Panera Bread

Panera Bread, founded in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, has grown into a leading American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants. With over 2,000 locations across the United States and Canada, Panera Bread offers a diverse menu that includes freshly baked breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages.

Menu Offerings

Panera Bread's menu is renowned for its variety and quality. Signature items include the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt, combining pulled chicken, smoked gouda, fresh avocado, and chipotle mayo on black pepper focaccia.

Other favorites are the Toasted Frontega Chicken, featuring smoked pulled chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, and chipotle sauce on focaccia, and the Bacon Turkey Bravo, which pairs oven-roasted turkey with crispy bacon, smoked gouda, and signature sauce on tomato basil bread.

Technological Innovations

In 2014, Panera introduced "Panera 2.0," a series of integrated technologies designed to enhance the customer experience. This initiative included tablet kiosks for self-ordering, mobile app ordering, and Rapid Pick-Up® for to-go orders.

By 2017, digital orders accounted for over $1 billion, representing 26% of sales.

Delivery Services

Expanding its reach, Panera launched delivery services in May 2018, covering 897 cities across 43 states and employing its own drivers.

This move created approximately 13,000 jobs and further solidified Panera's commitment to convenience and customer satisfaction.

Sustainability and Community Engagement

Panera Bread is dedicated to sustainability and community involvement. The company has implemented measures to reduce its environmental impact and actively supports local communities, especially during times of need.

Locations

Panera Bread operates in various locations across the United States and Canada, including:

• Miami, FL
• Kenosha, WI
• Evansville, IN
• Amarillo, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Boston, MA
• Ewing, NJ
• Sioux Falls, SD
• San Antonio, TX
• Rochester, MN
• East Orange, NJ
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Omaha, NE
• Mount Prospect, IL
• Nashville, TN
• Portland, ME
• Fort Wayne, IN
• Durham, NC
• Birmingham, AL
• Norfolk, VA