Panera Bread Earns Three Awards from Cary Magazine

Released on: January 11, 2008, 8:38 am

Press Release Author: Cindy Stranad

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: Third Annual Maggy Awards Highlight Area's Best



Press Release Body:
DURHAM, N.C. (January 11, 2008)-Panera Bread, with 11 Triangle locations, has been
recognized as a winner of three 2008 Cary Magazine Maggy Awards, that highlight
popular and outstanding businesses in the western Wake County area. Panera was voted
the winner of the Best Creative Sandwich category, and received honorable mention in
the Best Bakery and Best Ladies' Lunch categories. Panera Bread is featured in the
January/February issue of Cary Magazine.

"We are honored to be recognized by Cary Magazine readers," says Casey Bastian, vice
president of operations for area Panera Bread locations. "These recognitions
reinforce our commitment to ensuring customer satisfaction."

This year marks the third year for the Maggy Awards. Panera Bread received honorable
mention in the Best Bagels and Best Bakery categories in 2006, and honorable mention
in the Best Bakery and Best Creative Sandwich categories in 2007. Results of the
contest were based on more than 2,300 online votes by Cary Magazine readers in
categories encompassing restaurants, sports, services, shopping and media.

About Panera Bread:
Panera Bread serves fresh baked, handcrafted artisan breads, sweet and savory baked
goods, hand-tossed salads, wholesome soups, and signature sandwiches in a distinctly
warm and welcoming environment. Panera Bread is committed to using great tasting,
quality ingredients in the food we offer and contributing to the neighborhoods in
which our customers and employees live and work through programs like Operation
Dough-Nation. Headquartered in Richmond Heights, MO, Panera Bread owns and
franchises 1,115 bakery-cafes under the Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co. names
as of September 25, 2007. For more information, visit panerabread.com

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Web Site: http://www.panerabatt.com

Contact Details: Cindy Stranad
2841 Plaza Place
Suite 105
Raleigh, N.C. 27612

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