Panera Bread
We operate Panera Bread bakery-cafes that serve freshly baked breads, bagels, muffins, scones, rolls, sweet goods, sandwiches, flatbreads, soups, salads, pasta dishes, and coffee and espresso drinks. We focus on customers looking for high-quality food served in a warm, comfortable café setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and take-home meals. Our locations are designed for dine-in, carry-out, digital ordering, Rapid-Pickup, and catering, with some units also supporting offsite delivery and catering services. Each bakery-cafe includes a baking facility so we can complete our baked products on site using prepared ingredients. We aim to provide a welcoming place where guests can enjoy fresh food, convenient service, and a comfortable atmosphere.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOJosé Alberto Dueñas
- Headquarters1400 South Highway Drive, Fenton, MO, 63026
- Year founded1993
- Year started franchising1993
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open2164 (+65 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$633,000 - $4,906,000
- Franchise fee$35,000
- Royalty5% of Net Sales
- Brand fund3.26% of Net Sales
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2024-04-24
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Location data
| Total locations | 2164 |
| Franchise locations | 1112 |
| Corporate locations | 1052 |
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