Panera Bread is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 223 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Panera Bread has hired Chris Finazzo as COO and Victor Siqueira as chief supply chain officer to support its turnaround efforts [[2026-09-29 Panera hires operations and supply execs to support turnaround]]. * Kura Sushi has updated its loyalty program to a three-tier membership structure, joining other brands like Charleys, Panera, and Tropical Smoothie Cafe [[2026-10-07 Kura Sushi adds tiers to loyalty program]]. * Panera Bread is rolling out a new-and-improved loyalty program, a points-based system with tiers, in response to customer feedback [[2026-08-19 Panera Bread rolls out new-and-improved loyalty program]]. * Panera Bread has hired Andrew Rebhun as its new chief marketing officer, tasking him with leading brand strategy, digital loyalty, and marketing innovation [[2026-08-13 Panera Bread hires CMO from Cava as transformation work continues]]. * Panera Bread is relocating its corporate headquarters to Massachusetts in 2027 as part of its strategic plan to enhance collaboration and brand growth [[2026-07-31 Panera to relocate HQ to Massachusetts]]. * Panera Bread is changing its Unlimited Sip Club subscription program to MyPanera + Sip Club, limiting members to 30 self-service drinks per month [[2026-07-13 Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club will no longer be unlimited]]. * Major fast-casual brands including Panera are launching pumpkin-flavored seasonal menus in early August to capture consumer demand ahead of the fall season [[2026-08-10 Pumpkin season arrives earlier than ever as fast casuals race to claim fall seas]]. Filed under Restaurants / Bakery & breakfast.
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