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Panera Bread

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A Panera Bread - Gateway Company

www.panerabread.com
Location
Austin, Texas
Size
11-50 employees
Revenue
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
Industry
Food Production
Founded
1981

Panera Bread: Artisan Bakery To Fast Casual Leader

Panera Bread has grown from a humble St. Louis bakery founded in 1987 into one of America's most beloved fast-casual restaurant chains, operating across 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. With over 10,000 team members nationwide, Panera honors its artisanal heritage by using the same San Francisco sourdough starter from its founding day, ensuring every loaf maintains the authentic quality that built the brand's reputation. Today, Panera operates as part of Panera Brands, one of the largest fast-casual platforms in the U.S., alongside Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels.

Fresh Food Philosophy and Craft

At Panera, freshly baked goods and clean food remain at the heart of daily operations. Trained bakers fill bakery shelves each morning with handcrafted cookies, pastries, bagels, and artisan breads ranging from focaccia to classic baguettes. The menu, developed by professional chefs and bakers, features comfort food classics with innovative twists-all prepared with carefully selected ingredients that team members are proud to serve their own families. This commitment to quality extends beyond food to environmental responsibility and community support.

Culture of Warmth and Growth

Panera's workplace culture emphasizes warmth, kindness, and respect for both guests and associates. Team members are encouraged to make people smile, learn and grow together, find solutions, take initiative, work as a team, and celebrate success. The company invests significantly in technology innovations including mobile ordering, Rapid Pick-Up(R), curbside service, and delivery options, creating a dynamic work environment where team members can develop skills while serving their communities.

Career Opportunities and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with eligible team tips and free on-shift meals
  • Flexible scheduling with paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match
  • Career advancement and leadership development opportunities across restaurant operations, corporate functions, and bakery production
  • Tuition discounts and team member assistance programs
  • Mission-driven work contributing to "One Panera for a Healthier and Happier World"

Headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, and privately held by JAB Holding Company, Panera offers stable, growth-oriented career paths where team members can develop professionally while helping their communities thrive.

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Panera Bread has over 10,000 team members working across its restaurant locations, corporate offices, and bakery operations nationwide.

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PANERA BRINGS THE COZY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH NEW SIPS, SWEET TREATS AND A $1 SOUP DEAL

Celebrate the season with the comforting flavors of Panera's holiday menu, including its first-ever Frozen Signature Hot Chocolate ST. LOUIS, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays have arrived at Panera, and bakery-cafes nationwide are embracing the spirit of the season. Starting today, guests can celebrate the winter chill with Panera's first-ever Frozen Signature Hot Chocolate and warm up with a $1 cup of soup deal with their next meal. Guests can also enjoy a lineup of festive and...

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Panera Bread Names Earl Ellis Chief Financial Officer

Experienced finance leader joins Panera to drive strategic growth and financial excellence ST. LOUIS, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, today announced that Earl Ellis has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ellis will report to Chief Executive Officer Paul Carbone and join the company's executive leadership team. "Earl is a proven finance leader who blends disciplined financial stewardship with...

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PANERA TEAMS UP WITH FALL'S FAVORITE STARS TO LAUNCH A SEASONAL MENU OF NEW AND RETURNING FAVORITES

Panera's fall menu highlights new seasonal items and returning soups in the Fall for Your Favorites Meal with a digital campaign starring Jared Padalecki and Matt Czuchry ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Panera Bread is celebrating the flavors of fall with a lineup of comforting, crave-worthy dishes, available at cafes nationwide beginning on September 24. At the heart of the menu is the Fall for Your Favorites Meal, featuring the return of three signature soups perfect for the...

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Panera and Holler and Glow Stir Up the Ultimate Comfort Food-Inspired Beauty Collab: Meet S'Mac and Cheese Lip Balm

The lip-smacking launch lands just in time for National Mac & Cheese Day on July 14 ST. LOUIS, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mac & Cheese lovers, get ready to pucker up - Panera Bread is turning your favorite comforting meal into your newest beauty essential. Just in time for National Mac & Cheese Day, Panera and trend-forward beauty brand Holler and Glow are cooking up something unexpected: S'Mac and Cheese Lip Balm, a limited-edition balm duo that is equally indulgent and playful, available...

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PANERA BREAD SAYS CIAO TO AN ITALIAN SUMMER WITH LIMITED-TIME MENU LAUNCH CELEBRATING THE FLAVORS OF ITALY

ST. LOUIS, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Panera is bringing the flavors of Italy to a cafe near you with the launch of three new, Italian-inspired menu items, each crafted to capture the essence of old-world flavors with a bold twist. Available for a limited time only, the new offerings are part of Panera's summer menu launch and perfect for warm-weather cravings and al fresco dining that will transport you to your own European escape. Panera's latest mealtime favorites include:...

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