Panera Bread

$PNBRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBakery Cafes
ParentPanera Brands, Inc.
PE / InvestorJAB Holding Company S.à.r.l.
Founded1993
Completeness25/34 (74%)
Years in Business32
Began FranchisingDecember 1993
HQFenton, MO
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone(314) 984-1000
Email
FDD IssuedApril 23, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 18, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2026 🔒
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 use standard Panera systems, including proprietary eCommerce and Cafe Systems, with associated fees ranging from $250 to $500 monthly per Bakery-Cafe for technology products and services. Franchisees are required to pay 1.75% of Digital Net Sales for digital services.

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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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks
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