Out Of Bread: Panera Facility Shutdown Sparks Lenexa Layoff

Sadly, there's not much of a future in generic sammiches and/or bread bowls that are easily duplicated at home for 1/3rd the price. 

In the meantime . . . Here's more news regarding even more local layoffs . . .

The closure of the plant will leave 59 people unemployed.

“All affected employees have been notified in writing of the permanent facility closure and of the termination of their employment effective May 21, 2025,” the company said in the filing. “Panera is offering all affected employees a severance package as well as outplacement services.”

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Panera to close Lenexa facility in May; 59 employees affected

Panera Bread notified state and local leaders last week it plans to close its distribution facility in Lenexa by late May.