Corner Bakery Cafe Wins Environmental Sustainability Award For Commitment To Energy Efficiency

DALLAS, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in environmental sustainability continues to grow in the restaurant community, according to recent National Restaurant Association research. Restaurants are evaluating and participating in efforts to save resources as well as utility costs throughout the country.  Recently honored for its three-year commitment to environmental sustainability, Corner Bakery Cafe was awarded the annual Environmental Sustainability Award for its commitment to energy efficiency.  The award, presented by EnTouch Controls, is given to businesses that have made a significant positive impact on the environment.

"We are honored to accept this award for the brand's commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. Guests that dine at our cafes care deeply about the impact our restaurants have on their neighborhoods, and we plan on continuing to demonstrate our commitment to the environment as we build new cafes this year and in 2015," explains Gary Price, president of Corner Bakery Cafe.  "From improving the recyclable content in our packaging to updating our lighting sources, our sustainability program has not only improved energy efficiency; it has also reduced utility costs for our cafes, contributing to an improved economic model, which is extremely important to our franchise partners."

Corner Bakery Cafe Sustainability an Integral Program
As part of its strategy to reduce its environmental footprint, Corner Bakery Cafe has committed to implementing energy efficiency systems in all new corporate restaurants, as well as encouraging its network of franchise partners to implement the system in new cafes.  With these environmentally conscious practices in place, the company has made the following impact:

• Each energy-efficiency Corner Bakery Cafe uses, on average, 14.5% less energy and saves more than 52,000 kilowatt hours a year, equal to eliminating over 80,000 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle.
• Each energy efficient Corner Bakery Cafe has also reduced its carbon footprint, on average, by more than 88,000 pounds of CO₂ a year.
• Corner Bakery Cafe projects its total electricity usage will be reduced by more than 8,000 megawatt hours each year, reducing its carbon footprint by nearly 7,000 tons of CO₂ each year.

"We selected Corner Bakery Cafe as the recipient of our annual Environmental Sustainability Award due to the brand's commitment to environmentally-friendly practices and procedures," explains Greg Fasullo, CEO of EnTouch Controls. "Since the brand utilizes EnTouch's energy management services, it now has the ability to analyze critical energy data to drive decision making and future impact.  This has positively affected customer acquisition and the brand's bottom line."

Corner Bakery Cafe was presented with the Environmental Sustainability Award at a ceremony that took place on Tuesday, September 16.  For more information about Corner Bakery Cafe, including available franchise territories, visit www.cornerbakerycafe.com/franchise-information.

About Corner Bakery Cafe
Corner Bakery Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests in 17 states and Washington, D.C.  Established in 1991, Corner Bakery Cafe restaurants are owned and operated by CBC Restaurant Corp. with more than 170 company-owned and franchised 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. Offering dine-in, to-go and catering service for any occasion, Corner Bakery Cafe delivers a premier bakery cafe experience in the heart of neighborhoods everywhere. Corner Bakery Cafe was acquired in 2011 by Roark Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that specializes in business and consumer service companies with attractive growth prospects and revenues ranging from $20 million to $1.0 billion. More information on Corner Bakery Cafe franchise opportunities is available at CornerBakeryCafe.com/Franchise-Information. Become a fan of Corner Bakery Cafe on Facebook and on Twitter.

About EnTouch Controls
EnTouch Controls is a market leader of energy management as a service (EmaaS). The company's award winning EnTouch 360™ combines dedicated support with leading-edge technology leveraging real-time analytics to reduce energy consumption and maximize energy savings, to provide visibility across key assets while improving operational efficiency and enhancing overall customer comfort. EnTouch 360™ is recognized as the premier solution for its ease of use and unparalleled ROI. EnTouch serves customers in diverse industries including restaurant, retail, healthcare, hospitality and education. Connect with EnTouch Controls on Facebook, Twitter and our blog.

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