Panera Bread

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What to know about Panera Bread franchise? Panera Bread is a chain of franchised bakery-café quick service restaurants in the United States and Canada. Panera Bread's menu includes soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches, breakfast items, pastries, and baked goods. Many of Panera's products are made with organic and all-natural ingredients. The company has a commitment to providing healthy food options. Panera Bread offers catering services for events and gatherings. Customers can order online or through the Panera app. Delivery is also available in select markets. Panera Bread has a foundation that supports charitable causes related to hunger relief, childhood wellness, and military families. The company also offers a Panera Cares Community Café concept in some markets, which is a non-profit restaurant with a pay-what-you-can model. Panera Bread is based in St. Louis, MO. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Panera Bread franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Panera Bread franchise? Before starting a Panera Bread franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Panera Bread franchise is $1,117,000 and can go all the way up to $3,464,000. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Panera Bread business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Panera Bread franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Panera Bread business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Panera Bread franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.