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Panera Introduces “Mix & Match” $4.99 Menu

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“The Panera Mix & Match Menu is Panera at its best: delicious menu offerings made from thoughtfully sourced, quality ingredients like Fuji apples, spicy soppressata or focaccia bread – now brought together on a value menu designed to offer a deal that’s actually a meal,” said Mark Shambura, Chief Marketing Officer, Panera Bread. “With the Mix & Match Menu, Panera is introducing the first value menu of its kind – one that doesn’t require compromise and makes it easy for guests to combine quality, craveable selections into a meal that truly satisfies at a great value.”

The new Mix & Match Menu offers half/cup portions of 10 guest favorites, including soups, salads and sandwiches, and a rotating seasonal item throughout the year. Guests can choose from two to all ten options, and each order comes with one free choice of baguette, chips or apple as a side. Panera favorites available on the Mix & Match Menu are:

  • Half Sandwiches: Toasted Italiano, Toasted Caprese Focaccia, Bacon Turkey Bravo®, Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
  • Half Salads: Fuji Apple Chicken, Ranch Parm BLT, Caesar
  • Cups of Soup: Creamy Tomato, Homestyle Chicken Noodle, Bistro French Onion

While the launch of the 10-item Mix & Match value menu is an all-new offering, the popular Panera You Pick Two® will remain an unparalleled option for guests to choose from the entire Panera menu at standard pricing. To learn more about the new Mix & Match Menu and place your order today, or to sign up for MyPanera®, download the Panera app or visit PaneraBread.com.

 

Panera’s Ciabatta Dippers are Back!

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Panera Bread announces the return of fan-favorite Ciabatta Dippers to the menu. Available starting today at participating cafes nationwide, guests can enjoy the beloved French Dipper alongside the brand-new Chicken Pesto Dipper, both crafted on Panera’s rustic, crisp ciabatta bread. Inspired by the satisfying combination of sandwiches and soups that Panera guests already love, both are served with the perfect portion of soup for dipping.

FAN-FAVORITE FRENCH CIABATTA DIPPER RETURNS SEPTEMBER 10, JOINED BY ALL-NEW CHICKEN PESTO CIABATTA DIPPER

Panera’s Ciabatta Dippers are available in two delectable, dippable duos for a limited time:

  • French Dipper – A returning favorite sandwich dipping pair featuring tender, marinated steak, melty provolone and asiago cheese, and garlic aioli drizzle on Panera’s iconic Ciabatta paired with a dipping portion of Bistro French Onion Soup.
  • NEW! Chicken Pesto Dipper – A new combination of grilled chicken, melty provolone and parmesan cheese, and basil pesto spread on Ciabatta paired with a dipping portion of Creamy Tomato Soup.

“Dipping sandwiches into soup is one of our guests’ favorite rituals and we love seeing it coming to life in our cafes every day,” said Mark Shambura, Chief Marketing Officer, Panera Bread. “That’s why we created Ciabatta Dippers – they make dipping easier, more delicious and more enjoyable. The French Dipper was a fan favorite when first launched last year, and now our new Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Dipper give guests another crave-worthy reason to ditch the spoon and embrace the dip.”

Panera Introduces New Soups For Fall

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With the start of fall just four days away  – soup season is right around the corner. Panera, known for its iconic soups including favorites like Broccoli Cheddar and Creamy Tomato, is looking to make this soup season the coziest yet with a delicious lineup of three new and returning favorites. Starting today, guests can savor the comforting flavors of Autumn Squash Soup, a beloved seasonal staple, alongside two new warm and flavorful additions, Hearty Fireside Chili and Rustic Baked Potato Soup.

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New Fall Flavors

  • Hearty Fireside Chili – This hearty chili is packed with a rich and savory blend beef, kidney beans, fire roasted tomatoes and green chili peppers, simmered in a broth flavored with a blend of chilis, and cilantro.
  • Rustic Baked Potato Soup – Creamy, cheesy and satisfying, this soup features the classic flavors of a baked potato. Homestyle cuts of potatoes with bacon, chives and seasoning are simmered in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce and topped with melty asiago cheese.
  • Plus, returning Autumn Squash Soup – A seasonal favorite, this soup features a rich blend of butternut squash and pumpkin simmered in vegetable broth with honey, apple juice, cinnamon, and a hint of curry—finished with sweet cream and topped with roasted, salted pumpkin seeds.

In addition to the new fall lineup, Panera, an authority in all things soup, offers a portfolio of comforting and classic soups sure to warm guests up this season. Classics like Broccoli Cheddar, Creamy Tomato, Homestyle Chicken Noodle, Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice and Bistro French Onion offer a range of flavor profiles perfect on their own or paired with a salad or sandwich.

New Kids Menu Offers Great Value
As the school year begins, Panera is also excited to announce a new and updated kid’s menu, now offering double portions on select items, bringing more value for families and delicious options thoughtfully crafted for its youngest fans. Menu options include:

  • Double the portion kid’s sandwiches, including:
    • Whole Sized Grilled Cheese – sliced American cheese grilled on thick-sliced Classic White Miche.
    • NEW Kids Turkey & Cheese Sandwich – Oven-roasted turkey breast and American cheese on thick-sliced Classic White Miche.
    • NEW Kids Ham & Cheese Sandwich – Black Forest ham and American cheese on our thick-sliced Classic White Miche.
    • Craveable Panera favorites including Mac & Cheese and Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
  • As with every Panera meal, kids will have the choice of a side between apple, French baguette or chips. Plus, at participating locations, add and enjoy a beverage for only $0.89 (price varies by location).*

Want another great reason to visit Panera? The brand is currently offering its most valuable Unlimited Sip Club deal yet. New monthly subscribers who sign up through October 31 will get 3 FREE MONTHS of endless refreshing drinks!

Panera’s New Panera Breakfast Items

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Panera BreadFrom savory to sweet, Panera Bread is bringing the “Cinna-mmm”  as it continues its menu transformation with a suite of new and limited-edition breakfast items sure to wake up any morning meal.

Now available at bakery-cafes nationwide, the new breakfast responds to guest preferences, bringing more bacon, new proteins and offering creative spins on popular bakery items.

“We’re thrilled to introduce exciting new breakfast items to our bakery-cafes nationwide as part of our ongoing menu transformation,” Alicia Mowder, Panera’s senior vice president of product strategy and insights, said in a statement. “These delicious offerings will feature sweet, savory and protein-packed options to kickstart your day, including options that feature our signature cinnamon rolls – a customer favorite that are baked for guests in our cafes. This is just the beginning of our commitment to providing an even more delightful breakfast experience for our guests.”

New Breakfast Sandwiches Deliver Crave-Worthy Flavor
Panera Bread’s commitment to delicious and satisfying breakfast options continues with the introduction of new breakfast sandwiches.

  • Bacon Double Take: We heard our guests wanted more bacon, and this sandwich delivers! This sandwich boasts double the bacon of a traditional Panera breakfast sandwich, along with two types of cheese for an extra layer of flavor. it’s also pretty affordable being priced at $7.69.
  • Steak & Wake: This limited time, premium offering features marinated, thin-sliced steak served on Panera’s artisan Ciabatta bread. Be sure to try this limited-time option before it’s gone!
  • Rounding out the new breakfast offerings is the Ham Egg & Cheese, providing a new protein option for those who enjoy a more classic breakfast sandwich experience.

Savory and Sweet Collide with All-New CinnaScrambles
Panera Bread is shaking up the breakfast menu with the introduction of CinnaScrambles. This innovative offering combines classic breakfast sandwich ingredients with the chain’s beloved warmed cinnamon roll for a unique and delicious sweet and savory experience. Available starting at $5.39*, CinnaScrambles come in two varieties:

  • Sausage CinnaScramble: Featuring savory sausage, scrambled egg, and melty American cheese, all nestled on a warm cinnamon roll and finished with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. This option can be customized with bacon for those who prefer a different twist.
  • CinnaScramble: For those who crave a sweeter start to their day, this CinnaScramble features fluffy scrambled eggs and melty American cheese on a warm cinnamon roll, finished with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Summer Just Got Even Sweeter with Limited Time CinnaTops
The menu Cinn-ovation doesn’t stop there – The brand has taken also its iconic cinnamon roll to the next level with the introduction of CinnaTops. These abundant, over-the-top treats feature a delicious cinnamon roll base topped with icing and your choice of an iconic Panera bakery item – there’s a variety for every sweet tooth including Candy Cookie, Choco Chipper Cookie, or Fudgy Brownie.

Starting at $4.79*, CinnaTops are a limited-edition summer treat, so don’t miss out! Guests will love this rich and flavorful new way to experience some of Panera’s most popular bakery items.

“We’re thrilled to introduce exciting new breakfast items to our bakery-cafes nationwide as part of our ongoing menu transformation,” said Alicia Mowder, SVP of Product Strategy & Insights, Panera Bread, “These delicious offerings will feature sweet, savory and protein-packed options to kickstart your day, including options that feature our signature cinnamon rolls – a customer favorite that are baked for guests in our cafes. This is just the beginning of our commitment to providing an even more delightful breakfast experience for our guests.”

 

Panera Fall Faves Fests Starts Oct 1st

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Panera Bread today is kicking off MyPanera Week “Fall Faves Fest” with offers deals from October 1 through October 7, 2023 celebrating members with surprises, offers, and fun daily deals on fall faves all week long.

Taking place now through October 7, MyPanera Week celebrates MyPanera loyalty members with exclusive Panera perks and offers for MyPanera members throughout the week, including:

The week continues with:

  • 10/2: $2 Off Mac & Cheese (in app only)
  • 10/2 – 11/2: 20% off Panera Catering orders of $200 or more
  • 10/3: Enjoy Panera at home with discounts on Panera Grocery products (includes $2.50 off mac or soups, $1 off salad dressings and $1 off coffee products)
  • 10/4: Buy One, Get One 50% off Sandwiches (in app only)
  • 10/6: Buy One, Get One 50% off Soups (in app only)
  • 10/7: Launch of Panera x Dr Pepper Bready.Set.Score Challenge. MyPanera members can play a football themed field goal game for a chance to win one of 500K instant discounts and entries for a chance to win one of three grand prizes of a VIP college football game experience

Weeklong Deals from 10/1-10/7:

  • $0 Delivery Fees on orders of $10 or more
  • 20% off Panera online Gift Cards
  • Double MyPanera visit credits with purchases of $10 or more
  • 20% off Panera Shop Merch

Panera Expands Duets Menu with $6.99–$8.99 Options

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Panera is expanding on its Value Duets pairings this year, with a focus on providing guests with delicious quality, value and variety. These flavor-packed combinations of Panera favorites are set pairings that are priced between $6.99 and $8.99 when ordered from the Value Duet menu.

Featuring some of Panera’s most popular menu items, there are a variety of different flavor-packed set pairings to choose from, whether you’re a soup lover, salad enthusiast, or sandwich connoisseur. The Value Duet pairings combines a half portion sandwich or salad along with a cup of soup—options may include:

  • New Deli Ham Sandwich & Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Napa Almond Chicken Sandwich & Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
  • Classic Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Tuna Sandwich & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Caesar Salad & Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Greek Salad & Creamy Tomato Soup

Panera Bakes Cookes of Hope

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974ebf2e601d04dbef4df132ed1dca44Make a difference in the life of a child with Autism near you.

In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, Panera Bread is hosting its annual “Pieces of Hope for Autism” campaign.
 Stop by one of the 11 Panera Bread locations  the week of April 13-19 and purchase a specialty puzzle-piece shortbread cookie. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the puzzle-piece shortbread cookies will be donated to Dayton Children’s Hospital!
“The growing number of children who are being born with autism in the United States today gave us cause to take action. Since April is National Autism Awareness Month, it seemed an appropriate time to focus on autism and raise funds in support of research,” said Ashley Bates, marketing coordinator for Panera Bread.

Panera is taking pre-orders now for their specialty puzzle piece shortbread cookies.

Visit http://www.covelli.com/autismdayton/ to pre-order your cookies!  Cookies run $1.99 each.