Interstate Bakeries Corporation operates a chain of more than 40 bakeries throughout the United States. With a work force of over 24,000 employees, the chain is a wholesale baker and distributor of fresh-delivered breads and snack cakes. It delivers baked goods to nearly 200,000 food outlets on approximately 6,400 delivery routes. The chain s bakeries also sell dry products, such as croutons and stuffing. Interstate Bakeries Corporation provides products under various brands, including Wonder, Hostess, Dolly Madison, Baker s Inn, Home Pride, Merita and Drake s. The chain s stores also feature products of Bread du Jour, Parisian, Colombo, Millbrook, J.J. Nissen and Mrs. Cubbison s brands. Interstate Bakeries Corporation additionally maintains warehouses in Kansas City, Mo., and Phoenix.