Panera Bread
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactBakery-cafe chain with 2,100+ locations
6
locations tracked
Ownership Information
Panera Bread is owned by JAB Holding Company. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →
Timeline
1987
Panera Bread founded
2023CriticalQuality Decline
JAB-owned Panera criticized for declining food quality and "Charged Lemonade" deaths
Multiple wrongful death lawsuits filed after Panera's highly caffeinated "Charged Lemonade" contributed to customer deaths. Critics cite PE-driven menu changes prioritizing novelty over safety.
Panera's Charged Lemonade Linked to Multiple Deaths
Washington Post →Tracked Locations
AZ (1)
Phoenix
6101 Main St
Phoenix, AZ 85001
555-690-4198
CO (1)
Denver
8085 Main St
Denver, CO 80201
555-666-6493
FL (1)
Tampa
991 Main St
Tampa, FL 33601
555-110-7276
NC (1)
Charlotte
5988 Main St
Charlotte, NC 28201
555-695-3571
NY (1)
New York
8358 Main St
New York, NY 10001
555-104-4315
TX (1)
Houston
4843 Main St
Houston, TX 77001
555-783-7966