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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Adds Harney & Sons Fine Teas to Retail Line

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment in Connecticut, has expanded their retail line to include Harney & Sons Fine Teas.

Now, in addition to specialty ground and whole bean coffee by the pound, Between Rounds offers a variety of Harney & Sons Fine Teas, in elegantly packaged tins, available for purchase at their Cafés in South Windsor, Vernon and Manchester, CT. 

Between Rounds has selected teas from Harney & Sons best-selling and most popular tea sachet collections of black, green and herbal teas. The line of teas carried at Between Rounds ranges from classics such as English Breakfast Tea to specialty teas such as Celebration Tea, to teas such as the Tower of London Blend from the Historic Royal Palaces Collection.

“Tea continues to be one of our most popular items,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “Just as we offer specialty coffee beans available for purchase by the pound, we now offer Harney & Sons Fine Tea sachets so customers can brew their favorite tea at home. Each tea is packaged in a beautifully decorative tin and makes a wonderful gift as well.”

Depending on the tea blend, the tins hold between 20 to 30 tea sachets (retail $7.99). Larger tins are also available (retail $9.99).

Visit Between Rounds’ website, betweenroundsbagels.com, for store hours, menus and more information.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Launches New Digital Menu Displays

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast-casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier in Connecticut, has recently installed new digital menu boards at their Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon, CT locations.

Between Rounds recently upgraded their traditional menu boards – which were elaborate signs suspended from the ceilings of each of their Cafés – to electronic menu boards. The modernized signage enables Between Rounds to make instant menu changes and incorporate new additions to the menu boards at all of their Cafés at same time. 

Previously, if Between Rounds needed to make any sort of change, they would have to have a brand-new menu board designed and printed. Now, the corporate office can make changes remotely across all locations with just a few keystrokes. They are also able to create a custom design on screen in graphics and then post it on the board.

A section of the boards may be dedicated to new product images and the display theme may be changed anytime to reflect holidays, celebrations, special events and more. 

“We made a significant investment in this innovative technology that we’ve installed in our Manchester, South Windsor, and Vernon locations and it has been well-received by our customers,” said Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia. “The digital menu boards provide us with incredible flexibility when it comes to announcing new products while also saving a significant amount of time when updates are needed. They are visually appealing and a real game-changer.”

Visit Between Rounds’ website, https://betweenroundsbagels.com, for store hours, menus and more information.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café of Connecticut Announces Grocery Partnership with Armata’s Market in Western Mass.

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a fast-casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier, has announced a new bagel partnership with Armata’s Market located at 901 Shaker Road in Longmeadow, MA.

Between Rounds has been supplying their signature bagels to independent grocers throughout Connecticut for a number of years and recently contracted with Armata’s, just over the border in Massachusetts, to supply signature bagels to their bakery department.      

Since 1963, the Armata name has instilled consumer confidence in this locally-owned, independent grocer. Managed by Alexis Vallides, Armata’s Market in Longmeadow is a full-service grocery store offering custom-cut high quality meats, locally sourced produce, specialty food items, as well as homemade dinners that are available Monday through Friday. In addition to a variety of baked goods produced by their talented bakers on-site in their gourmet bakery, Armata’s now offers signature bagels from Between Rounds.

“Everything about a partnership with Between Rounds made sense for us. They share many of the same values when it comes to quality and customer service. At Armata’s, we have a scratch bakery so it was important for us that any partnership would not take away from the experience our customers have come to expect, but rather enhance it. Thankfully their bagels do just that,” said Vallides.

“We are delighted to partner with Armata’s, which is a family-run business like ours, and to have the opportunity to bring our signature bagels to their customer base in Massachusetts,” said Jerry Puiia, co-owner of Between Rounds.  “For bagel fans who do not live near one of our Cafés, it makes it easier for them to obtain our superior products right from their local market.”

Between Rounds has been in business for more than two decades and is the brainchild of the Puiia brothers, who are Staten Island, NY natives.  Between Rounds current locations include South Windsor (Route 5); Vernon (at Vernon Circle Shopping Center and also at 229 Talcottville Road inside the Citgo gas station); Manchester (Plaza at Buckland Hills); and Tolland (adjacent to Citgo Express Gas at 206 Merrow Road).

The Puiia hallmark is manufacturing and selling their own bagels, which sets them apart from other cafés. The popularity of their bagels inspired the Puiias to partner with independent grocers. The bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Independent grocer owners or store managers interested in carrying Between Rounds bagels may contact Jerry or Joe Puiia at (860) 291-0323.

About Armata’s 

To this day, Armata’s Market continues to focus on providing superior customer service with a fleet of “good food people”, supporting local growers, and offering many products that simply cannot be found in the larger stores. Armata’s “Made Fresh” concept – with catering prepared by their professionally trained chef right in their kitchen using the freshest ingredients without the additives that may be found in mass produced items – is a good example of how they differentiate themselves from other supermarkets and grocery stores. Their staff includes many retirees with years of experience who mentor new employees in the ways of quality workmanship and customer service. For more information about Armata’s, visit http://armatasmarket.com.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Announces New Online Ordering System

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast-casual dining establishment with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, has launched a new online ordering system for their Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon, CT locations.

Now Between Rounds customers can enjoy the convenience of placing their order and paying ahead online at https://betweenroundsbagels.com. Pick-up is available from the company’s Manchester, South Windsor and Vernon, CT cafés. Customers must select their pick-up location when placing their order. Orders may be placed days or weeks in advance, or as quick as 15 minutes prior to pick-up. Payment may be made by credit or debit card online. The company is promoting their new online ordering system with a special deal.

Delivery is available to businesses ordering online with a minimum order of $30.

“The demand for online ordering is so significant that we had several orders placed within the first few minutes of launching our system,” said Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “Overall we’ve received a very positive response from our customers.”

Visit Between Rounds’ website, betweenroundsbagels.com, for more information.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-onsite bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware. Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is licensed to manufacture prepared foods, and wholesales their breakfast and lunch sandwiches to gas station convenience stores in Hartford County and beyond. The company is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department. 

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland, CT and Southwick, MA. Franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Announces New Staff

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier, announces new staff members at their Manchester café at 1540A Pleasant Valley Road.

Jana Lee and Azaria Calloway, both Manchester residents, have been hired as counter staff at the Plaza at Buckland Hills location. For four years previous to joining Between Rounds, Lee was a cashier and sales clerk at Once Upon A Child in Manchester. Calloway previously served as an associate trainer for two years at Panera Bread, where she was recognized “Associate of the Quarter”. Calloway is currently studying criminal justice at American Intercontinental University and used to volunteer for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Hartford.

Between Rounds co-founder Jerry Puiia already appointed a new baker for the Manchester location and the hiring will continue as he expands the counter staff team.  The café was completely remodeled earlier this year, and now boasts upscale décor and an improved floor plan that facilitates quicker service and enhances the customer’s overall experience.

“Jana and Azaria have plenty of sales experience, and are friendly and customer-oriented – which is exactly what we look for in our team members. We’re pleased to welcome them to our team,” said Puiia.

Those interested in employment opportunities may stop by Between Rounds Manchester location or complete an employment application online at http://betweenroundsbagels.com/careers/.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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From Blank Wall to Work of Art – Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Seeks Artists for Store Mural

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a fast-casual dining establishment with four locations in Connecticut, is offering an opportunity to local artists to turn a prominent wall at their renovated Manchester café into a work of art.

After a complete remodel earlier this year, Between Rounds Manchester café, located at 1540A Pleasant Valley Road, has a whole new look and feel. Now, the store’s founders would like to put the finishing touches on their interior design with a breathtaking mural depicting historical buildings, monuments, landscapes, events and more – relevant to the town of Manchester.

The mural wall in the café measures approximately 10’ high by 20’ long. Artist(s) credit will be featured on the wall. Between Rounds will cover the cost of supplies for the mural.

Local artists and art students from Manchester Community College or any of the town’s high schools are encouraged to submit a quality rendering of their vision for the mural, along with details about the medium to be used (oil, acrylic paint, etc.). The mural may be completed by an individual artist or collectively, for example, by a class of art students.

“This is an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talent on a very large canvas, and be seen by patrons from the Manchester community and beyond,” explained Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds.

As an example, Between Rounds has a beautiful mural menu in their South Windsor café.

Individuals and groups may submit a sketch for consideration or obtain more information by emailing jerry@betweenroundsbagels.com or calling (860) 291-0323.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Announces New Website

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment with four locations in Connecticut, has recently launched a new generation of their website, betweenroundsbagels.com.

Between Rounds’ new website, now in its third generation, has been redesigned by Noah Vertefeuille, an independent website developer based in Manchester, CT.

The new mobile-responsive site’s layout has been improved and the clean, well thought out design includes new food and beverage imagery which gives the website depth and warmth, while highlighting menu options and creating a memorable experience for visitors.

New and improved components include a career section with an online employment application, an informative blog, a fun facts and children’s activities page, newsletter opt-in, and site menu links that are clear and available.

“We are very pleased with the sleek new design, which is bold, well-organized and extremely user-friendly,” explained Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “Visuals of our breakfast, lunch and catering options are enticing and it is much easier for visitors to navigate through our site using any device. Best of all, with this platform, we can continue to build onto the site. Future site enhancements may include an online ordering system.”

For more information, visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Rolling Out the Bagels for Project Graduation

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment with four locations in Connecticut, is rolling out bagels for Project Graduation.

Project Graduation is an all-night alcohol- and drug-free celebration for graduating high school seniors that provides them with an entertaining, safe and memorable experience. Fundraisers and donations support Project Graduation along with support from parents, local businesses, individuals and organizations.

Between Rounds donates hundreds of bagels for Project Graduation events and in the past, has supported Manchester High School, East Catholic High School, Bolton High School, Glastonbury High School, South Windsor High School and other schools with bagel donations.

“We wholeheartedly support Project Graduation which honors graduating seniors in a safe, substance-free celebration,” explained Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds. “We’ve been providing bagels for Project Graduation for a number of years now.”

Project Graduation organizers for local schools within their market area are encouraged to contact Jerry Puiia at Between Rounds corporate office in South Windsor to arrange for bagel donations – (860) 291-0323.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café Begins Manchester Store Renovation February 11th

Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing fast casual dining establishment and wholesale bagel supplier, has announced that plans are in place for their Manchester store’s complete renovation.

Between Rounds Manchester store, which opened in 1994, has become somewhat of a landmark as it is the only original tenant of the Plaza at Buckland Hills. Located at 1540A Pleasant Valley Road, Between Rounds Manchester will close for remodeling on February 11, 2018 for two weeks.

During the temporary construction shut-down, the bakery café and bagel shop encourages customers to visit Between Rounds locations nearby in the Vernon Circle Shopping Center, 243 Hartford Turnpike and the South Windsor store at 19 John Fitch Boulevard, Route 5.

Between Rounds Manchester renovation promises a bright, cheery and well-lit store with the latest in energy efficient LED lighting. Flooring will be replaced with high quality flooring products and along with innovative ceiling and wall treatments, will modernize the look while being easy to clean and maintain. New furnishings, including tables, chairs and a bench seat that accommodates seating for large groups, will further enhance patrons’ comfort. Sleek retail giftware displays will also be incorporated into the design and showcase Between Rounds’ unique and expanded line of giftware.

The Manchester store’s floor plan is also getting a makeover. Customers will enjoy quicker service from a new efficient layout that integrates “grab-n-go” convenience allowing for new and delicious choices of salads, desserts, drinks and more. Expanded floor space will provide room for additional equipment and enhance employee operations, which will speed up customer flow.

The contractor for the renovation is Image Plus, led by Darrell Chaloult and based in Ashford, CT.

Between Rounds has been in business for more than two decades and is the brainchild of brothers Jerry and Joe Puiia, who are Staten Island, NY natives.

Jerry Puiia, co-founder of Between Rounds explained, “We are very excited about our Manchester renovation. It will be similar in scope to the 2016 renovation of our Vernon store, which we took down to bare bones and redesigned from floor to ceiling.”

Ultimately, the Manchester store will resemble the Vernon store in many ways and customers are sure to enjoy the upscale décor and a more comfortable atmosphere overall.

Puiia continued, “We received very positive feedback after our Vernon renovation and are striving for a similar harmony and visual consistency in Manchester’s redesign.”

The Manchester staff will temporarily work in the Vernon store during the renovation, and all catering orders will be satisfied via the Vernon and South Windsor stores.

Between Rounds will be hiring additional staff after the renovation.

For a sneak preview of what’s to come, visit Between Rounds Vernon store at 243 Hartford Turnpike.

About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café

Founded in 1990, Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café is a unique bakery café and bagel shop renowned for their fresh, baked-on site bagels and baked goods as well sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, specialty coffees and a unique line of giftware.  Between Rounds offers patrons an upscale, fast-casual dining experience with free Wi-Fi.

Between Rounds is also a wholesale bagel supplier to many independent grocers throughout the region. Between Rounds signature bagels are delivered to grocers fully baked so no additional labor is required of the bakery department.

Between Rounds locations include South Windsor, Vernon, Manchester and Tolland and franchise opportunities are available. Corporate headquarters are located at 19A John Fitch Blvd, Route 5 in South Windsor, CT. For more information about grocer partnership or their unique franchise offerings, contact (860) 291-0323 or visit www.betweenroundsbagels.com.

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