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Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

 By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

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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.

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Panera joins ezCater, adding to catering chops

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 27, 2023

The bakery-cafe chain is now available on the ezCater app in hundreds of markets as competition for bulk orders heats up.

Food

Viral TikTok video inspires Panera Bread to curate new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 26, 2023

The chain’s Roman Empire menu gathers items from the existing lineup that fans “can’t stop thinking about.”

Leadership

Panera Brands takes another step in its planned IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield, who is stepping down from that position in January, will become the company’s board chairman. Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer will become lead independent director.

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Panera Bread to test smaller menu at some locations

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2023

The cuts are designed to boost speed and simplify operations. They follow years of menu expansion at the bakery-cafe giant.

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Panera Bread expands Value Duets menu

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 10, 2023

$10 and under appears to be the price position in fast casual as consumers look for value.

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Panera Bread expands rewards program to grocery CPG

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2023

Shoppers who spend $20 on Panera-branded grocery items, including salad dressings and mac & cheese, can get a $5 electronic gift card to use at the fast-casual brand's restaurants.

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Hamra Enterprises acquires 24 Panera Bread units across the South

By Lisa Jennings on Jun. 28, 2023

The Missouri-based group is also a franchisee of Wendy's, Noodles & Company and, soon, Caribou Coffee. The acquisition brings the group's restaurant count to a total of 195.

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Panera Brands to restructure leadership in prep for IPO

By Lisa Jennings on May 23, 2023

The timing of the potential public offering remains unclear, but the group that includes Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. and Caribou Coffee remains on track to go public again.

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