May 23, 2013

Panera Bread

Panera Bread markets company values in new promotional campaign.
Focus On the Values
May 2013

Panera Bread’s new marketing platform highlights the why, not the what.
The Boston Fire Department was treated to free meals at Firehouse Subs.
Nurturing Boston

Quick serves step up to support volunteers, responders after Boston bombings.
Panera's Bill Moreton Steps Down; Shaich To Be Sole CEO
Five Guys Triumphs as Consumer Favorite, Study Says
Market Force Information report shows that Five Guys is preferred consumer quick serve, followed by Panera and Chick-fil-A.
Souping Up the Menu
June 2010

A strong and well-executed commitment to the soup category can play a significant role in helping quick serves increase check averages, enhance their guests’ perceptions of the healthfulness of all of their offerings, and keep guests coming back. Here are just a few benefits of having a...

The Fast-Casual Six
June 2010

With hundreds of great concepts and thousands of great operators, the fast-casual segment certainly holds its own in terms of both innovation and leadership. The last 10 years can arguably be called “the decade of fast casual” due to the growth and flourishing of the segment.

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Panera's Board Gets a Director
Thomas E. Lynch appointed as independent director of bakery cafe's board of directors.
Panera to Honor the Teachers That 'Rise Above'
Ohio Panera Bread franchisee running fifth annual Rising Above student essay contest, which will nominate teachers for award.
Key to Panera Success? Customer Service
BusinessWeek names bakery-cafe chain one of the top 25 "Customer Service Champs."
Wendy's, Panera Execs to Speak on Loss Prevention
David Karam and Michael Kupstas will speak at National Food Service Security Council's annual conference in August.
The Value Equation
February 2010

In March of 2008, Subway launched a value deal nationwide that already had explosive success in a number of the chain’s South Florida stores. The introduction of the $5 footlong deal across the U.S. was intended to be an answer to the $1 value menus of industry...

Strong Q4 of 2009 for Panera Bread
Company-owned comparable sales increased 7.4 percent in Q4, and January comparable sales are up 9.4 percent through first 21 days.
Panera, Einstein Bros. Push Bakery Cafe Growth
New Technomic report shows that system-wide sales for bakery cafe segment of restaurant industry were up 12 percent in 2008.
Panera Adds Grape Flair to New Sandwich
Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich includes grapes, almonds, and honey.
No Competition in Sight for Panera
The No. 1 fast-casual is unrivaled in its segment success. Find out why.
Quick-Serve Growth Proves Recession Resistant
A new Technomic report finds the limited-service industry is bucking the trend.
Panera Tops Health Magazine's List of Healthiest Quick-Serves
The chain was cited for its healthy sides and You Pick Two offerings.
Ohio Paneras Prepare for National Teacher Appreciation Week
For the fourth year in a row, a student essay contest will identify some of Ohio's best educators.
Corner Bakery Named One of Health Magazine's Healthiest Quick-Serve Chains
The brand is No. 5 on the magazine's top 10 list.
Panera Stores to Give Away Free Breakfast Tomorrow
In lieu of payment, Panera hopes its customers will donate money -- which the store will match -- to benefit community programs.
Panera Goes to Canada
Two more stores are planned to open by early 2009.
America's Worst Restaurants For Kids Revealed
Eat This, Not That! authors grade 43 national chains; 6 receive an "F."
NYC Paneras Join Carpool Club
NuRide, an incentive-based online ridesharing community, and Panera have partnered to provide a valuable offer from its "pick two" menu for commuters in the New York metro area who share rides.