US bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread has reported an 8.9% rise in system-wide comparable sales for the four weeks to 9 August.

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Comparable bakery-cafe sales for the four-week period rose 9.1% at franchised outlets and 8.2% at company-owned outlets, amid a decline in popularity of low-carb diets.


Comparable bakery-cafe sales increases exclude closed locations and are based on sales for bakery-cafes that have been in operation for at least 18 months. System-wide sales include sales at all company-owned and franchise bakery-cafes.


Panera Bread operates bakery-cafes under the Panera Bread and Saint Louis Bread Co banners.

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