LINCOLN, R.I. — Howley Bread Group (HBG), a franchisee of Panera Bread, announced that Ryan Perkins of  Danielson was named its second quarter General Manager of the Quarter.  

Perkins, the general manager of the Foxwoods café, was named the top GM among HBG’s 29 cafes located in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

“We could not be more pleased to recognize Ryan’s leadership at our busy Foxwoods café,” said David May District Manager, Howley Bread Group. “Ryan takes great pride in his job, and is an integral part of our management team.”

 Perkins has more than 15 years’ experience in the full-service restaurant industry, holding positions across Connecticut, Rhode Island and North Carolina. 

Ryan spends his time away from the café with his family, playing disc golf, and rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Oakland Raiders and the Boston Celtics.