Fast Casual: Panera Bread Company Sold to JAB
Panera Bread Company is sold to JAB Holding Company for $7.5 billion.
· 1851 Franchise· April 5, 2017
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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.
QSR Magazine: Panera Issues a Soda Challenge to the Fast Food Industry
Panera Bread challenges the fast-food industry to list calories and added sugars for fountain beverages at all U.S. locations.
· 1851 Franchise· April 3, 2017
QSR Magazine: Proven DIY Food Trends with Staying Power
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· 1851 Franchise· March 27, 2017
Husband and Wife Business Partners Bring Zoup! to their hometown.
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· 1851 Franchise· March 20, 2017
QSR Magazine: Millennials’ Next Frontier: Franchising
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· 1851 Franchise· January 16, 2017
Panera Bread Achieves Goal of Food Additives Elimination
Panera Bread achieves its goal of removing artificial additives from its menu, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to clean food.
· 1851 Franchise· January 13, 2017
QSR Magazine: How to Keep Execs from Leaving the Brand
A QSR Magazine article offers tips for retaining executive talent, including providing opportunities for growth and development within the company.
· 1851 Franchise· December 8, 2016
Top 25 Brands to Watch in Fast Casual
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· 1851 Franchise· December 6, 2016
Franchisee Voices: David Lutton Of Famous Toastery
David Lutton, a franchisee of Famous Toastery, shared his experience and background in the industry, including his previous roles at Panera Bread and Ruby Tuesday.
· 1851 Franchise· November 23, 2016
Adweek: Why So Many Legacy Fast-Food Restaurants Are Getting Makeovers
Legacy fast-food restaurants undergo makeovers to appeal to millennials, who value experience and atmosphere.
· 1851 Franchise· September 21, 2016
QSR Magazine: Keeping Up with the Foodie Generation
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· 1851 Franchise· September 12, 2016
Nation’s Restaurant News: Vegetables Take Center Stage
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· 1851 Franchise· September 7, 2016
QSR Magazine Ranks the Top 50 Limited-Service Restaurant Brands in the U.S.
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· 1851 Franchise· August 3, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· July 22, 2016
CNBC: Businesses Get Creative as Minimum Wages Increase
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· 1851 Franchise· June 30, 2016
Weekly Sizzle
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· 1851 Franchise· June 17, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· May 27, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· May 25, 2016
What Does The Future of Menu Labeling Hold for the Franchise Industry?
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· 1851 Franchise· May 18, 2016
Sneak Peek: The 2016 National Restaurant Association Show
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· 1851 Franchise· May 16, 2016
How a Toppers Pizza Multi-Unit Franchisee Won in South Dakota
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· 1851 Franchise· April 18, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· April 14, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· March 22, 2016
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· 1851 Franchise· February 1, 2016