Panera Layoffs & WARN Notices — 1,496 Workers Affected
All WARN Act mass layoff and plant closure notices filed by Panera.
Data updated
14
Total Notices
1,188
Workers Affected
14
States
2024
First Filing
2026
Latest Filing
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Workers affected by industry sector
Layoff Types
Workers affected by notice type
Panera WARN Act Filings
| Company | Location | Employees | Notice Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera | West Chester, OH | 70 | Closure | |
| Panera | Dorsey Run Jessup, MD | 118 | Closure | |
| Panera | Elk Grove Village, IL | 119 | Closure | |
| Panera, LLC DBA Panera | Franklin, MA | 92 | ||
| Panera, LLC Fresh Dough Facility | Romulus, MI | 66 | Closure | |
| Panera | St. Louis, MO | 72 | Closure | |
| Panera | Fairfield, NJ | 201 | ||
| Panera | Orlando, FL | 114 | ||
| Panera, LLC Fresh Dough Facility | Romulus, MI | 66 | Closure | |
| Panera | Greensboro, NC | 80 | Layoff | |
| Panera | Lenexa, KS | — | Layoff | |
| Panera | Ontario, CA | 77 | Closure | |
| Panera | Stockton, CA | 55 | Closure | |
| Panera | Ontario, CA | 77 | Closure | |
| Panera | Ontario, CA | 55 | Closure | |
| Panera | Atlanta, GA | 86 | ||
| Panera | Chandler, AZ | 64 | ||
| Panera, LLC Fresh Dough Facility | Houston, TX | 84 |
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Panera Layoff FAQ
Is Panera laying off in 2026?
Yes. Panera has filed 4 WARN Act notices in 2026 affecting 399 workers. See the filings table above for locations and dates.
How many layoffs has Panera had?
Panera has filed 18 WARN Act notices affecting a total of 1,496 workers across 14 states.
When was Panera's most recent layoff?
Panera's most recent WARN Act filing was on 2026-03-27.
What states has Panera laid off workers in?
Panera has filed WARN Act notices in: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas.
What is the WARN Act?
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal law that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 calendar days' advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs.
How do I get notified about Panera layoffs?
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