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Layoffs

Leadership

Panera Bread to lay off some support center workers

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 01, 2024

The move is part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations at the fast-casual bakery-cafe chain. The number of job cuts was not specified.

Operations

Dozens of layoffs expected as Panera closes dough-making plant in Arizona

 By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 18, 2024

It will be the fast casual's second such facility to close this year.

Operations

Portillo's ousts COO as it looks for operational efficiencies

By Lisa Jennings on May 30, 2024

After five years with Portillo's, COO Derrick Pratt will depart from the company on June 30. Portillo's said it will search for a new head of operations.

Financing

Layoffs and sales declines hit Noodles & Co. last quarter

By Lisa Jennings on May 08, 2024

But CEO Drew Madsen sees signs of a turnaround, as sales and traffic turned positive in April while the chain works on menu and operations improvements.

Operations

Panera Bread cuts 17% of corporate staff in preparation for planned IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 01, 2023

The fast-casual chain is streamlining operations as its parent company plans to go public. This is the latest step.