Atlanta Bread

You might say this caf? company kneads to succeed. Atlanta Bread Company International operates and franchises more than 80 bakery caf?s in about two dozen states. The chain serves sandwiches made with a variety of freshly baked breads, including ciabatta, foccacia, pumpernickel, and sourdough. Its menu also includes soups and salads. Customers can also purchase bread by the loaf, along with freshly made bagels, cookies, muffins, and pastries. Nearly all the Atlanta Bread Bakery Caf?s are operated by franchisees. Brothers Bob and Rick Auffenberg opened the first Atlanta Bread caf? in 1993. South African-born brothers Jerry and Basil Couvaras bought into the venture and began franchising in 1995.