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Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. Franchise

Bread bakery

After more than 17 years in the retail industry, Ken Rosenthal changed gears and founded Saint Louis Bread Co. in 1987. His goal was to create a neighborhood bakery where people could pick up fresh-baked bread, meals and snacks.

In 1993, Rosenthal sold Saint Louis Bread to Au Bon Pain Co. Six years later, the company was renamed Panera Bread.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. franchise?

Total Investment: $942,200-$1,600,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

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Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. News

Panera Bread Franchise Coming To Richland
Panera Bread, an upscale cafe and restaurant, confirmed Friday that it will enter the Johnstown market this year. The new store will be at Richland Town Centre in Richland Township. Andrew Carlson, spokesman for St. Louis-based Panera Bread, said the store is scheduled to open by early fall. ... more

Panera Franchise Expanding To Cover Eastern North Carolina
Breadwinners at the Triangle, LLC., owned by Joe and Diane Bastian and operating partner Casey Bastian, announced today a new agreement with Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) to develop additional bakery-cafés in the coastal area. Breadwinners at the Triangle currently operates 13 Panera locations in cent... more

Panera Bread Reports Acquisition Of 32 Bakery-cafes From Franchisees In Illinois And Minnesota
Panera Bread Company (Nasdaq: PNRA) announced today that it has purchased 32 franchise-operated bakery-cafes and the area development rights for certain markets in Illinois and Minnesota for approximately $36.0 million in cash in the aggregate and the assumption of certain liabilities. Approxima... more

Panera Inks New Franchise Deal For California
Panera Bread Co. said Monday that it formed an agreement with a new, four-member franchise group to develop 12 bakery-cafes in northern Orange County in California. The new franchise group includes Dennis and Shane Hitzeman, Tom McDonald and David Babbush. Dennis Hitzeman and McDonald are curren... more

Panera Bread Franchise Finishes 2006 With Four Regional Awards
Joe and Diane Bastian, co-owners of Panera Bread, announced today that the company has been awarded four regional awards, reinforcing its commitment to excellent customer service and product innovation. The 13-store franchise group, Breadwinners at the Triangle, was honored as one of the area's... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. open? 1987
When did Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. start franchising? 1993

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	479	0	0	200
2003	389	0	0	146
2002	291	0	0	123
2001	212	0	0	100
2000	134	0	0	87

Expansion Plans

United States: West,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 60

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

Multi-unit & development experience

• Baked Goods Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $500K to $1 Million

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