Panera Bread Company (PNRA) Chairman and CEO to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

Company Celebrates Anniversary and Upcoming Opening of 1,000th Bakery-Cafe


MEDIA ADVISORY, Oct. 4, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --



 What:
 Ron Shaich, Chairman and CEO of Panera Bread Company (PNRA) will
 preside over the opening bell to celebrate its 15-year listing
 anniversary and the opening of Panera Bread's 1,000th bakery-cafe.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When:
 Thursday October 5th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. EDT

 Contacts:
 Julie Somers
 Director of Media Relations
 314-633-7210
 julie.somers@panerabread.com

 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Stephanie Lowenthal; 646.441.5220

Feed Information:

The opening bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lowenthal at (646) 441-5220.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.

About Panera Bread Company (PNRA):

Panera Bread Company owns and franchises bakery-cafes under the Panera Bread(r) and Saint Louis Bread Co.(r) names. The Company is a leader in the specialty bread/cafe category due to its unique bread combined with a quick, casual dining experience. Additional information is available on the Company's website, www.panerabread.com.


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