Episode description
JAB Holding Company's purchase of Panera Bread is the latest example of market consolidation in US foodservice. In this podcast, Michael Schaefer, Global Lead - Food and Beverage, and Consumer Foodservice Analyst Stephen Dutton discuss how JAB might leverage Panera's meal-oriented menu offerings to complement its portfolio of brands and increase daypart coverage, and discuss JAB's growing influence in global foodservice and what the Panera transaction means for the future of fast casual.