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Technology

Panera to test voice ordering in drive-thrus around Rochester, N.Y.

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 29, 2022

Two units will test OpenCity’s voice bot system called "Tori" in hopes of cutting wait times and improving accuracy.

Financing

Panera Brands and Danny Meyer’s SPAC call their deal off

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2022

The operator of Panera Bread, which had planned to go public with an investment in USHG Acquisition Corp., cited “deteriorating capital market conditions” in ending their agreement.

Operations

Inside Panera’s to-go store strategy

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 13, 2022

One month after opening its first digital-only, seat-less restaurant, the all-day bakery-café chain reports “very promising” results and is making plans to open more around the country.

Operations

Panera opens a pick-up-only store

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 10, 2022

The first Panera To Go, which opened on Chicago’s North Side last month, has no dining room. Two more digital-only locations are planned to open this year, the bakery-café chain said.

Leadership

Panera hires Marlene Gordon as chief legal officer

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2022

Gordon will also serve as SVP and secretary for Panera Bread and Panera Brands, the company said.

Beverage

Panera goes for the big gulp with revamped monthly beverage subscription

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 18, 2022

Building on the success of its coffee subscription, the fast casual launched the $10.99-a-month Unlimited Sip Club, which offers 26 self-serve beverages.

Technology

Panera Bread to test AI to help keep coffee fresh

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 12, 2022

The fast-casual chain is using software from the maker of Flippy to monitor the coffee station so workers don’t have to.

Food

With the launch of its signature chicken sandwich, Panera Bread creates a new menu platform

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 22, 2022

The Chef’s Chicken Sandwich debuts nationally March 30, expanding the fast casual’s warm and hearty options.

Technology

Panera wants you to order at the table

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 01, 2022

Starting Tuesday, diners can sit down at the fast casual and place an order via the chain’s mobile app for dine-in service.

Financing

Panera Brands will go public, with an assist from Danny Meyer

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 09, 2021

Meyer will invest in the owner of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros., and his USHG Acquisition Corp. will become a "cornerstone partner" of the company.

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