Case Study Assignment: Panera Bread Company

Case Analysis: Panera Bread CompanyNameCourseTutor’s NameDateCase SummaryPanera Bread, which operates 1,777 bakers-cafés in several cities, operates in an environment characterized by a crowded field of quick food restaurants. Panera’s competitive advantage is in its business model of combining artisanal bread baked from authentic fresh dough with a quick dining experience. This strategy has worked for the company and has resulted in fast growth. Panera bread has the goal of being the leader of the fast casual dining restaurants market by differentiating into high quality quick dining experience. Unlike competitors like McDonalds, Subway, and Burger King who offer traditional fast food service, Panera Bread offers upscale menu with limited table service CITATION AAT16 \l 7177 (Thompson, Peteraf, Gamble, & Strickland, 2016).SWOT AnalysisInternal StrengthsSuccessful fresh dough concept with a wide customer appealBusiness model allows expansion by franchisingCustomer satisfaction and customer loyaltyInternal WeaknessesBusiness model can be replicated easily by competitorsLack of funds to finance expansion with own storesThreatsConsumer attitudes towards fast foodRapid changes in management positionsFierce competition in a clouded marketOpportunitiesShift into full