Chain: Panera

Panera Partners with Rugby Star Ilona Maher on ‘Summer of Free Sips’ Campaign

Panera Bread knows the perfect summer complement to any salad, sandwich or soup is a refreshing sip—and unlimited sips are the ultimate flex. So just in time to kick off summer, Panera, PEPSI and STARRY are partnering with rugby star and social media sensation Ilona Maher to give guests an unbeatable offer with the launch […]

Panera Names Brian Krause Chief Development Officer

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, announced that Brian Krause has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Krause will be responsible for driving strategic new store growth for Panera Bread, leading development planning, franchise development and sales, design & construction and real estate. Krause joined the company on […]

Panera Announces $1 Soup Deal

As cooler temperatures settle in, Panera is celebrating soup season with a special promotion. From now until November 10, customers can enjoy a cup of soup for just $1 with the purchase of an entrée when using the code SOUP at checkout. Earlier this fall, Panera expanded its soup lineup with the introduction of two […]

Panera Celebrates Loyalty Guests with Week-Long Promotions and Perks

Today, Panera Bread kicks off MyPanera Week – a week-long celebration of its dedicated loyalty members, featuring deals on all things they love the most about Panera. MyPanera Week will feature offers all week long and has something for every Panera fan, whether you enjoy Unlimited Sips, soups, salads, sandwiches or bakery items in-cafe or […]

Hamra Enterprises Pays Nearly $92K in Bonuses to Workers with Good Grades

One year after expanding an innovative program encouraging student employees to do their homework while on the clock, Hamra Enterprises, a family-owned franchisee of Wendy’s, Panera Bread, Noodles and Company, and Caribou Coffee restaurants, has paid out $91,800 in “good grade” bonuses and provided 671 tuition reimbursement grants in partnership with the company’s employee assistance fund. The […]

Flynn Group Acquires 13 Panera Restaurants in Virginia

Flynn Group LP (“Flynn”), the largest franchise operator in the world, today announced the acquisition of 13 Panera Bread cafés from Blue Ridge Bread, Inc., bringing its total location count to 145. With 11 of the cafés located in Virginia, the acquisition will mark Flynn Group’s entry into the Commonwealth with Panera, with its Flynn Panera […]