Interstate Bakeries Corporation (IBC) operates as wholesale baker and distributor of fresh-baked bread and sweet goods in the United States. The Company produces, markets, distributes and sells a range of breads, rolls, snack cakes, donuts, sweet goods and related products. Interstate operates 58 bakeries and approximately 1,250 thrift stores located in strategic markets throughout the United States. The Company or its predecessors have baked and distributed fresh-baked bread and sweet goods since 1927. In 1998, IBC acquired J.J. Nissen Baking Companies, My Bread Baking Co. operation in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and the Drake\'s Baking Company. In conjunction, the Company acquired brand names such as Devil Dogs, Ring Dings, Yodels and Yankee Doodles.