The Rise Of Panera Bread

Panera founder Ron Shaich discusses his transition from a bakery-only business to the bread, pastry and sandwich shop that Americans have grown to love.

Jul 13, 2011

Panera founder Ron Shaich discusses his transition from a bakery-only business to the bread, pastry and sandwich shop that Americans have grown to love.

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