JAB Grows Share and Influence in US Foodservice with Panera Bread Purchase

JAB Holding Company’s purchase of Panera Bread is the latest example of market consolidation in US foodservice. Euromonitor discusses how JAB might leverage Panera’s meal-oriented menu offerings to complement its portfolio of brands and increase daypart coverage as well as JAB’s growing influence in global foodservice and what the Panera transaction means for the future of fast casual.