Panera Moving Forward With Change to How It Makes Food

Panera Bread has been around since 1987, when it was first founded as St. Louis Bread Company. The fast-casual restaurant chain changed its name to Panera Bread in the 1990s, and today, Panera Bread restaurants across the country are popular spots to pick up a quick sandwich, salad or bowl of soup.

"We are Panera Bread, and and we believe that good food, food you can feel good about, can bring out the best in all of us," the restaurant states on their website. "Food served in a warm, welcoming environment, by people who care.