Panera Bread bakery in Mass. to close next month; nearly 100 jobs lost

Panera to close Franklin baking facility in March, eliminating 92 jobs - The Boston Globe

Panera has more than 2,200 locations across the United States, including 64 in Massachusetts,

Panera to close bakery facility in Franklin, lay off nearly 100 workers

The fast-casual chain says it will shift to “par-baked” goods from artisan bakeries to offer consistent quality throughout the day.

Panera Bread bakery in Mass. to close next month; nearly 100 jobs lost

The Panera Bread bakery in Franklin is set to close down in March and put the facility’s 92 employees out of a job, according to Boston Business Journal (BBJ).The closure is part of a “baked goods model changeup” at the fast-casual restaurant chain, BBJ reported. Panera Bread is in the process of shifting from using fresh dough bakeries to offering “parbaked” bread and other baked goods.

Panera Bread bakery in Franklin to close next month; nearly 100 jobs lost

The Panera Bread bakery in Franklin is set to close down in March and put the facility’s 92 employees out of a job, according to Boston Business Journal (BBJ).