Update: 10:45am 5/17 – Panera Bread Open in Everett With Approx. 50 Employees

Well the P.R. Department at Panera Bread wasn’t forthcoming with a lot of details today but did say that the Panera Bread store at the corner of Everett Mall Way and 3rd Ave. SE will open Friday morning. I asked how many people were employed and why they chose Everett but got no response. One thing is obvious, more tasty food and more jobs are a good thing for Everett.

UPDATE 10:45am Fri 5/17/13:

Just received the following this morning from Stephanie Wren, Senior Regional Marketing Manager at Panera Bread…

Thank you for your voicemail the other day and I just received confirmation that we hired approximately 50 employees. We are very excited to be opening today in Everett. We selected the city of Everett as it truly is an all-American city with its beauty of the harbor, great fishing and a relaxing place to live.

Ms. Wren also sent along this…

Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,673 bakery cafes as of March 26, 2013 under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by antibiotic free chicken, whole grain bread, and select organic and all natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our menu includes a wide variety of year round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access. Our bakery-cafes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. Additional information is available on our website, http://www.panerabread.com.