USA | Corner Bakery Cafe has reinforced its commitment to providing guests with a warm and inviting dining experience.
Since acquiring the brand in June 2023, Corner Bakery has reinvested over USD 6.2 million back into the business through 100 percent self-funded improvements. The more recent remodelled locations in California, completed between October 2024 and January 2025, offer refreshed interiors and exteriors designed to enhance the guest experience while maintaining the café's signature neighbourhood charm.
"We want our communities to know that we're here to stay, and our loyal guests deserve cafés that look and feel special," said Chris Dharod, CEO of Corner Bakery.
“The Brand's commitment to growth is also reflected in its expansion of self-ordering Kiosks, furthering the company's investment in delivering better guest experience through technology. These renovations and technology enhancements reflect our commitment to elevating the Corner Bakery experience,” continued Dharod.
Renovations include updated seating, flooring, paint, décor, beverage counters, awnings, and patio furniture, all aimed at creating a more modern, comfortable atmosphere for guests. These recent investments are part of a broader revitalisation effort. In the first half of 2025, Corner Bakery plans to spend another half of a million dollars to remodel additional locations, primarily in Illinois and Pennsylvania, with the goal of updating all its locations by 2027.
"These renovations and new openings reflect our commitment to growth while staying true to what makes Corner Bakery special," added Dharod. Known for its hard-to-resist Cinnamon Creme Cake and its delicious soups, salads and sandwich selections, Corner Bakery has always been focused on delivering made-from-scratch menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. As the self-proclaimed Panini Authority, the culinary team at Corner Bakery takes pride in their passion for creating delicious, mouth-watering flavours from fresh ingredients every day, including the recently launched Green Chile Chicken Panini.
In addition to these remodels, the band has continued its national expansion with new corporate café investments. Joining Union Station in Chicago and Capital Hill in Washington D.C., both of which opened in July 2024, is the highly anticipated re-opening of the Accenture Tower location on March 24, 2025, in one of the busiest train stations in Chicago. All three locations will mark a total investment of more than USD 1 million from the brand. This Chicago re-opening will then be followed by a fourth new location for the brand, in Irvine, CA, in May 2025.
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