Panerahas a loyal customer base, and 2023 gave those dedicated customers a lot of exciting developments.
Streamlined operations
Although there weren’t as manywidespread cuts to the menuas fans feared (whew!
Thankfully, fan favorites are still available at most locations.
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The Value Duet pairings combine a half-portion sandwich or salad along with a cup of soup.
This year we saw the deli ham sandwich and homestyle chicken noodle soup as a stellar combo.
Another top-notch pairing is the Napa almond chicken sandwich with chicken and wild rice soup.
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Fans appreciated the classic grilled cheese and creamy tomato soup combo.
Crunch Time
True fans of Panera know it’s smart to use the app for ordering.
If you love ordering your favorites quickly and easily, then this update is a game-changer.
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Ham is back!
The chain also added a new deli ham sandwich.
The chain expanded into more cities withsmaller storefrontswith a test run in NYC.
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It also experimented with elevated urban design to go along with the leaner locations.
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