Panera Bread
PE-Owned1 Documented ImpactBakery-cafe chain with 2,100+ locations
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
Panera Bread founded
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 →Community Reviews
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CO (1)
Denver
7032 Main St
Denver, CO 80201
555-804-5456
GA (2)
Atlanta
1266 Main St
Atlanta, GA 30301
555-402-4999
Atlanta
3348 Main St
Atlanta, GA 30301
555-958-7310
MN (1)
Minneapolis
7942 Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
555-826-1419
NY (2)
New York
5989 Main St
New York, NY 10001
555-955-7471
New York
1085 Main St
New York, NY 10001
555-702-2624
TX (1)
Dallas
6974 Main St
Dallas, TX 75201
555-455-2231
WA (2)
Seattle
9678 Main St
Seattle, WA 98101
555-729-6790
Seattle
8637 Main St
Seattle, WA 98101
555-547-8282