Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ (GS): PNRA)

6710 Clayton Rd.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117 (Map)
Phone: 314-633-7100
Fax: 314-633-7200
http://www.panerabread.com

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Overview

Panera Bread is ready for an epochal change in American eating habits. The company is a leader in the quick-casual restaurant business with more than 1,300 bakery-cafes in 40 states and Canada. Its locations, which operate mostly under the Panera and Saint Louis Bread Company banners, offer made-to-order sandwiches using a variety of artisan breads, including Asiago cheese bread, focaccia, and its classic sourdough bread. The chain's menu also features soups, salads, and gourmet coffees. In addition, Panera sells its bread, bagels, and pastries to go. More than 560 of its locations are company-operated, while the rest are run by franchisees.

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Company Type Public (NASDAQ (GS): PNRA)
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £897.0
1-Year Sales Growth 21.8%
2008 Net Income (mil.) £46.6
1-Year Net Income Growth 17.4%
2008 Employees 23,300
1-Year Employee Growth (0.4%)
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Chairman and CEO Ronald M. (Ron) Shaich
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EVP and Co-COO William W. (Bill) Moreton
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EVP and COO John M. Maguire
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