Panera Bread News

What's the best business reaction to a recession? How about none at all. Unlike many outfits in the struggling restaurant industry, Panera, the soup and sandwich chain with more than 1,300 stores in 38 states, has stayed strong by standing still.

Culver City Restaurant Examiner rates this: Enjoy the bread at Panera Today, I'd like to pay homage to a place that is near and dear to me.

Clay County is home to the newest Panera Bread bakery-cafe, which opens Wednesday, Dec.

We see the news that McDonald's will offer free wi-fi in its US locations in January 2010 as a big deal and a clear, positive differentiator to its QSR peers such as Burger King , YUM, Wendys , Jack in the Box , Carls/Hardees and and even Starbucks .

Hanukkah celebrations for kids and families are starting early, sponsored by the Mandell Jewish Community Center, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford .

A plaque that hangs in the conference room at the AWARE Shelter in Jackson bears this message: ``You are the author of your own life story.'' In a way, these words capture the essence of the shelter's mission.

The stock market is up more than 60% from its lows this past March, and investors have reacted with one overriding emotion -- fear.

Ron Shaich, chief executive and co-founder of Panera Bread Co. , plans to step down as CEO but stay with the company as executive chairman.

Ron Shaich to Become Executive Chairman of Board of Directors Effective May 13, 2010 -- EVP, co-COO Bill Moreton to Become President, CEO and Board Member Simultaneously -- Company Announces Three-Year, $600 Million Share Repurchase Program Ron Shaich to Become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Panera Bread Company has announced that ...

U.S. Retail Industry Numbers: 477 Store Closings, 167 Openings, 5,100 Expansion Plans in 2010 Reveal Struggle for Retail Relevance Tuesday November 17, 2009 Since recession-related purging has ended for most major chains, the numbers from the U.S. retail industry in the first half of November are now a reflection of retailing itself, not just a ...

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Panera Bread may rank among the best in class for restaurant stocks, but it, too, has had its share of setbacks.

For Panera Bread , the recession has been more feast than famine -- and that's because CEO Ronald Shaich decided from the first sign of a downturn that he, and his company, would adopt a contrarian approach.

Starbucks is going to be a larger company 3, 5, and 10 years from now. The main reason Starbucks will grow is because coffee and tea are both enormous markets, domestically and globally.

Microsoft , Google , Panera Bread , Staples , Juniper Networks, Nike , and Endo Pharmaceuticals are just a few of America's exceptional growth companies that have managed to turn big ideas into billion-dollar revenue businesses.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. said Monday it earned $46.8 million in the third quarter, citing lower raw material costs than a year ago, manufacturing improvements and higher sales volumes.

Panera has tapped Michael Simon as senior VP-marketing and chief marketing officer, Chairman-CEO Ron Shaich said during the company's third-quarter earnings call today.

Stocks discussed on the in-depth s ession of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Wednesday October 28.

In recent times, I've lost a lot of enthusiasm for Panera Bread . The stale menu, deteriorating ingredient quality, and presentation skills killed my loyalty as a customer.

Panera Bread Company is trading about 10% higher midday Wednesday after reporting an earnings beat and raising guidance after the close on Tuesday.