RISE - Menu Monitor

Personnel |
Philip Smith, V.P. of Menu Development
James Greco, CEO
Robert Parette, CFO
Scott Berkman, V.P. of Purchasing
Donald Ritacca, V.P. of Operations
Paula M. Doyle, V.P. of Marketing
Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. announced the promotion of Paula M. Doyle to vice president of marketing. Doyle has served as
senior marketing director for the past two years. (QSRmagazine.com 11/14/07)
News & Other |
Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. reported for the fourth quarter same-store sales increased 5.1%. (Company Website 2/5/07)
Bruegger’s Wisconsin locations will no longer use eggs from caged hens. (Madison.com 3/24/07)
Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery is focusing on specialty coffees, afternoon snacks, better customer service and improved
merchandising to compete with bakery-cafés, coffeehouses and traditional fast-food locations that offer breakfast items.
Bruegger’s is looking to boost sales by offering lunch and late afternoon options. New menu items include desserts, salty
snacks, and combo meals such as Bruegger’s Duo, a choice of a half sandwich and a half soup or salad. The chain will also
expand its specialty drink offering such as espresso. The items are to be introduced in the second half of the 2007 fiscal year.
(Nation’s Restaurant News p 8 4/16/07)
Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. reported for the first quarter ended April 17 net earnings increased 6.3% to $51.3 million from
$48.3 million for the same period last year. Same-store sales rose 0.8% systemwide. This marks the 12th consecutive quarter
of growth for the chain. (Company Website 5/15/07)
Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. reported for the second quarter ended July 10 systemwide same-store sales rose 10.5%. The
period marks the 13th consecutive quarter of growth. (Company Release 8/2/07)
Bruegger’s Bagels will open two units in Logan International Airport in Boston and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Airport by late November. Both outlets will serve the chain’s full menu and the Boston location will also offer wine and beer.
(Nation’s Restaurant News 9/10/07)
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