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Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported February same-store sales declined 0.7% at Bob Evans and increased 2.6% at Mimi’s Café.
(NRN Daily NewsFax 3/12/07)
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported March same-store sales increased 1.2% at Bob Evans and declined 0.2% at Mimi’s Café.
(Company Release 4/3/07)
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported April same-store sales increased 2.1% at Bob Evans restaurants and 1.3% at Mimi’s Café.
Growth in same-store sales was attributed to increased average menu prices. Menu prices rose 1.9% at Bob Evans and 5% at
Mimi’s Café. (Company Release 5/8/07)
Bob Evans Farms Inc. has closed 11 underperforming units in seven states and plans to sell the properties. The outlets were
located in Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. There are currently 580 Bob
Evans restaurants in 18 states. (NRN Daily NewsFax 4/20/07; Company Release 4/19/07)
Bob Evans is offering schools, daycare centers and other organizations free handwashing reminders throughout September,
National Food Safety Education Month. The vinyl signs that adhere to restroom mirrors remind individuals to wash their hands
with warm water and soap for 20 seconds. The signs are available at Bob Evans locations. (Company Release 8/16/07)
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported August same-store sales at Bob Evans increased 4.3% over year-before figures while sales at
Mimi’s Café declined 1.9%. Average menu prices at Bob Evans and Mimi’s Café increased approximately 2.6% and 3.9%,
respectively. (Company Release 9/4/07)
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