Panera Layoff — May 2026
SOURCEOFFICIAL FILINGOhio Department of Job and Family Services· filed March 27, 2026View the filing ↗
What we know
Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA (Butler County).
Department affected: baking facility.
A WARN notice for this layoff is recorded on March 27, 2026.
Disclosed through an official WARN filing with the OH state workforce agency.
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 disclosed this layoff in an official WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice recorded by the OH state workforce agency on March 27, 2026. The notice covers 70 employees in West Chester, OH (Butler County), with the layoff effective May 20, 2026.
That is roughly 0.2% of the 40,000 people Panera employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 19 layoff events at Panera since July 2023, including 592 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 14 additional events known from news reporting.
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