Au Bon Pain

Au Bon Pain, meaning "at the good bread" in French, is an American fast-casual restaurant, bakery, and café chain that has been serving customers since 1976.

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts, the company has grown to operate 34 locations across the United States. It also has several outlets in Thailand and Taiwan.

Menu Offerings

The menu features a variety of freshly baked goods, including bread, pastries, croissants, and bagels.

Customers can enjoy a selection of beverages such as tea, coffee, and espresso.

Breakfast options include egg sandwiches, while lunch offerings consist of soups, salads, and sandwiches.

Au Bon Pain also provides catering services to meet diverse customer needs.

Company Changes

In 2021, Au Bon Pain was acquired by AMPEX Brands, a Yum! Brands franchisee management company.

This acquisition led to the relocation of the company's headquarters from Boston to Richardson, Texas.

Locations

As of 2025, Au Bon Pain operates 34 locations in the United States, with a significant presence in New York and Florida.

• New York: 8 locations
• Florida: 7 locations
• Virginia, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois
• Internationally: Thailand and Taiwan

Additional U.S. locations include:

• Atlanta, GA, USA
• Pittsburgh, PA, USA
• Baltimore, MD, USA
• Paterson, NJ, USA
• Boston, MA, USA
• Nashville, TN, USA
• Winston-Salem, NC, USA
• Cambridge, MA, USA
• Hackensack, NJ, USA

Commitment

The company continues to serve customers with its commitment to quality baked goods and café offerings.