Quick service restaurant chain Panera Bread Company is launching a plan to clear $7 billion in sales by 2028 after a recent earnings slump.
According to data estimates from Technomic reported by Nation's Restaurant News, Panera Bread's sales fell 5.1 percent to $6.1 billion in 2024. The company fell to number three on the list of the nation's top fast-casual chains — just behind Chipotle and Panda Express — after enjoying the top spot for years, according to CNBC.