Panera has filed 9 WARN notices across 9 states, affecting 876 workers. Filings are concentrated in West Chester, Jessup, and Franklin. Of these, 3 involved facility closures and 1 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jun 13, 2024 through Mar 27, 2026. Panera provided an average of 52 days notice before the effective date of these filings.
Type not specified for 56% of filings.
| Location | State | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | OH | Closure | 70 | 2026-05-20 | 2026-03-27 |
| Jessup | MD | Closure | 118 | 2026-05-20 | 2026-03-17 |
| Franklin | MA | 92 | 2026-03-25 | 2026-01-26 | |
| Fairfield | NJ | 201 | 2025-09-08 | 2025-09-08 | |
| St. Louis | MO | Closure | 72 | 2025-09-10 | 2025-07-10 |
| Orlando 8551 Parkline Boulevard |
FL | 114 | 2025-07-23 | 2025-05-15 | |
| Lenexa 14335 W. 100th Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66215 |
KS | 59 | 2025-03-21 | ||
| Not Provided 1400 S Hwy Dr, Suite 100, Fenton, Missouri |
GA | Layoff | 86 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-09-16 |
| Chandler 590 N. 54th Street, Chandler, Arizona 85226 |
AZ | 64 | 2024-06-13 |
Panera has an upcoming layoff effective May 20, 2026. If you are affected, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits until the effective date. Use this time to prepare: file for unemployment insurance so your claim is ready when your last day arrives, review your COBRA health coverage options, and visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers. Ask about Rapid Response services, which are specifically designed for WARN-affected workers.
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All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.
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