Panera Bread

$PNBRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBakery Cafes
Locations2,214
Franchisee Count89
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$1,123,702
Item 7 Midpoint$2,871,791
Item 7 High$4,619,880
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open
ParentPanera Brands, Inc.
PE / InvestorJAB Holding Company
Founded1993
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business32
Began Franchising1993
HQFenton, MO
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone(314) 984-1000
FDD IssuedApril 23, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor

Panera, LLC operates and franchises Panera Bread Bakery-Cafes that offer sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, pasta dishes, side items, and beverages, as well as other menu items and merchandise related to the Panera Bread concept.

Franchisees must access the Operations Manual, which is approximately 600 pages and includes training, quality assurance, and operational procedures. The franchisor may modify the Operations Manual to reflect changes in system standards.

Panera, LLC operates and franchises Panera Bread Bakery-Cafes that offer sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, pasta dishes, side items, and beverages, as well as other menu items and merchandise related to the Panera Bread concept.

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