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Tag Archives: Panera

Earl Ellis named Panera Bread’s CFO

Earl Ellis, Panera Bread's new CFO, and Panera logo on background

Ellis has held senior finance leadership roles at multiple well-known companies, including The Campbell’s Co. (formerly Campbell Soup Co.), Kraft Foods and Coca-Cola.

Posted byMaddie LambertOctober 21, 2025October 20, 2025Posted inBakeriesTags: c-suite, campbell's co, CFO, coca-cola, earl ellis, executive leadership team, kraft foods, leadership, Panera, panera bread, Paul Carbone

Einstein Bros. Bagels brings Oktoberfest to breakfast

Einstein Bros. Bagels Oktoberfest

The bakery chain introduced two new pretzel-based products and a Beer Cheese Schmear to celebrate the season.

Posted byLily CotaAugust 26, 2025August 26, 2025Posted inBakeries, News/FeaturesTags: bagel, bagels, Einstein Bros., einstein bros. bagels, fall, limited edition, limited time, LTO, oktoberfest, Panera, Panera Brands, seasonal

Nikka Copeland to spearhead Panera’s growth execution

Nikka Copeland headshot with Panera logo on pastry background

Copeland will oversee the execution of Panera’s three-year growth plan in the newly created Office of Transformation and Strategy.

Posted byMaddie LambertJune 27, 2025June 27, 2025Posted inBakeriesTags: bakery, baking, expansion, growth strategy, Nikka Copeland, Panera, panera bread, Paul Carbone, retail baking, SVP

Panera updates board of directors, names chair

Panera Brands appointed seven people to its board of directors, including José Cil, who will serve as board chair.

The company appointed José Cil to serve as board chair and named six new board members.

Posted byLily CotaMay 20, 2025May 19, 2025Posted inUncategorizedTags: board, board chair, board of directors, Panera, panera board, Panera Brands, panera bread

Panera Bread makes key appointments

Panera Bread makes key appointments

The new hires will lead the marketing and culinary segments to position the brand for long-term growth.

Posted byLily CotaJanuary 15, 2025January 14, 2025Posted inBusiness, News/FeaturesTags: appointment, appointments, hires, new hire, Panera, Panera Brands, panera bread

Panera Brands names Paul Carbone interim CEO

Panera Brands names Paul Carbone interim CEO

Carbone will provide leadership as the board considers candidates for the role of CEO.

Posted byLily CotaJanuary 10, 2025January 9, 2025Posted inBusiness, News/FeaturesTags: appointment, ceo, interim ceo, Panera, Panera Brands, panera bread, people, people news

Panera expands bakery offerings, leans into ‘swicy’ trend

Green tray of Panera Cherry Pastry and Almond Pastry being drizzled with icing

The brand continues its menu revamp through the addition of these five baked goods.

Posted byAnnie HollonAugust 23, 2024Posted inBakeries, ProductsTags: baked goods, new products, Panera, panera bread, pastries, pastry, swicy

Panera adds carb-inspired merch to its rewards program

The Panera Shop, filled with an array of merchandise ranging from bread-themed onesies to mac and cheese-inspired sweatsuits, serves as part of the week-long Panera Faves promotion for MyPanera members and app users from May 1-7.

Posted byEvan BailMay 2, 2023May 3, 2023Posted inBakeriesTags: bread, fast-casual, Merchandise, PaneraLeave a comment on Panera adds carb-inspired merch to its rewards program

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