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Einstein Bros. Bagels

Leadership

Panera’s parent voluntarily owns up to its Nazi past

The family controlling JAB Holding Co. acknowledges that an earlier version of the company used slave labor during World War II and that two predecessors were guilty of unprosecuted war crimes.

Financing

JAB: The new restaurant powerhouse

Here's a look at JAB's acquisitions and restaurant concepts.

Top 500 Chains

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Jun. 19, 2018
Marketing

Einstein Bros. hawks bath products to promote new LTO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2018

The brand’s Cheesy Shampoo and Wakin’ Bacon Conditioner are available to order online.

Top 500 Chains

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Jun. 12, 2017

A bagel chain designed to look like a neighborhood coffee shop

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Jun. 11, 2017

Offers bagels, coffee and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch

2017 Top 500: Bakery Cafe chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 07, 2017

While the bakery café menu category saw its total sales increase by 4% to $7.3 billion and units by 1% to 3,499, performance among the individual brands varied widely.

Marketing

4 ways restaurants generated social media buzz this week

By Lisa White on May. 10, 2017

From slightly NSFW marketing to riding out celebrity happenstance, here are some recent social media wins operators can learn from.

Food

How leading chains stack up by menu size

By Lizzy Freier on Mar. 16, 2017

The top and fastest-growing chains don’t always align with average total menu items in their sectors.

Consumer Trends

Top chains by menu segment for 2017

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jan. 17, 2017

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than just good food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.