Le Pain Quotidien

Emerging Brands

Le Pain Quotidien and The Little Beet leave the Aurify Brands nest

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 18, 2022

The fast-casual chains will be operated by newly created operating platform Convive Brands.

Premium

Food

Bread rises to new status on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 28, 2022

Innovation comes to the breadbasket, as restaurants upgrade service, variety and quality.

Financing

For Aurify Brands, Le Pain Quotidien was too good a brand to pass up

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2020

The New York-based operator has completed its deal for the chain’s U.S. market and plans to reopen more than 40 locations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

For foreign restaurant chains, the U.S. remains a brutal market

By Jonathan Maze on May 28, 2020

Le Pain Quotidien and Vapiano were both struggling here before the pandemic, proving again the difficulty foreign chains have in establishing a beachhead, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Le Pain Quotidien, struggling pre-pandemic, files for bankruptcy protection

By Heather Lalley on May 27, 2020

The fast-casual chain hopes a sale to multi-concept operator Aurify Brands can save some of its restaurants.

Operations

Le Pain Quotidien struggles amid COVID-19 closures

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2020

The fast-casual chain faced financial problems before the pandemic hit the U.S., according to media reports.

Consumer Trends

10 unique LTOs for spring

By Patricia Cobe on May 14, 2019

Limited-time offers that differentiate the menu are creating buzz this season.

Top 500 Chains

Le Pain Quotidien

May 03, 2019

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