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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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Panera, PEPSI® and STARRY® Team Up with Rugby Star Ilona Maher for "Summer of Free Sips"
ST. LOUIS, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Panera Bread knows the perfect summer complement to any salad, sandwich or soup is a refreshing sip-and unlimited sips are the ultimate flex. So just in time to kick off summer, Panera, PEPSI(R) and STARRY(R) are partnering with rugby star and social media sensation Ilona Maher to give guests an unbeatable offer with the launch of "Summer of Free Sips" - three free months of membership to Panera's Unlimited Sip Club(R).* New subscribers who sign up...