Panera Bread Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its bakery-café style offerings, including sandwiches, soups, salads, and freshly baked goods. The company generates revenue through in-store sales, catering services, and a growing digital presence with online ordering and delivery options. Founded in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, it rebranded to Panera Bread in 1997 and has since expanded significantly, becoming a leader in the fast-casual dining sector. Notably, Panera was one of the first chains to display calorie information on menus and has committed to clean ingredients, removing artificial additives from its food.