Summary
Panera Bread launched a new menu item called Salad Stuffers, which are salads served inside an Italian Stuffer Roll. This comes as part of Panera's broader changes, which include closing some facilities and altering dough production methods.
Key Facts
- Panera Bread introduced a new menu item nationwide called Salad Stuffers.
- These consist of salads placed inside a special Italian Stuffer Roll.
- Customers can turn any salad into a Stuffer, including popular choices like the Green Goddess Cobb Salad.
- There are two new chef-created Salad Stuffers: Steakhouse Salad Stuffer and Santa Fe Salad Stuffer.
- Salad Stuffers are available for eat-in, takeout, drive-thru, and delivery.
- Panera is changing its business strategy by closing some dough facilities and shifting to a par-baked model from third-party bakeries.
- The company is making changes to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Panera recently launched a value menu with affordable combination options for budget-conscious customers.
