The Four Foods Group

The Four Foods Group: Sharing a Love of Food

"When the Smiths started out, Andrew and Shauna were FFG’s only employees. Now the company has surpassed 700 dedicated employees and continues to grow."

Kneaders construction to begin in Colorado Springs

"Four Foods Group plans at least two more Kneaders in the Springs and is looking at a half-dozen sites for those locations, Smith said. A total of 12 to 16 locations are planned in Colorado over the next three years, he said."

Four Foods Group recognized as a major job creator by Inc.

Four Foods Group has been named 143rd on the Inc. 500 list, and received Inc.'s Hire Power Award as the 54th and 1st best job creator in the nation and the state of Utah respectively.

Four Foods Group ranked among Fastest Growing Companies

"Best Moment Ever: 'Knowing that we will have provided more than 600 jobs in Utah by the end of this year alone.'"

Expanding into Saratoga Springs

"French toast was the hot topic at a Saratoga Springs City Council meeting this month, with news that Kneaders is coming to town."

Kneaders will be part of the Ogden River Project

"City officials say the Kneaders deal will serve as a catalyst, bringing additional development to the project."

CEO Andrew Smith named one of 10 Coolest Entrepreneurs

"Andrew Smith can pretty much do anything. Conquer the tech world with founding roles at CaptureQuest, MoneyWizard and AxisPointe? Easy. Switch to the restaurant world and help catapult Kneaders to a franchise dream machine. Obviously...

Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread

"The votes are in and our readers declare Kneaders Bakery and Café as the place to be when it comes to breakfast in Utah Valley. Item of choice? Chunky Cinnamon French Toast, of course. Kneaders serves up more than 250 orders of its signature breakfast entree on a typical Saturday morning...

Four Foods Group named one of Top Startups to Watch

"After the success Four Foods Group has had with the Kneaders brand (our No. 27 Fastest-Growing Company this year), restaurants wanting to expand will be aligning themselves with this expertly led company."

Kneaders ranked among Utah Valley Business Q's UV50 Fastest Growing Companies

"Two years ago, we partnered with a development agency — Four Foods Group — and they’ve handled most of our expansion. Andrew Smith is a mover and a shaker, that’s for sure. And we feel so fortunate to have this partnership with them."

Kneaders Bakery & Café opens in St. George

"The wait is over. The doors of the new Kneaders opened this morning at 7 a.m. The restaurant is located at 199 N. Bluff St., and the owners anticipate several hundred of Washington County residents to occupy the lobby throughout the July 24th weekend."

Kneaders Bakery & Café opens in Logan

"Kneaders Bakery and Café, a Utah-based restaurant franchise that specializes in gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and European hearth breads, has opened a location in Logan."

Kneaders opens a North Salt Lake location

"Tui and Teresa Auvaa know what has been said about the economy. With constant reports of the economic sky falling, this Bountiful couple did what many have feared, they went into business. Purchasing Kneaders in North Salt Lake, the Auvaa’s went against the grain..."