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Panera Bread is about to enter a whole new era, thanks to what it describes as the “biggest menu transformation” in its nearly 40-year history.
The bakery-cafe chain just announced that it will roll out a myriad of sweeping menu changes at restaurants nationwide on April 4.
The transformed menu will include brand-new items, new-and-improved versions of old favorites, and “enhanced portions,” according to a press release shared withEat This, Not That!
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“We are getting back to Panera at its best with these menu updates that are centered completely on our guests and what they love about us,” Alicia Mowder, Panera’s senior vice president of Product Strategy & Insights, said in a statement.
“We’ve listened to thousands of guests on our path to unveiling more than 20 new or enhanced menu items and are thrilled to bring these products to Panera bakery-cafes nationwide.”
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Brand-New Panera Menu Items
Nine total new menu itemsincluding sandwiches, hearty salads, and a new spin on the classic Mac & Cheesewill debut in early April:
Some new menu additions like the Tomato Basil BLT and Ranch Cobb Salad will have suggested prices under $10, increasing the number of lower-priced options at Panera.
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Revamped Panera Menu Items
On top of debuting brand-new items, Panera has also revamped 12 classic menu items with enhanced recipes “packed with even more delicious flavors that guests will love,” the release said.
The Bravo Club Sandwich, Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt, and Fuji Apple Chicken Salad are among the 12 recipes that have been improved.
Additionally, the chain also plans to include more chicken and steak on many of its salads and sandwiches.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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Customers will also see some existing options eliminated from the menu come April 3.
A Panera representative confirmed toEat This, Not That!that the chain plans to eliminate some menu categories, including its flatbread pizzas, so that it can refocus on its core offerings of soups, salad, sandwiches, and mac & cheese.
The impending retirement of some menu items doesn’t come as a complete surprise since Paneratested a smaller, streamlined menuat select locations over the summer of 2023.
Panera fans should stay tuned for more details on these upcoming menu changes since the chain plans to share additional updates throughout March.
Members of the chain’s MyPanera rewards program will also get “exclusive sneak peeks” ahead of the April launch, according to the release.
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“Panera’s New Era is incredibly exciting, not only for our guests, but also our associates, who will be able to renew their focus on our core menu and serve our guests more efficiently with enhanced portions and better value,” Debbie Roberts, Panera’s chief operating officer, said in a statement.
“We are eager to get back to our roots within these core categories and unveil these delicious new menu innovations, all while providing an exceptional guest experience.”
