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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Apr 1, 2026

Panera Closes Dayton Baking Facility, Resulting in 70 Job Cuts

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
70
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 1, 2026
70 OF 40,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA.

Department affected: baking facility.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Panera has announced the closure of its baking facility located in the Dayton area, leading to the layoff of 70 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments to its operations. The layoffs are effective immediately as the facility ceases operations. This move is part of Panera's strategy to streamline its production processes and adapt to changing market conditions. The affected employees will be provided with support during this transition. The closure highlights the challenges faced by the company in maintaining its operational efficiency amidst evolving consumer demands.

Panera cut 70 jobs in OH affecting its baking facility team as of April 1, 2026.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 40,000 people Panera employs.

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 24, 2025LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026