CORNER BAKERY CAFE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW JERSEY CORNER FOODS LLC
30 Jul 2007
by: Corner Bakery Cafe
New Jersey Corner Foods LLC to Develop Eight Restaurant Units in Four Years
DALLAS – July 30, 2007 – As part an ongoing aggressive franchise growth strategy, Corner Bakery Cafe today announced that New Jersey Corner Foods LLC will be their newest partner in bringing quality fresh food to Central New Jersey area residents in the fast-casual segment. Since the company’s first location in 1991 to its current reach of 99 restaurants across the country today, Corner Bakery Cafe’s growth has been primarily through company-owned and operated locations until it launched its strategic franchise development program at the end of 2006.
“Over the past several years, we’ve invested heavily in new systems and product innovation that provides best-in-class dining experience for our guests,” said Mike Hislop, chairman and CEO of CBC Restaurant Corp. “After completing our 20th straight quarter of positive comp sales and holding the highest average annual sales volume (almost $2.2 million) of any national bakery cafe brand, we’re in a position to move our franchise program forward at an aggressive pace, with the right partners. We have found one such partner in New Jersey Corner Foods and its president, Charles Alario. The dedication he has shown to his existing restaurants promises to provide Corner Bakery Cafe with a strong foundation for success in the New Jersey market.”
With more than 15 years of restaurant franchising experience to his credit, Alario and his wife, Janet, own and operate seven Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs and four Golden Corral restaurants throughout New Jersey. His franchise company, New Jersey Corner Foods, plans to add eight new Corner Bakery Cafes in the Monmouth and Middlesex Counties of New Jersey within the next four years.
“I first stepped into a Corner Bakery Cafe more than a year ago in downtown Chicago after seeing their catering vans virtually everywhere I looked,” said Alario. “I became transfixed by every aspect of the restaurant – from the loyalty of the guests and the friendly, neighborhood atmosphere to the fresh, innovative menu. Since fast-casual dining is one of the fastest-growing segments in the restaurant industry today, I knew that the Corner Bakery brand and business model would perfectly complement our portfolio.”
CBC Restaurant Corp. launched a strategic franchise development program in October 2006. The program, one of the most competitive in the industry, is designed to attract potential franchise partners who have relevant multi-unit restaurant experience and have received “best-in-class” recognition within their current system. New Jersey Corner Foods marks CBC Restaurant Corp.’s second franchise partnership.
About Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles/Orange County, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Established in 1991, Corner Bakery Cafe restaurants are owned and operated by CBC Restaurant Corp. with 98 locations around the country. Founded on a philosophy of creating a place for people to relax and gather with family and friends, Corner Bakery Cafe offers a casual atmosphere featuring innovative, seasonal menu options ranging from hot breakfasts and signature paninis to handcrafted salads, sandwiches and mouthwatering sweets. Corner Bakery Cafe delivers a premier bakery cafe experience in the heart of neighborhoods everywhere. For more information, visit www.cornerbakerycafe.com.
About New Jersey Corner Foods LLC
New Jersey Corner Foods LLC, led by Charles and Janet Alario, owns and operates seven Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs and four Golden Corral franchises in the state of New Jersey. The company entered into a franchise agreement with Corner Bakery Cafe in July 2007, marking its first foray into the fast-casual dining.
CORNER BAKERY CAFE ANNOUNCES FIRST PARTNER
|
CORNER BAKERY CAFE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW PARTNERS