Chain: Panera
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 […]
Panera Franchisee Opens New Store Near Fenway Park in Boston
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 Opens 24/7 Panera in Boston Children’s Hospital
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, […]
Panera Offers Three Months of Free Unlimited Sips Membership
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 […]