About Panera Bread
Panera Bread is an artisan bread bakery at 3046 Columbia Ave, roughly 4.2 mi from downtown Franklin, heading southwest. Its listing also places it among bakery cafés.
Our Franklin directory counts 38 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 2,346 residents. Nearest alternative: Kailey Cakes at 1418 W Main St, 1.4 mi away.
We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Panera Bread yet, so calling ahead at (615) 599-1974 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.
Listed services include takeout and delivery. The brand runs 1,910 locations we track across the country.
Panera traces its roots to the St. Louis Bread Company, which opened in Kirkwood, Missouri, in 1987; Au Bon Pain acquired it in 1993 and developed it into the Panera Bread concept, and some St. Louis-area cafes still carry the original name. The fast-casual chain is known for its Broccoli Cheddar Soup in a sourdough bread bowl, toasted sandwiches, salads and bakery items like the Cinnamon Crunch Bagel.
