The CEO appointment of Paul Carbone to Panera Brands focuses on vital actions for industry success in fast casual operations through franchise developments and guest satisfaction achievements.

The parent company of Panera Bread, Einstein Bros. Brands and Caribou Coffee has established Paul Carbone as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) since his immediate appointment. On January 2025 Paul Carbone received the CFO title before becoming the permanent CEO of Panera Brands Inc.

Carbone has demonstrated profound experience within the restaurant and consumer goods sectors through his work as CFO at Dunkin’ Brands during which time he contributed to a double increase in market capitalization after the IPO. Under his Panera leadership Carbone introduced three essential improvements which refurbished menus while making food more valuable and upgraded customer service quality.

Board Chair Patrick Grismer of Panera Brands endorsed Paul Carbone for the CXO role because of his strategic leadership abilities which will drive Panera Brands forward into its upcoming growth period.

Carbone declared his objective to fortify Panera Brands as an industry leader in the fast-casual sector. We are taking the correct direction for becoming industry leaders once more according to his outlook. Team excellence together with guest satisfaction and franchise profitability will lead the company toward sustained long-term success.

Panera Brands strengthens its leadership structure by appointing Carbone to apply his CXO expertise for directing company transformation and expansion strategies.