Shane's custom order features the Caesar Salad Stuffer with Chicken as the newest addition to the Mix & Match value menu
ST. LOUIS, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panera Bread is turning up the volume on value with a little help from viral creator and comedian Jake Shane. Today, the brand introduced the "Pass That Panera" Meal, a custom Mix & Match Menu order curated by Shane, featuring the addition of the Caesar Salad Stuffer with Chicken to the value menu for a limited time. Launched earlier this year, the Mix & Match value menu allows guests to enjoy two or more items from a selection of 11 of Panera's favorite sandwiches, salads, and soups for just $4.99 each*.
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For industry operators, this is another data point in the structural change reshaping the growth sector. Watch for follow-on moves from competitors and reactions from key channel partners in the coming quarters.
Shane's custom order features the Caesar Salad Stuffer with Chicken as the newest addition to the Mix & Match value menu
ST. LOUIS, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panera Bread is turning up the volume on value with a little help from viral creator and comedian Jake Shane. Today, the brand introduced the "Pass That Panera" Meal, a custom Mix & Match Menu order curated by Shane, featuring the addition of the Caesar Salad Stuffer with Chicken to the value menu for a limited time. Launched earlier this year, the Mix & Match value menu allows guests to enjoy two or more items from a selection of 11 of Panera's favorite sandwiches, salads, and soups for just $4.99 each*.
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