Roladin

{{Short description|Bakery chain in Israel}} {{Infobox company | name = Roladin <small>(רולדין)</small> | logo = 250px | type = | founded = Ramat HaSharon ({{start date and age|1989}}) | hq_location_city = | hq_location_country = Israel | location = | num_locations = 104 | key_people = CEO – Kobi Hakak<br>Owner – Golan Einat<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170807233525/http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/business/1.567703 Roladin owner now holds 100% of Aroma Tel Aviv]</ref> | area_served = Israel | industry = | products = | services = | operating_income = | revenue = | net_income = | num_employees = | parent = | subsidiaries = | caption = | image = רולדין.jpg | website = http://www.roladin.co.il/ | defunct = | footnotes = | intl = }} '''Roladin''' or '''Roladin Bakery & Café''' ({{langx|he|רולדין}}) is the largest bakery chain in Israel, with 104 locations around Israel.<ref>[http://directory.israelapt.com/roladin/] The Most famous bakery In Israel – 26 August 2014</ref>

==History== The concept for Roladin was created in 1987 by two brothers Kobi and Avi Hakak. Homemade cakes were sold from door to door, since they had no physical location.<ref name="History">[http://www.roladin.co.il/index.php?dir=site&page=content&cs=3000] Roladin - 26 August 2014</ref>

In 1989 they opened a their first retail shop in Ramat HaSharon. Menashe Hakak, the two brothers’ father, built the counters and the shelves for the store himself. The recipes for the baked goods were from various sources including their sister-in-law, aunt and neighbors.<ref name=History /> As the business expanded, Kobi ran the business, and Avi led new products after completing advanced confectionery courses in France and Belgium.<ref name=History /> Their brother Dudi manages overseas the different locations.<ref name=cake />

As of August 2014 Roladin had 43 locations around Israel. Some still owned by the Hakak family, while others are franchised.<ref>[http://www.roladin.co.il/Branches] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140827063929/http://www.roladin.co.il/Branches|date=2014-08-27}} Branches – 26 August 2014</ref> They have expanded considerably in the past few years, growing from 15 branches in 2005.<ref name="cake">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140827123816/http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/business/it-s-no-piece-of-cake-in-a-baker-s-world-1.153469] It's no piece of cake in a baker's world – 26 August 2014</ref> In 2011, Roladin announced plans to add 30 suburban locations by the end of 2013.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/1,7340,L-4031790,00.html] Roladin to open 30 suburban cafés – 26 August 2014</ref>

The bakery facility is located in Kadima in the Sharon area.<ref>[http://www.kidsloveisrael.com/2011/07/roladin-factory.html] Roladin Factory, 26 August 2014</ref>

==Other ventures== In addition to the cafes, Roladin also provides food to El Al Airlines.<ref name=cake />

Roladin also sells packaged goods through a partnership with Tnuva.<ref name=cake />

==Holidays== thumb|Assorted sufganiyot by Roladin The Jewish holidays are some of the busiest times for Roladin. Some well known specialty products include:

*Chanukah – Roladin most years wins the competition between Israeli bakeries for the best Sufganiyah.<ref>[http://israelity.com/2008/12/18/fancy-shmancy-donuts-from-roladin/] Fancy shmancy donuts from Roladin – 26 August 2014</ref> Chanukah is also Roladin's busiest time of the year.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3335737,00.html] Hanukkah: Doughnuts go healthy – 26 August 2014</ref> *Purim – Roladin, similar to the Sufganiyah, are usually ranked high in competitions for the best Hamantash.<ref>[https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2013-02-18/ty-article/.premium/the-great-hamantaschen-quest/0000017f-f762-d044-adff-f7fb11940000] Who has the best hamantaschen in Tel Aviv? – 26 August 2014</ref> *Passover – During Passover, Roladin offers a wide selection of Passover desserts<ref>[http://www.diplomacy.co.il/diplomatic-magazine/life-style/2111-honoring-passover-roladin-launches-a-collection-of-cakes-desserts-and-macaroon-inspired-by-paris-a-festive-and-varied-collection-kosher-for-passover] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140827070523/http://www.diplomacy.co.il/diplomatic-magazine/life-style/2111-honoring-passover-roladin-launches-a-collection-of-cakes-desserts-and-macaroon-inspired-by-paris-a-festive-and-varied-collection-kosher-for-passover|date=2014-08-27}} Honoring Passover, Roladin launches a collection of cakes, desserts and macaroon, inspired by Paris, a festive and varied collection, Kosher for Passover – 26 August 2014</ref> *Rosh HaShana – In honor of the Jewish new year, Roladin offers a wide variety of honey cakes.<ref>[https://www.haaretz.com/jewish/2013-09-02/ty-article/.premium/honey-cake-maligned-no-more/0000017f-f429-dc28-a17f-fc3fa2fc0000] Rosh Hashanah honey cake, deconstructed – 26 August 2014</ref> *Tu Bishvat – For Tu Bishvat, Roladin carries a wide selection of dried fruit and nuts.<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/Food-Index/Holiday-in-Natures-Bounty] Holiday in: Nature's Bounty – 26 August 2014</ref> *Shavuot – During Shavuot, Roladin offers a wide range of dairy desserts including cheesecake.<ref>[https://www.jpost.com/Business/Business-Features/Dairy-delights-for-your-Shavuot-enjoyment] Dairy delights for your Shavuot enjoyment – 26 August 2014</ref>

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Category:Bakeries of Israel Category:Restaurant chains in Israel Category:Israeli companies established in 1989 Category:Food and drink companies established in 1989