Panera Bread News and Activities

Panera Bread is owned by JAB Holding. JAB Holding has a direct presence in 8 countries.

JAB Holding has 28 subsidiaries including Au Bon Pain Corporation, Bagel Brands and Bruno Banani.

They are in:

• Restaurants38%
• Beverages17%
• Other45%

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Most searched biographies at Panera Bread

• Paul Carbone, Chief Executive Officer
• José Tomás, Director
• Dave Deno, Director

Popular executive movements at Panera Bread

• Jonathan Braatvedt has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Operations Strategy and Innovation  (posted on April 22 2026).
• Megan Mikolaichik, Interim Chief Financial Officer, has left the company  (posted on October 21 2025).
• Earl Ellis has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer  (posted on October 21 2025).

Popular executive movements at JAB Holding

• David Serre has joined the company as Managing Directors and Co-Head of Business Development & Portfolio Management  (posted on June 11 2026).
• Emiliano Román has joined the company as Managing Director, Co-Head of Business Development and Portfolio Management  (posted on June 11 2026).
• José Cil has joined the company as Senior Partner and Global Head of Consumer  (posted on November 3 2025).

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JAB Holding has 628 competitors including Chick-fil-A (United States (USA)), Starbucks (United States (USA)) and Sodexo (France).

Popular M&A news in Restaurants

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• inKind has just announced a $450 Million fundraising (posted on February 20 2026).

Popular contacts in Restaurants

• Chris Kempczinski - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at McDonald's
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Press releases by Panera Bread

• Panera Upgrades its Menu with New Market Bowls, Premium Salads, Frozen java Beverages and More
• Panera and Jake Shane Launch the “Pass That Panera” Mix & Match Meal
• Panera Bread Publishes Updated Animal Welfare Beliefs Statement
• Panera Bread Launches Latest Innovation, All-new Salad Stuffers
• Panera Bread Launches New Energy Refreshers and Frescas
• Panera Bread's First Value Menu Lets Guests "Mix & Match" a Meal of up to Ten Panera Favorites for just $4.99 Each
• Asiago Bagel Stacks Are Back for $7.99 at Panera Bread
• Panera Bread Unveils “Panera RISE” Transformation Strategy to Reclaim Industry Leadership and Drive Growth
• Panera Brings the Cozy This Holiday Season With New Sips, Sweet Treats and a $1 Soup Deal
• Panera Bread Names Earl Ellis Chief Financial Officer
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