Running head: PANERA BREAD CASE ANALYSIS Panera Bread Case Analysis LaToya Melvin Davenport University BUSN 520 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 LITERATURE REVIEW Synopsis of the Situation 4 Key Issues 4 Define the Problem & the Opportunity 6 Alternative Solutions 6 Selected Solution 7 Implementation/Recommendations 7 CONCLUSIONS
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Question7: Based on the information in case Exhibit 3, which fast-casual and full-service restaurant chains appear to be Panera’s closest rivals? Competition “Third Place” segment * Panera has huge competitors such as, Einstein, Starbucks, Atlanta Bread Co and Panera’s Menus are quite similar. They all sell a similar combination of products. e.g: Menu of Einstein and Panera are quite similar. Both menus for breakfast include; bagels, scones, cinnamon twists, coffee cake, cookies, and muffins
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Morgan Johnson 1/11/16 Block 4 Green Classification Essay The Category Game As a miserable employee of the Panera Bread Restaurant/Café/Bakery, I confess that I have spent the most of my shifts during the past 2 years categorizing any and all customers I come in contact with. This childish game I play in my own head, and sometimes with my co-workers, can last anywhere from 4 to 10 hours. Every person that walks through Panera’s streaky glass doors on a mission to feed themselves the most overpriced
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BACKGROUND Panera Bread Company operates in the retail bakery-café segment of the restaurant industry in the services sector. Under the control of CEO Ronald Shaich, Panera Bread Company functions under the names of Panera Bread Company and St. Louis Bread Company. Originally, Panera operated primarily only on the east coast but has now opened up operations in 35 states. Panera’s stores are located mostly in suburban areas near malls and other shopping centers. Panera Bread offers an assortment
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Panera Bread Case Study Paper August 16, 2013 Introduction Panera Bread Company got its start in 1981 known as Au Bon Pain Co. Inc. Since that time it has gone through several changes until it eventually became the Panera Bread Company in 1999. They have forged forward through the recession and a weak economy to become a well-respected restaurant known for its quality food. This review will take you through the beginnings of Panera Bread to where they are now. It will also cover their main
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Creating a Business Gerri Lutz Professor Ashok BUS 10008616 July 25, 2010 When setting up a business there will be many challenges that you can encounter during this process. And why customers would pay a higher price for goods, and others less because of the quality
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In 1976, Au Bon Pain (“where good bread is”) Bakery was opened as a response to the request for a conceptional fast casual restaurant. Ronald Shaich and Louis Kane merged their business, Cookie Jar Bakery and Aub Bon Pain Bakery, together after a period of debt to create Au Bon Pain Co. Inc. In 1985, the two decided to add fresh made sandwiches to their menu after noticing that their customers were buying their fresh baked bread in order to capitalize on their profit. As of September 25, 2012
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offering a great casual dining experience. In addition, the culture plays a critical factor in the Panera family, meaning that employees share common values and beliefs. They are empowered by management which contributes to the team atmosphere. Such culture provides a competitive advantage for the company in terms of transferring satisfaction from the employee to the loyal customer. Panera Bread was established in 1981 by Ron Shaich and as of September 2011 was operating 1,504 company-owned and
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March 20, 2014 GBA 490-005 Written Case #2: Panera Bread Company Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………….Page 3 Recommendations and Justification……………………………………..Page 4-5 Appendix…………………………………………………………………..Page 5 External Analysis of Industry Exhibit 1: Economic Characteristics & Driving Forces…………….Page 5 Exhibit 2: PESTEL Analysis……………………………………… .Page 7 Exhibit 3: Five Forces Analysis…………………………………….Page 8 Exhibit 4: Key Success Factors……………………………………
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Q1. How has Panera Bread established a unique position in the restaurant industry? How has this unique position contributed to the firm’s success? Do you think Panera Bread will reach its goal of becoming a leading national brand in the restaurant industry? Why or why not? Panera Bread has established a unique position in the restaurant industry by developing itself with various approaches. First of all, Panera Bread has observed the consumer always wanted good food quality and speed services
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