1. By: Robert Nero C 1055 Section 006 9/23/15
Panera Bread
By: Robert Nero
C 1055 Section 006
9/23/15

2. History:
Founded in 1993 in St. Louis Missouri originally known as the St. Louis Bread Co.
Company purchased by Au Bon Pain Co. a recognized company within the Bakery-café industry
The company renamed to Panera Bread in 1997, and with growing success, sells its remaining shares of Au Bon Pain Co. in 1999
Company explains; “By 1997, it was clear that Panera Bread had the potential to become one of the leading brands in the nation. In order for Panera Bread to reach its potential, it would require all of the company's financial and management resources.” (Panera)
Company has continued to be successful and has grown to 1,926 bakery- cafes in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and in Ontario Canada
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3. Products: The company is known for its:
Soups, salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes
Coffee, Smoothies, bottled drinks
Pastry and bakery goods
Croissants, Bread Bowls, Bagels
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4. Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc
Competitors
Starbucks
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc
Cosi, Inc
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5. Company Homepage The Website Includes: Return to Slide
Restaurant’s Menu
Core Beliefs
Restaurant locator
Panera Home
Panera Rewards
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6. Executive Breakdown Ronald M. Shaich Founder & CEO
Mark R. Wesley Executive VP & Chief Development Officer
Blaine E. Hurst Executive VP & Chief Transformation and Growth Officer
Scott G. Blair Senior VP & Chief Legal and Franchise Officer
Charles J. Chapman III Executive VP & Chief Operating officer
William W. Moreton Executive Vice Chairman
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7. “In the News”
A recent report card was released by a collection of advocacy groups (Friends of the Earth) which graded large fast food chains in the United States on their use antibiotics in their products.
Panera Bread one of two companies to receive an A rating
Received rating based on detailed public plans regarding its timetable to discontinue the use of growth hormones in its meat products.
Use of antibiotics linked to the growth of harmful pathogens that are resistant to antibiotics and have consumers and medical advocacy groups concerned.
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8. Stock Trend
“For fiscal 2015, the consensus estimate is $6.19. If Panera 2.0 is successful, the company could earn as much as $8 a share in fiscal 2016 as sales bounce back and expenses fall. I think management is headed in the right direction.”
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9. For More Information:
Company Site:
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