Panera Brands

Panera Brands is a prominent American fast-casual restaurant company that encompasses several well-known brands, including Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee, and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Established in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, Panera Bread has grown into a leader in the fast-casual dining sector. It is renowned for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and a diverse menu.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread operates over 2,000 bakery-cafés across the United States and Canada. It offers a wide array of freshly baked goods, including artisan breads, pastries, bagels, and cookies.

The menu features a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes, all crafted with carefully selected ingredients. The company focuses on clean food, avoiding artificial additives and preservatives in its offerings.

Caribou Coffee

Caribou Coffee, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a regional coffeehouse chain with over 800 locations globally.

It is known for its handcrafted coffee beverages and cozy café atmosphere.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Einstein Bros. Bagels operates nearly 1,000 locations across the United States. It offers a variety of bagels, sandwiches, and coffee beverages.

Recent Developments

In July 2024, Panera Brands explored the sale of its coffee and bagel chains, including Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

The potential deal was valued over $1.5 billion as a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on the core Panera Bread brand.

Locations

Panera Bread operates over 2,000 locations across the United States and Canada, with a significant presence in California.

The company’s locations in California include:

• Long Beach
• Los Angeles
• Oakland

Additional key locations across the USA include:

• Minneapolis, MN
• Goodyear and Phoenix, AZ
• Highlands Ranch, Denver, and Thornton, CO
• Rochester and Minneapolis, MN
• Columbus, OH and Springfield, MO
• Houston, TX and Raleigh, NC
• Las Vegas, NV and Salt Lake City, UT
• Pembroke Pines, FL and Omaha, NE
• Albany, NY and Oceanside, CA

The company continues to expand its footprint, offering customers convenient access to its bakery-café experience.