Panera Bread is taking a cue from McDonald’s. Here’s what you can get with its first-ever $5 value menu

Photo: A Panera Bread Fuji Apple Salad. Photo credit: Panera. Article by Sarah Fielding. Fast Company – February 25, 2026.

It’s no secret that fast casual restaurants have struggled in recent years, with some companies turning to cheaper options as a way to lure customers back. The latest chain to do so is Panera Bread, which just announced its first-ever value menu. It includes 10 items that are each $4.99. […]

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