Panera Bread Jobs in Wisconsin

Company:
Panera Bread
Current Opportunities (2)
Company Website
Location(s):
2095 N. Calhoun Rd.
Brookfield,  WI
53005
Map Location
Phone:
(262) 786-4500
Industry:
Service Industry
Size:
500 or more

Company Overview

Panera Bread History
The Panera Bread legacy began in 1981 as Au Bon Pain Co., Inc. Founded by Louis Kane and Ron Shaich, the company prospered along the east coast of the United States and internationally throughout the 1980s and 1990s and became the dominant operator within the bakerycafe category. In 1993, Au Bon Pain Co., Inc. purchased Saint Louis Bread Company, a chain of 20 bakery-cafes located in the St. Louis area. The company then managed a comprehensive re- staging of Saint Louis Bread Co. Between 1993 and 1997 average unit volumes increased by 75%. Ultimately the concept's name was changed to Panera Bread.

By 1997, it was clear that Panera Bread had the potential to become one of the leading brands in the nation. In order for Panera Bread to reach its potential, it would require all of the company's financial and management resources. In May 1999, all of Au Bon Pain Co., Inc.'s business units were sold, with the exception of Panera Bread, and the company was renamed Panera Bread. Since those transactions were completed, the company's stock has grown thirteen-fold and over $1 billion in shareholder value has been created. Panera Bread has been recognized as one of Business Week's "100 Hot Growth Companies". Today, there are more than 773 Panera Bread bakery-cafes in 35 states delivering fresh, authentic artisan bread on a national scale.

Carlon Corporation History
Carlon Corporation is the franchisee for Panera Bread in Southeastern and Madison Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois. Carlon is a Partnership of John Golinvaux and John Walch. Beginning with their first bakery-café in Brookfield, Wisconsin in October 1998, Carlon Corporation has continued to open locations throughout the area with 20 current locations and at least 3 more opening in the next few years. In 2001 Carlon was recognized as the featured franchisee of Panera Bread highlighting their leadership throughout the organization.

John Golinvaux is a graduate of Marquette University where he was recently recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year by the College of Business. In addition to Panera Bread, he is a franchisee of Pizza Hut where he has served as president of the Pizza Hut franchise association and numerous other national boards. John Golinvaux is President of the corporation with primary responsibilities for finance and real estate functions.

John Walch is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. He was raised in the restaurant business in Milwaukee and has worked for several restaurant organizations throughout the Midwest prior to joining Panera Bread. John Walch is Vice President and Operating Partner with primary responsibility for the day to day operations of the company.