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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.

Please Note: The operators of Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co., may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co. website.

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

How to contact Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co.

Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co.
6710 Clayton Rd.
Richmond Heights, MO
63117

Phone: (314)633-7100
Fax: (314)633-7200

Website: Visit Website

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
  • Listing Tags

    panera bread, panera, saint louis bread co., pnra, bread company, artisan bread, artisan baking, bakery, cafe, bakery-cafe, bread, bagels, pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups, quick casual, fast casual, operation doughnation

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    COMPANY INFORMATION
    Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co.

    Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Co.
    6710 Clayton Rd.
    Richmond Heights, MO
    63117

    Phone: (314)633-7100
    Fax: (314)633-7200

    Website: Visit Website

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