Panera Bread Overview
- Year Founded
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1987
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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120,000
- Latest Deal Type
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PE Growth
- Financing Rounds
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10
- Investments
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6
Panera Bread General Information
Description
Operator and franchiser of a chain of retail bakery cafes. The company offers fresh baked goods, soups, salads, custom roasted coffees, and other complementary products through its three business segments including bakery-cafe, franchise, and fresh dough operations.
Contact Information
Website
www.panerabread.comCorporate Office
- 1400 South Highway Drive
- Suite 100
- Fenton, MO 63127
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1400 South Highway Drive
- Suite 100
- Fenton, MO 63127
- United States
Panera Bread Timeline
Panera Bread Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Panera Bread Competitors (54)
One of Panera Bread’s 54 competitors is Friendly's Ice Cream, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in El Paso, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly's Ice Cream | Formerly PE-Backed | El Paso, TX | ||||
| WingStreet | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Plano, TX | ||||
| KFC | Corporation | Louisville, KY | ||||
| Corner Bakery Cafe | Formerly PE-Backed | Dallas, TX | ||||
| Au Bon Pain | Formerly PE-Backed | Richardson, TX |
Panera Bread Patents
Panera Bread Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20210042026-A1 | Mitigating a disability of the user of a mobile device | Inactive | 06-Aug-2019 | ||
| US-20160166116-A1 | Food preparation apparatus and method | Inactive | 11-Dec-2014 | ||
| US-10019686-B2 | Systems and methods for analyzing restaurant operations | Active | 20-Sep-2013 | ||
| US-20160364661-A1 | Systems and methods for analyzing restaurant operations | Active | 20-Sep-2013 | ||
| US-20160364676-A1 | Systems and methods for analyzing restaurant operations | Active | 20-Sep-2013 | G06Q10/063114 |
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Panera Bread Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Panera Bread Investments & Acquisitions (6)
Panera Bread’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Au Bon Pain. The deal was made on 08-Nov-2017.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Pain | 08-Nov-2017 | Buyout/LBO | Restaurants and Bars | ||
| Tatte Bakery & Café | 07-Dec-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Restaurants and Bars | ||
| Breadwinners at the Triangle | 15-Mar-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Restaurants and Bars | ||
| Paradise Bakery & Cafe (5 Indiana Franchisee) | 26-Jul-2011 | Merger/Acquisition | Food Products | ||
| Paradise Bakery & Cafe | 01-Jan-2009 | Corporate | Food Products |
Panera Bread Subsidiaries (1)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Bakery & Cafe | Food Products | Omaha, NE |
Panera Bread Exits (2)
Panera Bread’s most recent exit was on 08-Nov-2017 from Au Bon Pain. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Pain | 08-Nov-2017 | Completed |
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| Tatte Bakery & Café | 07-Dec-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Panera Bread FAQs
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When was Panera Bread founded?
Panera Bread was founded in 1987.
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Where is Panera Bread headquartered?
Panera Bread is headquartered in Fenton, MO.
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What is the size of Panera Bread?
Panera Bread has 120,000 total employees.
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What industry is Panera Bread in?
Panera Bread’s primary industry is Restaurants and Bars.
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Is Panera Bread a private or public company?
Panera Bread is a Private company.
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What is Panera Bread’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Panera Bread is .
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How much funding has Panera Bread raised over time?
Panera Bread has raised $183M.
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Who are Panera Bread’s investors?
SeaTown Holdings International, BDT & Company (Private Equity), and JAB Holding Company have invested in Panera Bread.
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Who are Panera Bread’s competitors?
Friendly's Ice Cream, WingStreet, KFC, Corner Bakery Cafe, and Au Bon Pain are some of the 54 competitors of Panera Bread.
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