Ronald M. Shaich

About

Thirty years ago, Ron Shaich set out to change the world by changing the way America eats. By founding not one, but two, successful restaurant concepts (Au Bon Pain and Panera Bread), Shaich shook up the industry by offering an antithesis to fast food—handmade, artisan food served in warm and welcoming environments by people you can trust. Today, Panera Bread serves over eight million people each week, employs over 80,000 associates and is a leader in the restaurant space. The Company is ranked number five in the foodservice category on Fortune’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" list. Today, Shaich directs a range of innovation and strategic initiatives for Panera Bread as the Company’s Chairman and CEO. Having made his name as an entrepreneur who grew his business into a national chain of 1,800 bakery-cafes in 40 states and Canada, Shaich remains focused on building a company of quality over the long term. Shaich was awarded the 2011 MUFSO Pioneer Award for being one of the most sig

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Boston, US