Location: Franklin, TN.
Department affected: bakery facility.
Based on news reporting.
Panera has announced the closure of its bakery facility located in Franklin, Tennessee, which will result in nearly 100 employees being laid off. This decision comes as part of the company's restructuring efforts, although specific reasons for the closure were not detailed in the announcement. The layoffs are expected to impact the bakery operations significantly, and the company has not provided a timeline for when the layoffs will take effect. This move reflects broader challenges within the company as it navigates its operational strategies in a competitive market.
Panera cut 100 jobs affecting its bakery facility team as of April 26, 2026.
That is roughly 0.3% 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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