Location: Franklin, MA.
Department affected: fresh dough facility.
Based on news reporting.
Panera Bread has announced the closure of its facility in Franklin, Massachusetts, resulting in the layoff of 92 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its operational strategy. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, but specific reasons for the closure were not detailed in the announcement. The affected employees will be notified as the company proceeds with the closure process.
Panera cut 92 jobs affecting its fresh dough facility team as of February 9, 2026.
That is roughly 0.2% of the 40,000 people Panera employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 21 layoff events at Panera since July 2023, affecting a combined 2,725 employees.
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