Panera considers its legacy to have begun in 1981 with the original Au Bon Pain Co., co-founded by current Panera CEO Ron Shaich. In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co. purchased the St. Louis Bread Company, which was founded by Ken Rosenthal. At the same time, the St. Louis Bread Company was renovating its 20 bakery-cafés in the St. Louis area. Panera Bread originated in St. Louis, Missouri. In fact, the company is called St. Louis Bread Company in the city to this day. Everywhere else though, it is known as Panera Bread.
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