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 […]

PR Restaurants, LLC/Panera Bread, the leading franchisee of Panera Bread in New England, opened its newest bakery-café yesterday at 121 Brookline Avenue steps away from baseball’s most beloved ballpark, Fenway Park. This location is the company’s 41st bakery-café in Massachusetts and 61st across New England. This new 4,500 square-foot Panera restaurant serves food made with responsibly raised […]

Hamra Enterprises, a nationwide, family-owned restaurant operator headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has opened a new 24/7 Panera Bread bakery café in Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) -– the company’s 19th Panera location in Massachusetts, 92nd Panera overall, and 197th restaurant nationwide across four brands: Panera, Wendy’s, Noodles and Company, and Caribou Coffee. The new Panera location, […]

Don’t miss out on this chance to sip, win, and embrace summer with Panera Bread. The brand is celebrating its “More is More” Era by giving MyPanera members a chance to experience endless refreshment and win fun prizes. Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club members can save big this summer – whether you’re a daily coffee connoisseur […]

This year, Panera is offering a deal that is perfect for you and your Valentine. Starting on February 14th for a limited time, MyPanera members can enjoy 20% off Panera’s You Pick Two menu, the perfect option for you and your Valentine to choose your favorite Panera menu items for V-Day lunch or dinner.This delectable menu includes their new Sourdough […]

Panera is celebrating National Coffee Day (9/29) with exciting offers on its monthly beverage subscription, Unlimited Sip Club.  9/29 & 10/1: New and lapsed subscribers who sign up by October 10 can choose from: $5/month for 4 months of Unlimited Sip Club $99 Annual Unlimited Sip Club Subscription   These special offers mark the kick-off […]

Panera Brands announced the appointments of Board Member Patrick Grismer to Lead Independent Director and Michael Tattersfield to the Panera Brands Board of Directors, effective immediately. The appointments are another step in the preparation of Panera’s upcoming IPO. Mr. Grismer, who joined the Board in 2022, currently Chairs the Board’s Audit Committee, and brings extensive […]