And we believe that good food, the food you can feel good about, can bring out the best in all of us. Food served in a warm, welcoming environment, by people who care. To us, that’s good eating and that’s why we’re here. Would you like to know more about our company, how we got started, and who we are? These pages offer an overview of Panera Bread, from a history of the company to biographies of our management team, to a listing of recent awards and recognition.