Panera Bread looks to pizza to further increase sales:

The analyst day event included a showcase of management talent at key skill positions and the unveiling of the soon to be offered Crispani, a pizza-like product to be rolled-out this September.

After sampling the Crispani products, Oakes said they adhered to Panera’s “quality image” with an “upscale twist.” Management repeatedly emphasized that Crispani was part of an overall “evening strategy” geared to serve the Panera customer desiring to avoid the dinnertime delay at casual diners.

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