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Panera Bread

Financing

This would be a bad time for a Panera IPO

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 07, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-casual chain has wanted to go public for years. But controversies, lawsuits, a menu overhaul and an ingredient downgrade made that a bad idea.

Operations

Panera Bread appears to be relaxing ingredient standards, says report

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 06, 2024

With a major menu overhaul coming next month, the fast-casual chain may also be easing off on its commitment to responsibly raised meat.

Food

Panera Bread unveils a major new menu overhaul

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 29, 2024

A streamlined menu launches in April with nine new dishes and recipe upgrades for 12 classics. But say goodbye to flatbread pizzas.

Beverage

Panera Bread's Charged Lemonade blamed for second death

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 05, 2023

The family of Florida resident David Brown filed a lawsuit Monday saying the fast-casual chain neglected to warn vulnerable consumers about caffeine levels in the beverage.

Operations

Panera Brands reportedly files confidentially for IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Dec. 01, 2023

The long-promised move appears to be coming to fruition after years of preparation, indicating markets are looking more favorable.

Operations

Panera Bread cuts 17% of corporate staff in preparation for planned IPO

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 01, 2023

The fast-casual chain is streamlining operations as its parent company plans to go public. This is the latest step.

Operations

Panera joins ezCater, adding to catering chops

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 27, 2023

The bakery-cafe chain is now available on the ezCater app in hundreds of markets as competition for bulk orders heats up.

Food

Viral TikTok video inspires Panera Bread to curate new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 26, 2023

The chain’s Roman Empire menu gathers items from the existing lineup that fans “can’t stop thinking about.”

Leadership

Panera Brands takes another step in its planned IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 25, 2023

Krispy Kreme CEO Mike Tattersfield, who is stepping down from that position in January, will become the company’s board chairman. Former Starbucks CFO Patrick Grismer will become lead independent director.

Operations

Panera Bread to test smaller menu at some locations

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 25, 2023

The cuts are designed to boost speed and simplify operations. They follow years of menu expansion at the bakery-cafe giant.

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