When Panera Bread was first created, most fast food restaurants offered mostly hamburgers and fries, however CEO Schaich wanted to separate Panera from the rest and offered fresh sandwiches, artisan breads, along with soups and salads.
Panera has three different types of segments in their business model: fresh dough or product operations, bakery-café, and franchise operations.
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Panera offered something to customers that separated them among the rest, a comfortable, casual, fast food “oasis”. Their menu consisted of fresh food that was healthy. Employees are trained thoroughly in all areas of the restaurant. Healthcare benefits are available to employees who work 25 or more hours a week. Employees can purchase stock and