Kolache Factory

Kommuting for Kolaches

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX / December 12, 2007 - NuRide, Inc. (www.nuride.com), the nation’s largest incentive-based ridesharing community, today announced that the Kolache Factory (www.kolachefactory.com), a recognized leader in unique quality food offerings, has become a NuRide sponsor and will offer Kolache Factory gift cards to Houston-Galveston area commuters that share rides to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. Kolache Factory has been in Houston for 25 years and is proud of our commitment to our community, said Dawn Nielsen, Vice President of Kolache Factory. Becoming a NuRide sponsor will allow us to carry on that commitment by rewarding commuters who are doing their part to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. Kolache Factory joins a growing list of companies that are sponsoring commuters as part of the Houston-Galveston Area 10,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge. The challenge event will involve thousands of commuters who will share rides resulting in...

Kolache Factory Continues Expansion During 25th Anniversary Year: Bakery-Caf Concept with new features opens in West Houston

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX (October 30, 2007) – Kolache Factory celebrates the grand opening of the newest of its 33 nationwide locations. The new location, at 13977 Westheimer, between Highway 6 and West Hollow Drive, features homemade pastries filled with a variety of the finest ingredients, such as meats, cheeses and fruits. All of the kolaches are baked fresh daily in the bakery-café. The new location also features free Wi-Fi as well as a variety of specialty coffees. Kolache Factory is receiving local and national attention for its concept and product, and was recently named one of the top 50 foodservice bakeries in the United States by Modern Baking magazine. In addition, Franchise Times magazine listed Kolache Factory as one of the top 20 bakery-cafés to watch. This year Kolache Factory was named as one of Houston’s Fast 100 growing companies by the Houston Business Journal. Kolache Factory co-founder and president, John Banks, states, We have been passionate about providing the...

Kolache Factory Recognized as one of Houston's Fast 100 Growing Companies

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Houston, TX (September 20, 2007) – Kolache Factory was recently named as one of Houston’s Fast 100 growing companies by the Houston Business Journal. Each year the Houston Business Journal recognizes the 100 fastest growing companies in Houston, representing a broad spectrum of private companies ranked by growth. Kolache Factory is celebrating its 25th anniversary year, and the award is another tribute the company’s authenticity and food innovation during this commemorative year.

Kolache Factory attributes its growth and aggressive expansion to its unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality and freshest product. The company’s annual revenue growth attests to the fact that customers and franchisees around the country recognize why our concept is so original. Kolache Factory’s percentage of revenue growth from 2004 to 2006 was 26.67%.

With 33 locations and plans for new stores in various cities, this food innovator recognizes the demand for its product, which feature homemade pastries filled with a variety of the finest ingredients, such as meats, cheeses and fruits. All of the kolaches are baked fresh daily in each bakery-café.

Kolache Factory is receiving national attention for its concept and product, and was recently named one of the top 50 foodservice bakeries in the United States by Modern Baking magazine. In addition, Franchise Times magazine listed Kolache Factory as one of the top 20 bakery-cafés to watch.

The freshly baked kolaches served at Kolache Factory are a modern variation of the pastry roll that originated in Eastern Europe centuries ago. Kolache Factory’s logo is representative of the homemade quality and craftsmanship that makes its product so unique. In addition to serving various types of kolaches, customers can also enjoy gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries such as cinnamon rolls, croissants, strudel niks and other delicious treats.

New Coffee Mill Concept Launches

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:00:00 GMT

Innovative barista features premium coffee products & other specialties. Houston, TX (May 17, 2007) – Kolache Factory, a recognized leader in unique quality food offerings, is pleased to announce that its Chimney Rock location is now home to the innovative Coffee Mill concept. Coffee Mill is a full service coffee bar. The newly renovated location, at 2715 Chimney Rock in Houston, features premium espresso, coffees, specialty coffee drinks, teas, desserts, as well as free Wi-Fi for customers. This new, innovative concept, providing customers with additional food and drink offerings, is a first for Kolache Factory. The company has considered expanding into the specialty coffee market for the past couple of years, and its Chimney Rock location was the perfect location to launch this unique offering. Now, customers can enjoy their favorite kolaches and their choice of specialty coffee, without making two stops. John Banks, Kolache Factory co-founder and president states,...

KOLACHE FACTORY NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 50 FOODSERVICE BAKERIES

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Modern Baking magazine recently ranked Kolache Factory as the 43^rd largest foodservice bakery operation in the United States. Modern Baking’s Top 50 foodservice bakery operators are ranked according to their unit numbers. They bake in-house and offer bakery products for retail sale.

In addition, Franchise Times magazine listed Kolache Factory as one of the top 20 bakery-cafes to watch.

** Modern Baking, Dec. 2006; Franchise Times, January, 2007

Kolache Factory Raises Donations For Light The Night

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:00:00 GMT

This year’s event, held on October 14, 2006 at the Sam Houston Race Park, was another success! Our team, the J Walker, raised $1984.00, and thanks to our generous customers who purchased the “Light the Night” balloons, our stores raised $1582.86. In total, Kolache Factory helped raise $3566.86. We offer an enormous thanks to the following businesses who donated to the J Walkers cause:

Point 3 Communications – Ruth Moore

R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. – Ron Nielsen

Wal-Mart - (Store 768 in Katy)

Kolache Factory takes pride in knowing that through the kindness and generosity of our customers, friends, and employees, we helped the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society raise over $340,000 for the “Light the Night” event. We are thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful foundation.

Kolache Factory thanks each one of you for helping us give back to our community. We wish each one of you a blessed 2007 and look forward to raising the bar on fundraising for next year’s event.

Look for our holiday bears in 2007 (priced at $5.00 ea.) and, of course, the blue paper balloons. All proceeds from our participating stores will be remitted to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

To learn more about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, please visit www.lightthenight.org.

Kolache Factory to open second Austin, TX Location

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:00:00 GMT

A new Kolache Factory bakery-café will open at 3706 North Lamar Blvd. in Austin, TX on December 13. The bakery-café franchise was purchased by Austin native, Greg McNelis, who also has a second store located at 4101 West Parmer Lane.

“Our first Kolache Factory bakery-café has been so popular with customers that we decided to open a second location, and even have plans to open a third one,” said McNelis. “Fact is, people have grown tired of eating the same old thing and welcome the opportunity to eat something refreshingly different. Because we have a tremendous variety of freshly baked kolaches to choose from, our customers can enjoy a variety of taste experiences.”

In addition to serving kolaches, a popular product best described as pockets of bread filled with a variety of ingredients such as fruit, cheese, eggs and sausage, Kolache Factory offers its customers gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries. These pastries include, but are not limited to, cinnamon rolls, croissants and strudel niks.

The freshly baked kolaches served at Kolache Factory are a modern variation of the pastry roll that originated in Eastern Europe centuries ago. The company serves a wide range of kolaches that are appropriate for breakfast, as well as a multitude that are suitable for lunch and dinner, and even consumed as satisfying, tasty snacks.

There are currently 14 company-owned and eight franchise stores in Houston, TX, two franchise stores in Indianapolis, IN, and one franchise store in Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Overland Park, KS; McAllen, TX and Austin, TX. Other franchise stores will soon be opening in various cities around the country.

Kolache Factory is privately owned and operated, and ships its products nationwide.

KOLACHE FACTORY NAMED ONE OF HOUSTON'S TOP 100 SMALL BUSINESSES

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Thu, 07 Jul 2005 15:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory, a Houston, Texas-based bakery-café that is franchising around the country, was recently named one of “Houston’s Top 100 Small Businesses” by the Houston Business Journal, Reliant Energy and several other sponsors. The event was held at the Westin Gallery Hotel on May 20th, 2005. Awards were ranked by gross revenue. Accepting the award was John Banks owner of Kolache Factory.

In addition to serving kolaches, a popular product best described as a slightly sweet, pastry roll filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from to fruit to cheese and meat, Kolache Factory offers its customers gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries. These pastries include, but are not limited to, cinnamon rolls, croissants and strudel niks.

There are currently 13 company-owned and five franchise stores in Houston, TX, two franchise stores in Indianapolis, IN, and one franchise store in Denver, CO; St. Louis, MO; Atlanta, GA; Minneapolis, MN; Cincinnati, OH; and McAllen, TX. Other franchise stores will soon be opening in the following cities: Overland Park, KS; Clear Lake, TX; and Austin, TX. Negotiations are underway for multiple locations in other U.S. cities, and company plans call for opening more franchise stores across the country.

Kolache Factory is privately owned and operated, and ships its products nationwide.

KOLACHE FACTORY TO OPEN IN CLEAR LAKE, TX AND BEAUMONT, TX

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Sun, 15 May 2005 20:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory, a popular bakery-café that is franchising around the country, will soon open bakery-cafes in Clear Lake, TX. and Beaumont, TX. The Clear Lake bakery-café is scheduled to open in early July and will be located at 528 Bay Area Blvd, while the Beaumont bakery-café, which will be located at 6475 Phelan Blvd., will open in early September.

In addition to serving kolaches, a popular product best described as a slightly sweet, pastry roll filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from to fruit to cheese and meat, Kolache Factory offers its customers gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries. These pastries include, but are not limited to, cinnamon rolls, croissants and strudel niks.

The freshly baked kolaches served at Kolache Factory are a modern variation of the pastry roll that originated in Eastern Europe centuries ago. The company serves a wide range of kolaches that are appropriate for breakfast, as well as a multitude that are suitable for lunch and dinner, and even consumed as satisfying, tasty snacks.

In addition to the franchise bakery-cafes in Beaumont and Clear Lake, TX., there are 13 company-owned and five franchise stores in Houston, TX; two franchise stores in Indianapolis, IN; and one franchise store in each of the following cities: Denver, CO; Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis, MN; Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO; and McAllen, TX. Corporate plans call for opening two more bakery-cafes by the end of the year.

Kolache Factory is privately owned and operated, and ships its products nationwide.

KOLACHE FACTORY OPENS IN INDIANAPOLIS INT'L AIRPORT

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Thu, 02 Dec 2004 21:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory recently opened a second bakery-café in Indianapolis, IN. The new bakery-café is located inside the Indianapolis International Airport, directly across from the ATA Airlines ticket counter.

According to John Nicholas, the owner of both Indianapolis franchises, “Kolache Factory has experienced tremendous success in the Indianapolis market. Recognizing that our products are delicious, appropriate to eat any time of day, and convenient to eat on the run, they’re the ideal meal for everyone ----including busy travelers.”

Kolache Factory’s existing Indianapolis area bakery-cafe is located at 9650 Allisonville Road.

In addition to the Indianapolis stores, Kolache Factory has 13 company-owned and five franchise stores in Houston, TX., one in St. Louis, MO. and one in Denver, CO. Other franchise bakery-cafes will soon be opening in the following cities: Cincinnati, OH.; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.; Atlanta, GA.; Austin, TX. and McAllen, TX (Rio Grande Valley). Company plans call for opening more stores around the country next year.

Kolache Factory was recently featured on the Food Network as “One of the Top Five Drive-Thrus in the Country.” The company is privately owned and operated, and ships its products nationwide.

KOLACHE FACTORY BAKERY-CAFES NOW OPEN IN MCALLEN, TX AND DENVER, CO

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 20:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory, a rapidly growing bakery-café franchise headquartered in Houston, Texas, has recently opened bakery-cafes in McAllen, TX and Denver, CO. Additional Kolache Factory bakery-cafes are scheduled open in other cities later this year.

The company has attracted an increasing number of franchisees and was recently featured on the Food Network as one of the “Top 5 Drive Thrus In The Country.” According to Kolache Factory co-founder and president, John Banks, “Our bakery-cafes appeal to franchisees because they’re the right concept at the right time. Unlike quick-service establishments that serve ordinary fare such as doughnuts and hamburgers, Kolache Factory offers its customers the opportunity to ‘Eat Different’.”

Kolache Factory’s freshly baked kolaches are filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from fruit to cheese to meat, and are appropriate to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries including croissants, cinnamon rolls and strudel niks, are also available to Kolache Factory customers.

There are currently 13 company-owned and five franchise stores in Houston, TX, two franchise stores in Indianapolis, IN, and one in Louisville, KY and St. Louis, MO. In addition to the franchise stores soon to open in Denver, CO and McAllen, TX, other franchise stores are scheduled to open in Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX.

Due to the increasing popularity of its products, Kolache Factory now ships its tasty treats nationwide.

KOLACHE FACTORY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory, a quick-service, bakery-café, has launched a new Web site. The Web site reflects the company’s positioning in the market, and establishes Kolache Factory as a bakery-café that offers its customers the opportunity to “Eat Different.”

Visitors to the site, www.kolachefactory.com, will find product photos, menus, location maps, answers to frequently asked questions, and information on catering and shipping services. Customers can place shipping orders online, as well as submit requests for catering services.

The new site also provides valuable information on Kolache Factory franchising opportunities. The franchise section covers important topics such as reasons to buy a Kolache Factory franchise, franchise royalty fees and initial investment requirements. Interested parties are invited to submit a franchise application online.

The company’s Web site was designed by Point 3 Communications, Inc., a marketing communications company located in Houston, TX. Point 3 worked closely with Schipul, a Web marketing company, to develop the site’s functionality and consumer interface.

Kolache Factory currently has 14 company-owned and five franchise stores in Houston, TX; two franchise stores in Indianapolis, IN; one in Louisville, KY; and one in St. Louis, MO. New Kolache Factory bakery-cafes will open in Denver, CO and McAllen, TX this summer, and additional bakery-cafes will soon be open in Tampa, FL; Cincinnati, OH; Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN; Atlanta, GA; Washington, DC; and San Antonio, TX. Negotiations are underway for multiple locations in other U.S. cities, and company plans call for opening 200 franchise stores across the country by 2008.

Kolache Factory is privately owned and operated, and headquartered in Houston, TX.

NEW KOLACHE FACTORY BAKERY-CAFES TO OPEN THIS SUMMER

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Fri, 21 May 2004 14:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory, a rapidly growing bakery-café franchise headquartered in Houston, Texas, will open to customers in McAllen, TX and Denver, CO this summer. Additional Kolache Factory bakery-cafes are scheduled open in other cities later this year. The company has attracted an increasing number of franchisees and was recently featured on the Food Network as one of the Top 5 Drive Thrus In The Country. According to Kolache Factory co-founder and president, John Banks, Our bakery-cafes appeal to franchisees because they’re the right concept at the right time. Unlike quick-service establishments that serve ordinary fare such as doughnuts and hamburgers, Kolache Factory offers its customers the opportunity to ‘Eat Different’. Kolache Factory’s freshly baked kolaches are filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from fruit to cheese to meat, and are appropriate to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries including croissants, cinnamon...

KOLACHE FACTORY TO OPEN IN ST. LOUIS

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:00:00 GMT

Kolache Factory, a popular bakery-café that is franchising around the country, opened in St. Louis on December 2, 2003. The new bakery-café franchise was purchased by Tony, Jill and Nick Coco and is located at 2604 S. Brentwood Boulevard. In addition to serving kolaches, a popular product best described as a slightly sweet, pastry roll filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from to fruit to cheese and meat, Kolache Factory offers its customers gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries. These pastries include, but are not limited to, cinnamon rolls, croissants and strudel niks. The freshly baked kolaches served at Kolache Factory are a modern variation of the pastry roll that originated in Eastern Europe centuries ago. The company serves a wide range of kolaches that are appropriate for breakfast, as well as a multitude that are suitable for lunch and dinner, and even consumed as satisfying, tasty snacks. There are currently 12 company-owned and seven franchise...

KOLACHE FACTORY TO BE FEATURED ON THE FOOD NETWORK

noemail@kolachefactory.com — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TEXAS –Kolache Factory, a quick-service, bakery-cafe that is franchising nationwide, has been heralded by the Food Network as having one of the top five drive-thrus in the country. The network was recently in Houston filming the company commissary, as well as a Kolache Factory store, for inclusion in a segment that will air in the fall. Founded in 1982 by John and Jerri Banks, Houston-based Kolache Factory offers its customers a modern variation of the pastry roll that originated in Eastern Europe centuries ago. The company’s kolaches are filled with a variety of ingredients ranging from fruit to meat, and are touted as The Ideal Meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Gourmet coffees and a variety of traditional pastries including croissants, cinnamon rolls and strudel niks are also available to Kolache Factory customers. In addition to 12 company-owned stores in Houston, Kolache Factory has seven franchise stores in the area, and two in <SPAN style=FONT-FAMILY:...