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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/panera-bread-is-taking-a-cue-from-mcdonalds-heres-what-you-can-get-with-its-first-ever-5-value-menu/
- Published: 2026-02-26T09:15:00-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at www.fastcompany.com