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Panera announces “Panera RISE,” updating cafés, menus and guest experience with upgraded ingredients and modernized spaces

New beverage test launches: Frescas (caffeine-free) and Energy Refreshers, running in 65 locations through Jan. 6

Updates follow previous Charged Lemonade lawsuits; all cases have been settled and the drink has been discontinued

Panera Bread is stepping into its next era. The company announced a sweeping transformation effort, called “Panera RISE,” that outlines how the nearly 40-year-old brand plans to update its restaurants, menu and guest experience.

According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE published Tuesday, Nov. 18, the strategy centers on four pillars: refreshing the menu, igniting value, serving guests with excellence and expanding the b

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