Why McDonald’s is in the Midst of a McCafé Makeover
Though McDonald’s McCafé Bakery concept worked to an extent, it didn’t translate to more snack and coffee sales between mealtimes.
Tag: bakery
In-Store Bakeries Offer Opportunities for Sweet Success
In-store bakery performance is on the rise, with a whopping 95% of shoppers eating a bakery item at least occasionally and 63% doing so weekly, according to a new FMI report. The report, which explored …
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 7, 2022
This week’s FI news podcast touches on the latest innovative plant-based product, along with the recent rise in-store bakery products.
In-Store Bakery Segment Seen Rolling in Dough by Next Year
After a challenging number of years, it looks like the bakery industry is in good shape. In Rabobank Consumer Foods Analyst JP Frossard’s third edition of “Bakery Bites,” he looks at current growth drivers for …
WATCH: Chip City Brand Highlights Benefits of Owning Supply Chain
Chip City launched just four years ago, under less-than-ideal circumstances. The cookie-and-coffee chain’s CEO, Peter Phillips, had a background in construction and was largely unfamiliar with the food industry. The company started with a mere …
CEOs: Merger of Panera, Caribou, and Einstein Bros. Should ‘Turbocharge’ Growth
In a major merger announced Thursday, Panera Bread joined forces with Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels to form Panera Brands. The new group includes more than 4,000 fast-casual restaurants. The pact sent reverberations throughout …