2024 was a big year of change for Panera Bread. And those changes have continued into 2025 with the announcement earlier this month that CEO Jose Alberto Dueñas is stepping down. One big question mark is whether the chain will continue on its path to go public again. Expect to hear a lot more about what’s happening at Panera this year.
P.F. Chang’s has big plans for its fast-casual spinoff, Pagoda Asian Grill. The chain is currently testing the bowls and wraps concept in four locations, and says results have been very strong.
Dutch Bros wants more sales, in the morning. The drive-thru beverage chain generates sales throughout the day, a balance that is unusual for beverage concepts. CEO Christine Barone told analysts at the ICR Conference that the company has some potential to generate customer frequency in the morning
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