American Business Press, Inc. (ABP)

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.aubonpain.com

To make dough in the bistro business, it helps to start with good bread. ABP Corporation operates the Au Bon Pain bakery cafe chain, with about 230 company-owned and franchised locations in the US and Asia. The bistros offer a wide range of sandwiches, soups, salads, and baked goods, as well as coffee and other cafe beverages. Most of the restaurants are located in urban areas, but ABP also has on-site locations in airports, shopping malls, and on university campuses. The Au Bon Pain chain was started in 1978 by Louis Kane. ABP is controlled by a management group; UK-based contract foodservice operator Compass Group, its former parent, has a 25% stake.

Officers:
President, CEO, and Director: Susan (Sue) Morelli
EVP, CFO, Treasurer, and Director: Timothy (Tim) Oliveri
SVP Information Technology: Ed Mockler

Competitors:
CBC Restaurant
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
Panera Bread

Industry association for business-to-business information providers including producers of magazines, CD-ROMs, Web sites, trade shows, and other ancillary products that build upon the printed product. Composed of 189 members and 1200 member publications, the association serves 181 industries whose publications reach approximately 37 million readers. It has a staff of specialists in government affairs, marketing communications, promotion, and finance. Established in 1907, the ABP was incorporated in 1965 as a result of the consolidation of Associated Business Publications and National Business Publications. Its mission is to enhance knowledge and the best practices of leading publishers and quality information providers for business, professional, and specialized consumer markets worldwide.