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Panera Bread to Close Dough-Making Site, Impacting Workforce

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Dec 31, 2025

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Panera Bread is set to close another dough-making facility as part of its shift towards a new production model. This closure is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and improve efficiency. While specific details regarding the number of employees affected have not been disclosed, the company is making significant changes to its production processes. The exact timeline for these changes has not been provided, indicating that the situation is still developing. This move reflects Panera's ongoing efforts to adapt to market demands and optimize its supply chain.

LayoffTalk has tracked 20 layoff events at Panera since July 2023, including 522 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 16 additional events known from news reporting.

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PaneraPNRA
Consumer Discretionary · 40,000 employees
20
EVENTS TRACKED
522
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED DEC 30, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 6, 2026