Bakery Cafe Catering is an industry-recognized program, which represents 20% of total sales.

AMBIENCE 
Casual neighborhood gathering place where people can relax, meet up with friends and enjoy great food any time of day.

SERVICE STYLE 
Fast-paced and efficient in-line ordering with the luxury of table service delivery and self-serve beverage refills.

PRICE POINT 
$0.99 - $7.99

HOURS* 
Hours vary, but stores are typically open from 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 
Mike Hislop, Chief Executive Officer
Richard Peabody, Chief Financial Officer
Diana Hovey, Senior Vice President of Marketing
Blake Bernet, Senior Vice President of Development and General Counsel
Ric Scicchitano, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage
Bob Hartmann, Vice President of Real Estate Development
Denise Clemens, Senior Vice President of Human Resources

HISTORY 
1991 – Founded by Chicago’s Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE)
1995 – Purchased by Brinker International
2006 – Purchased by Il Fornaio and equity investment firm Bruckman, Rosser, Sherrill & Co. LLC
2007 – Brand begins aggressive franchise strategy that brings new ownership partners to individual stores and markets 
2011 – Purchased by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 
12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1300
Dallas, Texas 75251
972-619-4100

WEBSITE 
www.cornerbakerycafe.com

*As of January 2012.  For detailed information on a specific locations including address, hours, menus and contact information, please visit our website at www.cornerbakerycafe.com.