Panera Bread Announces Fiscal 2012 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date

ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwire - Jan 9, 2013) - Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) will report its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter results after the market close on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

The Company will discuss its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter results on a call that will also be broadcast on the Internet at 7:30 AM Central Time on Wednesday, February 6, 2013.

The conference call dial in number is (800) 818-6592 with a participant code 4565946 or you may access the call and view a copy of the release at the Panera Bread website at http://www.panerabread.com/investor. Access to the call will be archived for two weeks.

About Panera Bread Company

Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,625 bakery-cafes as of September 25, 2012 under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. Our bakery-cafes are principally located in suburban, strip mall, and regional mall locations. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by antibiotic-free chicken, whole grain bread, and select organic and all natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our 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 United States and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access. Our bakery-cafes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. Additional information is available on our website, http://www.panerabread.com.

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