Read the Panera Bread case (case #9) in your text, and respond to the following questions:
1. What are the key success factors for a restaurant chain that operates in the fast-casual segment of the restaurant industry?
2. What does a SWOT analysis reveal about the attractiveness of Panera Bread’s situation and future prospects?
3. What does the data in case Exhibit 1 reveal about Panera Bread’s financial performance?
4. What does the data in case Exhibit 2 reveal about Panera Bread’s operating performance?
5. What does the data in case Exhibit 7 reveal about Panera Bread’s 3 business segments?
6. What are the primary components of Panera Bread’s value chain?
7. What are the chief elements of Panera Bread’s strategy?
8. What 3-4 top priority issues do you believe the firm must address?