Le Duff America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of the world\u2019s second largest restaurant company in the caf\u00e9-bakery sector, Groupe Le Duff SA, announced today the appointment of Stefanie Rakes as the director of development for non-traditional venues. In this role, Rakes takes responsibility for growing Le Duff\u2019s la Madeleine Country French Caf\u00e9, Brioche Dor\u00e9e and Bruegger\u2019s Bagels brands in non-traditional foodservice venues such as those in airports, universities and transportation centers. She brings a strong track record of success developing brands in these settings.<\/p>\n
\u201cStefanie continues our trend of adding top-tier talent to Le Duff\u2019s development team,\u201d said Claude Bergeron, chairman and CEO of Le Duff America, Inc. \u201cShe\u2019s incredibly talented and knows the restaurant industry intimately. As the Le Duff family of brands pursues its growth goals, adding seasoned professionals like Stefanie is a primary focus.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"