Corner Bakery Named One of the Healthiest Fast-Food Chains
Corner Bakery Cafe named one of Health magazine's Top 10 Healthiest Quick-Serve Chains.
-- Chain Leader, 2/24/2009 9:13:00 AM
PRESS RELEASE: DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corner Bakery Cafe was recognized as one of the healthiest quick-serve chains for 2009 in Health magazine's March issue. Health, one of the country's foremost publications on improving health, featured Corner Bakery's signature Roasted Tomato Basil soup and lauded its fresh, made-to-order culinary creations.
"We are committed to empowering our guests to make the choices that work best with their personal cravings and lifestyle needs by offering healthy options," said Ric Scicchitano, Senior Vice President of Food and Beverage. "Whether it's a low-calorie soup and salad Corner Combo or one of our fresh breakfast scramblers prepared to order with egg whites, our guests will find a variety of options to help maintain a healthy and nutritious diet."
Each day, 40 types of fresh produce are brought in to create a wide array of menu options that can be customized to accommodate any individual's dietary requirements, whether carb-conscious or vegetarian. Healthy breakfast choices include low-calorie oatmeal, scramblers prepared with egg whites and the Fresh Berry Parfait. For a satisfying lunch or dinner, guests can have the Corner Sandwich Combo with a cup of low-fat Chicken Noodle Soup paired with a half Tuna Salad on whole grain Harvest Bread or a half Uptown Turkey Sandwich. Corner Salad Combos include a cup of soup and a cafe-sized salad tossed to order and easily customized to fit any preferences (dressing on the side, no cheese, etc.).
Known for its innovative menu featuring a wide variety of scramblers and oatmeal for breakfast, flavorful sandwiches and signature panini, hot soups, hand-tossed salads, fresh baked goods and an extensive catering menu, Corner Bakery Cafe has been delighting guests nationwide with fresh, made-to-order food options in a quaint and cozy atmosphere for over 17 years. Guests can also stay connected with free Wi-Fi.
From a small bread bakery on a corner to a national cornerstone of fast-casual dining, Corner Bakery Cafe opened its first location in 1991 and now operates more than 100 locations across the country.
About Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles/Orange County, Philadelphia, San Diego and Washington D.C. Established in 1991, Corner Bakery Cafe restaurants are owned and operated by CBC Restaurant Corp. with more than 100 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 panini to handcrafted salads, sandwiches and mouthwatering sweets. In addition to dine-in and to-go service Corner Bakery Cafe offers catering for any occasion. Corner Bakery Cafe delivers a premier bakery cafe experience in the heart of neighborhoods everywhere. For more information, visit www.cornerbakerycafe.com.
About Health
Health magazine (www.Health.com) is America's most-trusted health-and-wellness magazine, giving women credible, useful, and up-to-date information and inspiration on how to live healthier, happier lives. Health covers well-being, fitness, nutrition, and beauty with intelligence and flair, showing that healthy living isn't just important - it's fun, too. The magazine is published 10 times a year, reaching nearly 8 million readers with each issue.
