
Panera Bread hires CMO from Cava as transformation work continues
The fast-casual giant taps the former Cava and El Pollo Loco executive to lead brand strategy, digital loyalty, and marketing innovation during its ongoing business transformation.
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The fast-casual giant taps the former Cava and El Pollo Loco executive to lead brand strategy, digital loyalty, and marketing innovation during its ongoing business transformation.

In addition to $9.99 bowls, the chain debuted breakfast frittatas, new cold beverages and seasonal salads with premium ingredients such as shrimp.
Panera Bread launches summer menu with new Market Bowls and premium salads

Mature restaurant brands are diversifying menus beyond core offerings to capture market share amid flat industry traffic and intense value competition.

The fast-casual sandwich chain on Wednesday launched a new menu category that bridges the gap between the core sandwich and salad lineup.
ST. LOUIS, March 11, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Panera Bread is letting guests make sipping the moment with the national launch of two new premium specialty beverage categories, Frescas and Energy Refreshers.
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.
Just in time for fall, Panera is kicking off a limited-time deal on two fan-favorite menu items so guests can enjoy a satisfyingly delicious feel-good meal at a great value.
Papa Johns unveils a new brand platform, Better Get You Some. Better Pizza., celebrating pizza fans' devotion.
Papa John's appoints Mark Shambura as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 8, 2023.
MOD Pizza promotes Becky Mulligan to Chief Restaurant Officer and hires Stephen Blum as its first Chief Development Officer, enhancing its strength in franchising, culinary innovation, and operational excellence.

Chipotle executive Mark Shambura takes the CMO role at MOD Pizza, bringing his marketing expertise to the fast-casual pizza chain.