Operations
Panera Bread to close all remaining fresh dough facilities over the next two years
The move completes a two-year process for the fast-casual chain, which is shifting bread production to third-party bakers. Hundreds of workers will be laid off as the chain shutters nine remaining bakery centers supplying cafes across the U.S.
Food
Panera turns croissant dough into sandwich bread for new menu item
Croissant Toast Sandwiches are the latest addition to the fast casual’s Spring menu refresh, reinforcing the brand’s new campaign, “It Just Meals Good."