Manna Development Group LLC, Franchisee of Panera Bread Email Format
RestaurantsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Manna Development Group LLC operates Panera Bread and Bakery Café locations and is based in Encinitas, California. Founded in 2003 by Paul Saber, the company's President and CEO, and Patrick Rogers, an Operating Partner, it has grown into one of Panera Bread’s largest franchisees and holds the Area Development Agreement for 160 locations across 11 states: California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Missouri, Indiana, and Michigan. The organization emphasizes service, quality, and cleanliness in its restaurant operations. It also administers Share the Dough, a non-profit that supports community groups and Manna employees, with a focus on children and families in need; guests can contribute by rounding up their checks at Panera cafes. In November 2022, Manna Development partnered with DailyPay to offer on-demand pay for its workforce.