"As of April 29, 2025, there were 2,223 cafes, company and franchise, in 48 states and Washington D.C., and in Ontario, Canada, operating under the Panera Bread or Saint Louis Bread Co. names.

Bakery chain Panera Bread will rely on a supplier to partially bake bread, using its recipe, that can then be finished in-store.

Panera is closing its fresh dough facilities and switching to frozen par-baked bread. Here’s how the change could impact ...

Panera Bread will open in Beaumont this fall on Dowlen Road. The freestanding bakery and cafe will be located in front of Lowe's on Dowlen, said Keith Isbell, franchise owner.

Freshly baked bread was part of Panera's brand identity for a long time, but now, those loaves, rolls, and bagels aren't as ...