Is Paradise Bakery the same as Panera?

Louis-based Panera purchased a majority stake in Paradise, then based in Phoenix, in 2007, when it had more than 70 locations in 10 states, predominantly in the West and Southwest. Panera purchased the balance of Paradise in June 2009.

Who is the owner of Paradise Bakery?

Paradise Bakery & Café

What happened to Paradise Bakery?

Paradise Bakery & Cafe restaurants in Phoenix and Glendale are being transformed into Panera Bread Co. eateries and the switch over could happen at more locations.

Can I use a Paradise Bakery gift card at Panera?

Can I use a Panera Bread gift card at Paradise Bakery? I received one as a gift but I don’t live in a state that has Panera Bread. Hi Amy. Since Panera and Paradise operate as two separate entities, Panera Bread gift cards are not accepted at Paradise locations.

What was Panera called before?

Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm.

What sandwich company did Panera bread buyout?

On November 8, 2017, Panera announced that founder Ron Shaich was stepping down as CEO, and company president Blaine Hurst would take over. Shaich remained chairman. The company also announced the acquisition of Au Bon Pain. In January 2018, Panera divested Tatte Bakery & Café to Act III holdings, owned by Shaich.

What sandwich company did Panera Bread buyout?

What is the meaning of Panera?

bread basket
Part of the new name, Panera, is a word that has roots meaning “bread basket” in Latin.

Where can I use a Panera Bread gift card?

Gift cards can be used at any United States Panera Bread bakery-cafes. Gift cards with a PIN can also be used for online orders and the Panera App . Canadian gift cards can only be used at Canadian bakery-cafes.

What if my Panera Gift Card doesn’t have a PIN?

If your gift card does not have a PIN, please visit your local bakery-cafe and an associate will be happy to check the balance at the register. For Canadian Gift Cards, check your balance at any Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe in Canada. How can I check the balance on my Panera Bread Gift Card?

What does Panera mean in English?

British English: bread bin /brɛd bɪn/ NOUN. A bread bin is a wooden, metal, or plastic container for storing bread. American English: breadbox /ˈbrɛdbɒks/

Why is Panera called St. Louis Bread Company?

In 1997, Au Bon Pain changed the company name to Panera, from a word that has roots in the Latin word for “breadbasket”. At the same time, the St. Louis Bread Company renovated its 20 bakery-cafés in the St. Louis area.

What is Paradise Bakery&Cafe®?

Paradise Bakery & Cafe®. In our bakery cafe, we offer freshly prepared baked goods made from scratch every morning from the finest ingredients available. We offer a variety of light meals including soups, salads and sandwiches.

What type of meals do we offer at Paradise?

We offer a variety of light meals including soups, salads and sandwiches. Our people are extremely proud of the reputation Paradise has earned for providing exceptional service and producing the finest quality products.

What do we offer in our bakery cafe?

In our bakery cafe, we offer freshly prepared baked goods made from scratch every morning from the finest ingredients available. We offer a variety of light meals including soups, salads and sandwiches.

Why choose Paradise?

Our people are extremely proud of the reputation Paradise has earned for providing exceptional service and producing the finest quality products. Since 1976, the Company founders have been building a business, but more importantly, living and communicating a way of life that has become the soul and culture of Paradise.