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Panera unveils next-generation bakery-cafe

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

Panera Bread Co., the bakery-cafe chain with multiple Orlando locations, has announced plans for its next-generation bakery-cafe that will emphasize digital capabilities and drive-thru access.

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The new concept, officials said in a release, builds off the company’s innovation in technology and the delivery, drive-thru and pick-up channels.

However, dine-in customers are not being forgotten with the next-generation store featuring comfortable seating around a fireplace in a vibrant environment with new wayfinding and decor.

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Panera’s first redesigned cafe will open in November in St. Louis and feature these updates: a craft bakery experience, a dual-drive thru with a dedicated rapid pick-up lane and contactless ordering.

Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.

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