
Panera Introduces Points, Tiers, and More Choice to its Loyalty Program
Panera introduces points system to its loyalty program for 70 million members
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Panera introduces points system to its loyalty program for 70 million members

- Fast Casual - Marketing & Branding - Loyalty - News Panera Bread rolls out new-and-improved loyalty program The fast-casual chain is shifting to a points-based program with tiers

Houston-based Shipley Donuts is celebrating its 90th birthday with limited-time menu items and special offers through Oct.

The shift to points-based loyalty with premium tiers offers consumers more consistent value and greater control of redemption.

Crumbl is introducing a limited-time Euro Summer Week menu featuring six new desserts inspired by European flavors.

The bagel franchise is bringing back its Pumpkin Bagel and Pumpkin Shmear for the first time since 2017 as part of its nationwide fall menu launch.
Orange County is about to get a little sweeter! Levain Bakery, the legendary bakery behind New York City’s favorite six-ounce cookies, will open its first Orange County location in early September at Fashion Island in Ne

It may still feel like summer outside, but pumpkin season is officially starting at Jeff’s Bagel Run.

Eggs Up Grill opens in Bonaire, Georgia, with owner Celia St. Louis.
The Big Biscuit introduces fall flavors and new menu items

Co-founder Lauren Coulter discusses the journey of scaling the Louisville-based brunch concept to 16 locations and $23 million in systemwide revenue.

Catering is the first initiative to go live under turnaround plan Project Grand Slam, which is meant to improve restaurant performance and the guest experience.

The nation’s largest bagel chain plans to add 300 units by 2030, leveraging a new prototype and converting sister brand Bruegger’s units in key markets.
Pumpkin may now be everywhere each fall, but Perkins has been baking pumpkin favorites for over six decades.

Shipley Donuts celebrates 90 years with new Birthday Bullseye donut.

1836 Brands to develop 60 Twisted Egg Shacks in Texas.
Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a 15-unit development agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC to bring the Texas-based brand to Metro Detroit starting in 2027.
The Flying Biscuit Café signs two-unit franchise agreement for Texas.
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug. 14, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Paris Baguette and franchise owners Saige & David Lee are proud to announce the opening of the newest bakery café at 1314 W.

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.

Another Broken Egg Cafe expands to five states with new locations
Great Harvest today has unveiled a new logo and motto, “Rise and Stay True,” in honor of its 50th anniversary.

Shipley Donuts, the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will make its Michigan debut in Metro Detroit through a 15-unit franchise agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC.

The doughnut brand reported a 43% increase in adjusted EBITDA as it continues to optimize its footprint and pivot away from underperforming delivery points.