ST. LOUIS, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Panera Bread Company
(Nasdaq: PNRA) today announced that Ron Shaich, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, and Jeff Kip, Chief Financial Officer, will deliver a management
presentation at the Company's 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
at 10:30 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on May 22, 2008 at the Sheraton Clayton
Plaza Hotel, 7730 Bonhomme Avenue, Clayton, Missouri, 63105. During the
management presentation, Mr. Kip will report on the Company's financial
performance and outlook and Mr. Shaich will discuss operational aspects of the
Company's business and answer appropriate questions from the Company's
stockholders. The management presentation will be broadcast on the Internet
beginning at 10:40 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on Thursday, May 22, 2008.
To access the audio webcast of the management presentation and
accompanying slideshow, go to http://www.panerabread.com/investor. Access to
the webcast and slide presentation will be archived for one year.
About Panera Bread Company
Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,185 bakery-cafes under the
Panera Bread(R) and Saint Louis Bread Co.(R) names as of March 25, 2008. With
its identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, Panera Bread
is committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust.
Highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, select organic and
all-natural ingredients and a menu with zero grams added trans fat, Panera's
bakery-cafe selection offers flavorful, wholesome offerings. The menu includes
a wide variety of year-round favorites, complemented by new items introduced
seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices.
In neighborhoods across the country, guests are enjoying Panera's warm and
welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor,
and free internet access provided through a managed WiFi network. At the close
of each day, Panera Bread bakery-cafes donate bread and baked goods to
community organizations in need. Additional information is available on the
Company's website, http://www.panerabread.com. Panera also holds a
51% interest in Paradise Bakery & Cafe, Inc., owner and franchisor of
67 bakery-cafes as of March 25, 2008.
SOURCE Panera Bread Company
