Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Panera, LLC (“Panera”) regarding its recent data breach. The Panera data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PANERA, LLC:
Panera is a fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, Panera began as a single community bakery.1 Today, Panera has expanded to a full restaurant menu. While sourdough is still a focal point, Panera now has their bakers making a variety of breads and baked goods for menu items.1 A part of Panera Brands, Panera is privately held by JAB Holding Company and is connected to Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros.2 With locations in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada, Panera employs over 10,000 people.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 23, 2024, Panera discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its system may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Panera identified that there was unauthorized access to this sensitive information. Recently, Panera began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name;
- Social Security number; and
- Other employment information.
If you received a breach notification letter from Panera, LLC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
