Panera Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 51 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Bakery & breakfast.
Flynn Group founder Greg Flynn highlights brand selection and disciplined systems as the key drivers behind building the world’s largest multi-unit franchise portfolio.
Restaurants must think through the long term brand and customer consequences before lowering prices, introducing bundles, or stepping onto the discount treadmill. When PepsiCo anno
In addition to $9.99 bowls, the chain debuted breakfast frittatas, new cold beverages and seasonal salads with premium ingredients such as shrimp.
Panera unveils new bowls, salads, and beverages as part of transformation effort
- Marketing & Branding - Fast Casual - News Panera taps viral power of Therapuss star Jake Shane A new social media marketing campaign launched Tuesday features the comedian as a f
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These strategic appointments are pivotal to the company’s ongoing franchise growth strategy. WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh,
Mature restaurant brands are diversifying menus beyond core offerings to capture market share amid flat industry traffic and intense value competition.
Caribou Coffee has introduced a new value menu featuring breakfast sandwiches and coffee staples priced between $2 and $4 to attract price-sensitive consumers.
Technomic data shows fast-casual restaurant sales grew 6% to $77 billion in 2025, though growth rates for the segment are beginning to decelerate.
Fast-casual sales grew 6% in 2025, led by Cava's 22% increase
The chain will expand its beverage menu nationwide after a highly successful test period at 500 restaurants last year.
Industry veteran Greg Flynn shares insights on building the third-largest restaurant operating group in the U.S. and why he shifted focus toward top-tier brands.
In an $84 billion fast-casual landscape dominated by lookalike menus and overbuilt boxes, Newk’s Eatery has carved out a different lane — one built upon the merits of scratch-made food, genuine hospitality and a discipli
Caribou Coffee appointed Scott Kennedy as its new CEO, amid expansion and growth under the Panera Brands umbrella.
Todd Jackson, a Newk's franchisee, has grown his portfolio to 11 locations across the country.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10, 2025 // PRNewswire // -- This Valentine's Day, Panera is sharing the love with a special BAEgel promotion offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on its new Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches on February 13 and 14.
Applebee's discusses community engagement and partnerships with local organizations through sponsorship and fundraising efforts.
Emerging trends in the restaurant franchise industry include fully leveraging facilities, virtual brands, and maximizing use of spaces.
Panera's chefs have created a refreshed and flavorful take on Caesar salad uniquely marrying crisp romaine tossed in Caesar dressing, with a drizzle of chipotle aioli and the crunch of blue corn tortilla strips.
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Panera Brands Inc. has appointed Konrad Meyer as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective August 22, 2022, to replace Ted Stedem who is stepping down to pursue other interests.
Franchising continues to grow and expand despite challenges, with companies like Wendy's and Twin Peaks expanding their presence in the market.