I was out of my element. When I mentioned I wanted to hit up Bread Co. They had no idea what I was talking about. So when I had to use the despicable phrase for the first time out loud, I shivered. I felt like I was cheating on the entire population of St.
We Show-Me-Staters are very loyal to our hometowns and traditions. So why does this simple name frustrate me so much? Why are there two names for a bakery with fabulous food? Well, it goes like this:. Louis Bread was founded in Kirkwood, Missouri. A few years later, Au Bon Pain Co. Moving on, as the company expanded outside of the St. During the recession in the late s, when most restaurant companies were slowing growth and neglecting the guest experience, we invested in a better guest experience.
The result: We built some of the most profitable cafes in our history, took market share from competitors and our stock price tripled. By the end of the decade, there were nearly 1, Panera bakery-cafes.
The themes we bet on — digital, clean food, loyalty and multiple channels of access to our products — are now redefining the restaurant industry and we are leading in each of these areas. Our MyPanera loyalty program is the largest in the industry, with 28 million members. And we are leading in omni-channel through our delivery, catering, Rapid PickUp and Panera at Home options. Our partnership with JAB will allow us to continue making the long-term decisions that lead to the industry-leading transformational work we have always excelled at and an ever brighter future for all of our stakeholders.
Join MyPanera. All rights reserved. Shortly afterwards, it was also announced that Panera Bread would acquire Au Bon Pain, reuniting the two 18 years after their separation. Which do you think is better — Au Bon Pain or Panera? Did you already know the Latin meaning of Panera? Let us know in the comments! Emma Roberts is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about learning, traveling, and language. Your email address will not be published. Emma Roberts.
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