(BURLINGTON, Vt.) –– Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. today announced better than expected financial results for the first quarter ending April 15, 2009. First quarter system-wide gross sales were $57.2 million, an increase of 0.4% over 2008. The company ended 2008 with revenues of nearly $200 million, marking five years of positive growth.
Same store comparable sales were off slightly for the quarter, although ahead of budget. Overall the company is optimistic for the year, despite tough economic times.
“Our first quarter results represent very good performance in a difficult environment,”
New Menu Items and Locations
In February, Bruegger’s launched a new line of sandwich options including paninis and signature sandwiches made with a new selection of freshly baked breads. Citing consumer demand for affordable, fast-casual dining options, the new sandwiches will be included at all of the company’s 290 locations nationwide by June.
In addition, Bruegger’s opened four franchise bakeries in Altamonte Springs, Fla., Tucson, Bexley, Ohio and Oak Park, Ill. – one of 15 bakeries planned for the Chicago area. With one corporate opening in West Bloomfield, Mich., the company now has a total to 290 bakeries in 24 states and the District of Columbia. New bakery expansion will continue with four bakeries set to open in the second quarter, including the company’s fourth airport location at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
