Panera Bread

Food & Beverage
Overall: B · 50/100

As of May 2026, TruNorth grades Panera Bread an overall B (50/100) across nine values categories. CA Labor Commissioner cited this brand $196K for wage theft ($152K unpaid wages, 71 workers affected). (source: ca-dlse). 1 documented breach affecting 5,112,502 accounts (HIBP); latest breach 2026-01-07. (source: Have I Been Pwned).

Last updated May 2026 · TruNorth (trunorthapp.com)

Political donations

No public record found.

Environment

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Labor

CA Labor Commissioner cited this brand $196K for wage theft ($152K unpaid wages, 71 workers affected). Labor Commissioner cited a Bay Area Panera Bread franchise operator $196K for unpaid sick leave, denial of meal/rest breaks, and non-compliant paystubs.

Source: ca-dlse

DEI

EEO-1 workforce demographics on federal record (FY2018, DOL OFCCP FOIA release): 56,810 US employees — 58.9% women, 45.6% racial/ethnic minorities; management 49% women, 25.3% minorities.

Source: ofccp-eeo1

Charity

No public record found.

Animal testing

Open Wing Alliance: 100% cage-free across menu since 2020. [Cage-free fulfilled]

Source: farm-welfare

Firearms

No public record found.

Privacy

1 documented breach affecting 5,112,502 accounts (HIBP); latest breach 2026-01-07.

Source: Have I Been Pwned

Executive pay

No public record found.

Data sources

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