Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. Panera, one of many fast-casual restaurants contending with a challenging landscape, announced its transformation strategy on Tuesday, dubbed “Panera RISE,” which is focused on refreshing the menu, boosting its value proposition and customer experience … Read more
Fall is officially here, and Panera Bread is celebrating by tapping two stars from one of the season’s coziest comfort shows to reveal their seasonal menu of comfort foods. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 24, the bakery company’s fall lineup will be available nationwide — including the return of the Black Bean Soup after a seven-year hiatus. … Read more
Fast food is one of those things we can’t live without, but from the viral rumors of McDonald’s alleged “pink slime” meat to the famous “yoga mat chemical” accusation that dogged Subway bread seemingly forever, but we sure love to beat up on our faves, too. A product of the convenience food-loving 20th century and … Read more
Empty cups and empty hearts. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, one of the latest casualties from the brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme prices. A recent customer in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org that their local location began charging patrons for drink re-ups, something once a given for free … Read more
Here’s your reminder that Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12. If you’re looking for a way to make mom’s day a little sweeter — or if you need something last minute — there are plenty of fast food chains offering deals for the occasion. Call your mom and get her something yummy. Auntie Anne’s … Read more
Dietitians — they’re just like us! Well, at least in one way — they often find themselves in a hurry, with no time to make the so-called most important meal of the day a special, healthful, cooked-at-home one. And so, we’re all eating breakfast on the fly, at least from time to time — but because it sets … Read more
A mom recorded a drive-thru worker refusing to take her order due to her screaming child in the back seat, and let’s just say… she didn’t get the online support that she’d hoped for. The mom filmed the entire interaction, which occurred at the US-based cafe chain Panera Bread, as she tried to place an order from her car. … Read more
Pinkies out and bad breath exhaled, let us celebrate the bean of inspiration, the stimulant of the masses and the lubricant of capitalism, that gut-stirring, muddy water gasoline, holding the future in its grounds and leaving expedited bowel movements in its wake, the patron cup of early mornings and all-night diners … coffee. Pour it … Read more
Have you had your break today? In America, we like things cheap, quick and easy and nowhere are those preferences more pronounced than the arena of fast food. As Adam Chandler, author of “Drive-Thru Dreams,” attests, “The food is terrible, and it’s delicious, and it’s completely ridiculous and we love it.” In 1921, Capitalizing Capricorn … Read more