The French-Asian bakery café chain was recently named to Franchise Times’ Annual Top 500 Franchises Report, marking the brand’s first time occupying a spot on the prestigious list.

Jennifer Cloherty succeeds Karl Brown, who moves into an advisory role for the company, and Bob Howland expands his role to lead its global digital and IT organizations.

The premium chocolate maker began reworking its brand following a 2020 divestiture from The Hershey Co.

The bakery-café brand is also poised to meet, if not exceed, its goal of 56 units opened in 2022.

Fourayes is the UK’s largest fruit processor and commercial jam manufacturer for bakeries, desserts and dairy.

The facility will focus on sugar-free, high-protein and other specialty chocolate products.

Alexis Gilbert, Senior Director, Global Brand and Communication at Dawn Foods, shares how bakers can leverage online tools and platforms to drive traffic and sales.

The National Restaurant Association has created a free tool to help operators be ready for weather-related emergencies.