May 22, 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
Top 10 Highest-Rated Fast-Food Chains
Results from Sandelman & Associates 2007 Fast-Food Awards of Excellence
Panera President To Leave
The resignation of Neal Yanofsky will be effective January 4, 2008.
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. Turns 20
Community and charitable organizations to join celebration at Kirkwood, Missouri, bakery-cafe.
Panera Sets the Record Straight
The company speaks out against an article claiming that it's considering moving its headquarters to Boston.
Panera Plans To Release Earnings
The company will host a Web cast where it will release its 3Q results October 24.
Panera Bread Buys 32 Bakery-Cafes From Franchisees
Panera Bread Company announced that it has purchased 32 franchise-operated bakery-cafes.
Carolina Turkey Named Panera 2006 Supplier of the Year
Carolina Turkeys was recognized by Panera Bread as the fast-casual chain's 2006 Supplier of the Year.
Zagat Reveals Results of Fast-Food Survey
Wendy's and Panera Bread Co. are voted most popular.
Panera to Open 1000th Unit
Panera Bread's 1000th unit will officially open in Oakbrook, Illinois, on November 16.
Panera Bread Removes Trans Fat from Menu
Panera Bread has announced it has voluntarily removed trans fat from its menu. Panera Bread bakery-cafes will roll out the reformulated products by the end of February 2006.
Panera Bread Announces Continued Expansion in Ohio
Panera Bread today announced new agreements with Breads of the World, LLC to develop additional bakery-cafes in both the Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, markets. Breads of the World currently operates more than 40 Panera locations in the region.
Newest Panera Bread Franchise Group Led by NFL Veteran Keyshawn Johnson to Develop Bakery-Cafes in California
Panera Bread today announced an area development agreement with First Picks Bread Company, LLC for its continued expansion in California.
Panera to Expand in New York
Panera Bread announced Thursday a new agreement with Doherty Breads, LLC to develop bakery-cafes in the Queens County region of New York.
Panera Reports a 61% Net Income Increase
Panera Bread Company yesterday reported that earnings per diluted share increased 57 percent to $0.33 for the 12 weeks ended July 12, 2005, compared to $0.21 per diluted share for the same period last year.
Dunkin’ Brands Agrees To End Use of “U Pick 2” Promotion
Panera Bread Company, the national leading bakery-cafe concept, today announced that Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., developer of Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins, and Togo's quick-service restaurants, has agreed to immediately cease use of its “U Pick 2.”
June Sales Up Nearly 10 Percent for Panera
Panera Bread Co. said Monday that sales increased 9.6 percent for the four weeks ended June 14.
Panera Bread Announces Expansion in California
New franchise group to develop 15 new bakery-cafes in San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara counties.
Panera Moves Into Arizona
Panera Bread Company’s first Arizona area developer plans to open 15 new bakery/cafes by 2011.
The Results Are In
The 2004 Restaurant Satisfaction Study by J.D. Power and Associates found that Panera Bread ranks highest among quick-service restaurants in the Midwest and Northeast regions.
Northern California New Home for Panera Bread Cafes
Panera Bread Company announced an agreement with the "Oakes/Cobo," franchise group to develop 10 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in the counties of San Francisco and Marin, California.