Panera Bread

12 regrettable misses worth savoring

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 22, 2015

If you sat out this year’s Global Best Practices Conference, here are 12 things you can only read about.

Meet Panera's new owner

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2017

Suddenly, there's a new restaurant giant on the scene. Here's a peek inside little-known JAB Holding Co.

Operations

E. coli with possible Panera connection spreads to 7 states

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 11, 2018

Authorities say they still don't know what product or food seller was the source, but some still mention Panera as a possibility.

Fast-Casual Chains Continue to Grow and Benefit from Recession, Finds Technomic

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 24, 2010

CHICAGO (June 24, 2010 - Business Wire)—Though the recession took a toll on most restaurant sectors in 2009, fast-casual chains benefited from consumers...

Financing

Even amid stale sales, takeout is a fresh spot

By Sam Smith on Jun. 01, 2015

A confluence of tech advances, changing lifestyles and demographic shifts has brought a renaissance in takeout, and everyone is racing to capitalize on it.

Financing

A fast reality check

By Peter Romeo, Darren Tristano, Kelly Killian and Mary Chapman on May 19, 2017

Those of us who have been watching the industry for a long time are still excited about fast casual and its future.

Leadership

Panera founder Ron Shaich talks leadership, future of restaurant industry

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 17, 2018

While being honored as Restaurant Leader of the Year, Shaich urged restaurateurs to fight short-sighted thinking and stay laser-focused on what their customers are seeking.

Consumer Trends

Fast casual chains triumph over bad economy

Mar. 31, 2011

While many restaurants suffered during the economic slump, fast casual chains prospered. As defined by The NPD Group, fast casual restaurants are upscale quickservice spots that offer more service, higher quality food and cost more than other fast food outlets.

Technology

Timeline: Panera's 2.0 vision in focus

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 04, 2016

A look back at Panera's 2.0 model. Will it be enough to restore its reputation as an industry innovator once again?

Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co.

Jun. 11, 2017

One of the original bakery-cafe concepts, specializing in sandwiches, salads and breads baked fresh daily for all dayparts

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