COBS Bread
| Franchise | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Bakery |
| Founded 📆 | 2003 |
| Founder 👔 | |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , Canada |
Area served 🗺️ |
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| Products 📟 | Bread, pastries |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | www |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
COBS Bread is a franchise chain[1][2] specializing in fresh bread, sweet, and savoury treats. Originating in Australia under the name Bakers Delight, the brand expanded to Canada and was renamed COBS Bread. The company focuses on producing a variety of baked goods.[3]
As of January 2024, there are over 160 stores in Canada and eight in the United States.[4]
History
Bakers Delight was established in 1980 by Roger and Lesley Gillespie and began franchising in 1988. In 2003, Bakers Delight expanded to Canada as COBS Bread, where its first location was opened in North Vancouver, BC. The brand began franchising in 2006, with focused growth in BC and AB. Over the next several years, expansion continued into ON, SK and MB. In 2017, COBS Bread had 100 bakeries across 5 provinces. In 2020, they opened in Atlantic Canada with a bakery in Bedford, NS.[5][6]
Products
The bakery offers a variety of breads including whole grain, sourdough, and artisan varieties. Alongside bread, COBS also produces a selection of pastries and sweet treats such as croissants, scones, and scrolls.
Community Involvement
COBS Bread engages in community activities, including donating unsold products to local charities.[7][8][9]
External links
References
- ↑ "COBS Bread seeks new franchisees to rise to the occasion without starting from scratch". Business in Vancouver. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ "COBS Bread". Look For A Franchise. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ "Company Summary". Craft. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ↑ "COBS Bread Franchise | Retail Franchises | BeTheBoss.ca". www.betheboss.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ andrew (2023-07-13). "Leadership Profile: COBS Bread Rises to the Top". Franchise Canada. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ Hautala, Shelby (2023-06-05). "COBS Bread Marks 20th Anniversary with Ambitious Plan for Hundreds of New Stores in 5 Years [Interview]". Retail Insider. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ Galloway, Brooklyn (2022-02-23). "Cobs Bread Doughnation Day supports child development in the Comox Valley, April 2". Comox Valley Child Development Association. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ "COBS Bread publishes guide for setting up food-donation programs". www.baking.ca. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ Mar 12, Rob Gibson (2023 / 4:00 am). "Cobs Bread whips up donations for food bank, other charities - West Kelowna News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-01-11. Check date values in:
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