Corner Bakery Cafe's Rapid California Development Continues With Experienced Franchise Leaders

First development agreement of 2014 brings additional 9 cafes to Central Valley, Calif. as Corner Bakery Cafe continues its West Coast expansion

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Feb 04, 2014, 09:00 ET

DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off the heels of a record-breaking 2013, Corner Bakery Cafe announced it has awarded its first multi-unit development agreement of the new year, and plans to open nine new restaurants in the Central Valley area with new franchise partner C&L Cafe, LLC.

Doug Cross, Managing Member at C&L Cafe, which also owns and operates multiple restaurant concepts in several states, said the company is thrilled to add Corner Bakery Cafe to its list of brands and introduce the bakery cafe to new fans and communities in Central Valley, Calif. The group of veteran restaurant operators plans to open its first cafes in 2014 and the remaining sites over the next five years.

"Choosing to partner with an established fast-casual brand like Corner Bakery Cafe was an easy decision for us," Cross said. "For C&L Cafe, we look forward to bringing this great concept to communities in the Central Valley area and are confident that everything from the locally-inspired decor to the freshly-prepared menu will make our cafes a welcome addition in neighborhoods across the area."

C&L Cafe joins a roster of more than 25 franchise partners, raising the development commitments to more than 350 cafes, as Corner Bakery Cafe continues on its goal to more than double its U.S. footprint in the next three years. Last month, the company announced plans to open eight new restaurants in the Sacramento area. With the new Central Valley development agreement, company executives have announced that all California territories area currently claimed. Still, Corner Bakery Cafe believes the Pacific Northwest represents a tremendous growth opportunity that will play a key role as the chain moves forward on its future development goals.

The rapidly growing fast-casual brand is also looking to expand to new markets in Alabama, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. To see all available franchising territories, visit CornerBakeryCafe.com/Franchise-Information.

"We're excited to start off 2014 with this great news regarding our latest development agreement, expanding the reach of our signature neighborhood bakery cafe experience even further in the California market," said Gregg Koffler, Vice President of Franchise Sales for Corner Bakery Cafe. "With all of the momentum we're experiencing coming off a record-breaking year with 12 Area Development Agreements, the Central Valley area is the perfect place to continue our expansion plans as the brand looks to numerous new locations and even more fans on the West Coast."

Corner Bakery Cafe's made-to-order menu features hot breakfast scramblers, signature paninis and sandwiches, homemade soups, hand-tossed salads, pastas and indulgent sweets while providing a place to gather with family and friends. With more than 160 company-owned and franchised locations in 17 states and Washington, D.C., Corner Bakery Cafe provides a robust, best-in-class catering platform, presenting fresh food perfectly packaged for delivery or pick up.

To locate the nearest Corner Bakery Cafe or for additional information on franchise opportunities, visit www.CornerBakeryCafe.com.

About Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests in 17 states and Washington, D.C. Established in 1991, Corner Bakery Cafe restaurants are owned and operated by CBC Restaurant Corp. with more than 160 company-owned and franchised locations around the country. Founded on a philosophy of creating a place for people to relax and gather with family and friends, Corner Bakery Cafe offers a casual atmosphere featuring innovative, seasonal menu options ranging from hot breakfasts and signature paninis to handcrafted salads, sandwiches and mouthwatering sweets. Offering dine-in, to-go and catering service for any occasion, Corner Bakery Cafe delivers a premier bakery cafe experience in the heart of neighborhoods everywhere. Corner Bakery Cafe was acquired in 2011 by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1.0 billion. More information on Corner Bakery Cafe franchise opportunities is available at CornerBakeryCafe.com/Franchise-Information.

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