Panera Bread launched a dad joke competition in honor of International Father’s Day, which is celebrated on June 16. On June 10, the bakery is welcoming dad jokes for the occasion. U.S. fans can submit the jokes to the @PaneraBread page, replying to the competition post, for a chance to win one of the 50 Panera gift cards, with USD 25.
MyPanera members can now place orders using Alexa, Amazon’s assistant, via voice or touch options. With this new feature, they can ask Alexa to add items to their order, customize products and check out, without having to open the MyPanera app.
Panera Bread announced the opening of its updated urban store format in New York. This is the newest of several new formats.
Panera announces the appointment of Marlene M. Gordon as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary starting from May 2.
Two new chicken sandwiches will be available in bakery-cafes throughout the U.S. starting March 30, Panera announced. The Chef’s Chicken Sandwiches will be sold in two versions: the ‘Signature Take’ and the ‘Spicy Take’.
Panera Bread announced its plans to join the metaverse with a virtual restaurant that takes orders for real-life delivery.
Panera opened its first bakery-cafe featuring a “modern and revitalized dine-in experience around its signature fireplace coupled with enhanced digital, personalized options, and dual drive-thru access,” the company detailed.
Panera Bread announced its commitment to become climate positive – removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits – by 2050, its updated Food Beliefs states.