We tested Panera against one of its biggest competitors - here's who emerges victorious
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Hollis Johnson
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This should scare cafe chains like Starbucks and Au Bon Pain, Panera's main competitor.
And while their offerings may not be as good as homemade, both Au Bon Pain and Panera serve all the epicurean comforts we often crave: steaming soups, mac and cheese, hot paninis, and more.
But a question arises: Whose food is the better lunch choice?
Panera Bread, with over 2,000 locations worldwide, and its rapidly expanding competitor Au Bon Pain, which has over 300 locations, serve very similar menus.
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We put Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain in an extensive head-to-head test to find out who serves the better lunch.
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