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Exhibit 99.1

Contact: Steve West, Vice President of Investor Relations
     (Steve.West@panerabread.com)

Panera Bread Company Reports Q2 2016 Results; Company-owned Comparable Net Bakery-Cafe Sales Increased 4.2%; Raises Mid-Point of FY 2016 Non-GAAP EPS Target

St. Louis, MO, July 26, 2016 - Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) today reported financial results for fiscal Q2 2016.

HIGHLIGHTS
- Q2 2016 Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales up 4.2%, up 6.6% on a two-year basis
- Q3 2016 (first 27 days) Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales up 3.1%, up 7.8% on a two-year basis
- Q2 2016 GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.46, down 9%
- Q2 2016 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (excluding refranchising charges) of $1.78, up 11%
- Company raises mid-point of FY 2016 Non-GAAP EPS target; full year Non-GAAP Diluted EPS target range is now $6.60 to $6.70, up 6% to 8%
- Company agrees to sell and refranchise Company-owned bakery-cafes in Canada

Ron Shaich, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Our strong Q2 results reinforce the fact that our strategy is working and our initiatives are performing. Panera is becoming a better competitive alternative with expanded runways for growth. At a time when other restaurant companies are feeling the impact of a slowing consumer environment, we are maintaining our momentum. One-year comps of 4.2% and two-year comps of 6.6% speak to the traction at Panera. As well, that momentum can be seen in the year-over-year growth in Q2 non-GAAP EPS, which excludes refranchising charges, which was up 11%. Most importantly, as our initiatives rollout, we can, with the benefit of significantly more robust and mature data, now more clearly see the potential that those initiatives represent for sustained earnings growth at Panera."

Fiscal Q2 2016 Results and Business Review

GAAP net income for fiscal Q2 2016 was $35 million, or $1.46 per diluted share, or down 9% when compared to GAAP net income for fiscal Q2 2015 of $42 million, or $1.60 per diluted share.

Excluding refranchising charges in both quarters (see table below), non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.78 for fiscal Q2 2016 and $1.61 for fiscal Q2 2015, up 11%. A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP information and the reasons why the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures is attached to this release as Schedule IV.

The Company's fiscal Q2 2016 consolidated statements of income and margin analyses are attached to this release as Schedule I. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain items included in the Company's consolidated statements of income (in thousands, except

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per share data and percentages), including GAAP net income and diluted EPS and non-GAAP net income and diluted EPS, which excludes charges related to the Company's refranchising initiative:

For the 13 Weeks Ended

Percentage Change

June 28, 2016

June 30, 2015







Total revenue
$698,900

$676,657

3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income, as reported (GAAP)
$34,501

$41,929

-18
 %
Refranchising loss
7,872

 
667

 
 
Tax impact of adjustments
(282
)
 
(248
)
 
 
Net income, excluding certain items (Non-GAAP)
$42,091
 
$42,348
 
-1
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted EPS, as reported (GAAP)
$1.46
 
$1.60

-9
 %
Refranchising loss
0.33

 
0.02

 

Tax impact of adjustments
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
 
Diluted EPS, excluding certain items (Non-GAAP)
$1.78
 
$1.61
 
11
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares used in diluted EPS
23,702
 
26,275

-10
 %

Comparable Net Bakery-Cafe Sales Growth

In fiscal Q2 2016, Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales increased 4.2%, franchise-operated comparable net bakery-cafe sales increased 0.6%, and system-wide comparable net bakery-cafe sales increased 2.3% compared to the same period in fiscal 2015. Two-year Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales increased 6.6%, two-year franchise-operated comparable net bakery-cafe sales increased 1.7%, and two-year system-wide comparable net bakery-cafe sales increased 4.1%.

The Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales increase of 4.2% in fiscal Q2 2016 was comprised of year-over-year transaction growth of 0.4% and average check growth of 3.8%. This represents the ninth consecutive quarter of transaction growth. A schedule of comparable net bakery-cafe sales information is attached to this release as Schedule III.

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Bakery-Cafe Margin

Bakery-cafe margin for fiscal Q2 2016 increased approximately 120 basis points versus fiscal Q2 2015. The increase was primarily driven by lower food cost due to improved leverage from higher comparable net bakery-cafe sales and benign food cost inflation, partially offset by structural wage increases and costs related to the startup and transition expenses associated with the Company's strategic initiatives.

Operating Margin

GAAP operating margin for fiscal Q2 2016 decreased approximately 150 basis points versus fiscal Q2 2015. Excluding charges related to the Company's refranchising initiative in both fiscal periods, as outlined in Schedule IV, non-GAAP operating margin for fiscal Q2 2016 decreased approximately 50 basis points versus fiscal Q2 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of structural wage increases and costs related to the startup and transition expenses associated with the Company's strategic initiatives, as well as a year-over-year increase in general and administrative expenses reflecting a legal reserve and higher incentive compensation due to improved year-over-year Company performance.

New Bakery-Cafe Development and AWS

During fiscal Q2 2016, the Company opened nine new bakery-cafes and its franchisees opened eight new bakery-cafes. As a result, there were 2,007 bakery-cafes open system-wide as of June 28, 2016.

 
Company-Owned
 
Franchise-Operated
 
Total System
Bakery-cafes as of March 29, 2016
916

 
1,081

 
1,997

Bakery-cafes opened
9

 
8

 
17

Bakery-cafes closed
(5
)
 
(2
)
 
(7
)
Bakery-cafes refranchised
(15
)
 
15

 

Bakery-cafes as of June 28, 2016
905

 
1,102

 
2,007


Average weekly sales (“AWS”) for Company-owned "Class of 2016" bakery-cafes through fiscal Q2 2016 was $52,256. AWS for franchise-operated "Class of 2016" bakery-cafes through fiscal Q2 2016 was $46,319.

A schedule of fiscal Q2 2016 AWS, including AWS information for bakery-cafes based on their designation as either a traditional or non-traditional bakery-cafe, is attached to this release as Schedule II. Non-traditional bakery-cafes refers to a range of alternate formats that the Company believes will allow it to more deeply penetrate existing and new territories.

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Update on Refranchising and Canada Strategic Review

On May 3, 2016, the Company completed the previously announced sale of 15 bakery-cafes in the Portland, Oregon, market to an existing franchisee, bringing the total number of refranchised bakery cafes since the start of fiscal 2015 to 90.

Today, the Company announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell and refranchise 12 Company-owned bakery-cafes in Canada to a Canada-based franchisee with a long track record of success with US concepts. The Company anticipates this transaction to close by the end of fiscal Q3 2016. The Company expects the sale of these bakery-cafes to be accretive to ongoing earnings. This ongoing accretion was included in the Company’s full-year fiscal 2016 non-GAAP EPS target. A charge of $7.2 million related to the pending sale of these bakery-cafes was incurred in fiscal Q2 2016.

Update on Use of Capital

On May 19, 2016, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new three-year share repurchase authorization of up to $600 million and terminated the prior repurchase authorization. During fiscal Q2 2016, under the share repurchase authorizations, the Company repurchased 351,376 shares at an average price of $213.45 per share for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $75.0 million. The Company has approximately $572.7 million available under the current $600 million repurchase authorization as of fiscal Q2 2016.

Full Year Fiscal 2016 Outlook

Comparable Net Bakery-Cafe Sales Growth

The Company announced today that Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales in the first 27 days of fiscal Q3 2016 were up 3.1% and were up 7.8% on a two-year basis.

The Company today reiterated its targeted range for fiscal 2016 Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales growth of 4.0% to 5.0%.

New Bakery-Cafe Development and AWS

The Company continues to expect 90 to 100 system-wide bakery-cafe openings in fiscal 2016 and is maintaining its average weekly net sales performance target for new Company-owned bakery-cafes of $45,000 to $47,000.

Non-GAAP Diluted EPS

The Company today raised the mid-point of its full-year fiscal 2016 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share target. The Company is now targeting full-year fiscal 2016 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $6.60 to $6.70, up 6% to 8%, when compared to full-year fiscal 2015, excluding certain items in both fiscal years.

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Non-GAAP Operating Margin

For fiscal 2016, the Company continues to expect non-GAAP operating margin will be down 50 to 100 basis points when compared to fiscal 2015, excluding the impact of certain items in both fiscal years. 

Statement Regarding Non-GAAP Forward-Looking Information

This news release presents a non-GAAP diluted earnings per share growth target range and non-GAAP operating margin growth target range for fiscal 2016, when compared to fiscal 2015, which are financial measures not calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company excludes certain items from non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and operating margin, such as refranchising charges. A reconciliation of non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and non-GAAP operating margin to the most comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis is not available without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of these future charges and costs.


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Notes:

The Company will host a conference call that will be broadcast on the Internet at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, to discuss the fiscal Q2 2016 results, preliminary comparable net bakery-cafe sales results for the first 27 days of fiscal Q3 2016, and earnings targets and business outlook for fiscal 2016. To access the call or view a copy of this release, go to http://www.panerabread.com/investor. Access to the call will be made available for 14 days, and the release will be archived for one year.

The Company includes in this release information on Company-owned, franchise-operated, and system-wide comparable net bakery-cafe sales percentages. Company-owned comparable net bakery-cafe sales percentages are based on net sales from Company-owned bakery-cafes included in base store bakery-cafes. Franchise-operated comparable net bakery-cafe sales percentages are based on net sales from franchised bakery-cafes, as reported by franchisees, that are included in base store bakery-cafes. Acquired Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes and other restaurant or bakery-cafe concepts are included in the Company's comparable net bakery-cafe sales percentages after it has acquired a 100 percent ownership interest and if such acquisition occurred prior to the first day of the Company's prior fiscal year. Comparable net bakery-cafe sales exclude closed locations. 

The Company does not record franchise-operated net bakery-cafe sales as revenues. However, royalty revenues are calculated based on a percentage of franchise-operated net bakery-cafe sales, as reported by franchisees. The Company uses franchise-operated and net system-wide sales information internally in connection with store development decisions, planning, and budgeting analyses. The Company believes franchise-operated and net system-wide sales information is useful in assessing consumer acceptance of its brand; facilitates an understanding of its financial performance and the overall direction and trends of sales and operating income; helps the Company appreciate the effectiveness of its advertising and marketing initiatives, which its franchisees also contribute to based on a percentage of their net sales; and provides information that is relevant for comparison within the industry.


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About Panera Bread Company

Thirty years ago, at a time when quick service meant low quality, Panera set out to challenge this expectation. We believed that food that was good and that you could feel good about, served in a warm and welcoming environment by people who cared, could bring out the best in all of us. To us, that is food as it should be and that is why we exist.

So we began with a simple commitment: to bake fresh bread from fresh dough in every bakery-cafe, every day. No artificial preservatives or short cuts, just bakers with simple ingredients and hot ovens. Each night, any unsold bread and baked goods were shared with neighbors in need.

These traditions carry on today, as we have continued to find ways to be an ally to our guests. That means crafting a menu of soups, salads and sandwiches that we are proud to feed our families. Like poultry and pork raised without antibiotics on our salads and sandwiches. A commitment to transparency and options that empower our guests to eat the way they want. Seasonal flavors and whole grains. And a commitment to removing artificial additives (flavors, colors, sweeteners and preservatives) from the food in our bakery-cafes. Why? Because we think that simpler is better and we believe in serving food as it should be. Because when you don’t have to compromise to eat well, all that is left is the joy of eating.

We’re also focused on improving quality and convenience. With investments in technology and operations, we now offer new ways to enjoy your Panera favorites - like mobile ordering and Rapid Pick-Up for to-go orders - all designed to make things easier for our guests. As of June 28, 2016, there were 2,007 bakery-cafes in 46 states and in Ontario, Canada operating under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.® or Paradise Bakery & Cafe® names. For more information, visit panerabread.com or find us on Twitter (@panerabread), Facebook (facebook.com/panerabread) or Instagram (@panerabread).


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Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this news release and in our public disclosures, whether written or oral, relating to future events or our future performance, including any discussion, expressed or implied, regarding our anticipated growth, operating results, future earnings per share, plans, objectives, the impact of our investments in sales-building initiatives and operational capabilities on future sales and earnings, our intention to repurchase shares from time to time under the share repurchase program and our refranchising activities, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are often identified by the words "believe," "positioned," "estimate," "project," "target," "plan," "goal," "assumption," "continue," "intend," "expect," "future," "anticipate," and other similar expressions, whether in the negative or the affirmative, that are not statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2015 and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements and the internal projections and beliefs upon which we base our expectations included in this release are made only as of the date of this release and may change. While we may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.




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Schedule I

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
For the 13 Weeks Ended
 
June 28, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe sales, net
$
609,284

 
$
598,124

Franchise royalties and fees
38,017

 
32,819

Fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees
51,599

 
45,714

Total revenues
$
698,900

 
$
676,657

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe expenses:
 
 
 
Cost of food and paper products
$
179,760

 
$
182,924

Labor
195,443

 
189,489

Occupancy
42,087

 
43,392

Other operating expenses
89,288

 
88,707

Total bakery-cafe expenses
506,578

 
504,512

Fresh dough and other product cost of sales to franchisees
45,011

 
40,252

Depreciation and amortization
38,831

 
32,335

General and administrative expenses
38,937

 
28,173

Pre-opening expenses
1,440

 
2,306

Refranchising loss
7,872

 
667

Total costs and expenses
638,669

 
608,245

Operating profit
60,231

 
68,412

Interest expense
1,791

 
417

Other (income) expense, net
114

 
1,187

Income before income taxes
58,326

 
66,808

Income taxes
23,770

 
24,879

Net income
34,556

 
41,929

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
55

 

Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company
$
34,501

 
$
41,929

 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.46

 
$
1.60

Diluted
$
1.46

 
$
1.60

Weighted average shares of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
23,569

 
26,158

Diluted
23,702

 
26,275



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Schedule I (continued)

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
For the 26 Weeks Ended
 
June 28, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe sales, net
$
1,208,068

 
$
1,171,800

Franchise royalties and fees
75,869

 
65,212

Fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees
100,116

 
88,149

Total revenues
$
1,384,053

 
$
1,325,161

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe expenses:
 
 
 
Cost of food and paper products
$
356,445

 
$
356,581

Labor
387,005

 
371,026

Occupancy
84,007

 
86,248

Other operating expenses
177,719

 
169,444

Total bakery-cafe expenses
1,005,176

 
983,299

Fresh dough and other product cost of sales to franchisees
87,229

 
76,518

Depreciation and amortization
75,088

 
66,282

General and administrative expenses
87,119

 
65,940

Pre-opening expenses
3,636

 
3,955

Refranchising loss
8,943

 
9,558

Total costs and expenses
1,267,191

 
1,205,552

Operating profit
116,862

 
119,609

Interest expense
3,530

 
903

Other (income) expense, net
(137
)
 
1,003

Income before income taxes
113,469

 
117,703

Income taxes
43,915

 
43,914

Net income
69,554

 
73,789

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
(35
)
 

Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company
$
69,589

 
$
73,789

 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
2.92

 
$
2.80

Diluted
$
2.90

 
$
2.79

Weighted average shares of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
23,838

 
26,319

Diluted
23,960

 
26,423



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Schedule I (continued)

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
MARGIN ANALYSIS
(unaudited)

The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues, except where otherwise indicated, of certain items included in the Company's consolidated statements of income for the period indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding:

 
 
For the 13 Weeks Ended
 
 
June 28, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe sales, net
 
87.2
%
 
88.4
%
Franchise royalties and fees
 
5.4

 
4.9

Fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees
 
7.4

 
6.8

Total revenues
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe expenses (1):
 
 
 
 
Cost of food and paper products
 
29.5
%
 
30.6
%
Labor
 
32.1

 
31.7

Occupancy
 
6.9

 
7.3

Other operating expenses
 
14.7

 
14.8

Total bakery-cafe expenses
 
83.1

 
84.3

Fresh dough and other product cost of sales to franchisees (2)
 
87.2

 
88.1

Depreciation and amortization
 
5.6

 
4.8

General and administrative expenses
 
5.6

 
4.2

Pre-opening expenses
 
0.2

 
0.3

Refranchising loss
 
1.1

 
0.1

Total costs and expenses
 
91.4

 
89.9

Operating profit
 
8.6

 
10.1

Interest expense
 
0.3

 
0.1

Other (income) expense, net
 

 
0.2

Income before income taxes
 
8.3

 
9.9

Income taxes
 
3.4

 
3.7

Net income
 
4.9

 
6.2

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 

 

Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company
 
4.9
%
 
6.2
%

(1)    As a percentage of net bakery-cafe sales.

(2)    As a percentage of fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees.

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Schedule I (continued)

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
MARGIN ANALYSIS
(unaudited)

The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total revenues, except where otherwise indicated, of certain items included in the Company's consolidated statements of income for the period indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding:

 
 
For the 26 Weeks Ended
 
 
June 28, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe sales, net
 
87.3
 %
 
88.4
%
Franchise royalties and fees
 
5.5

 
4.9

Fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees
 
7.2

 
6.7

Total revenues
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
%
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
Bakery-cafe expenses (1):
 
 
 
 
Cost of food and paper products
 
29.5
 %
 
30.4
%
Labor
 
32.0

 
31.7

Occupancy
 
7.0

 
7.4

Other operating expenses
 
14.7

 
14.5

Total bakery-cafe expenses
 
83.2

 
83.9

Fresh dough and other product cost of sales to franchisees (2)
 
87.1

 
86.8

Depreciation and amortization
 
5.4

 
5.0

General and administrative expenses
 
6.3

 
5.0

Pre-opening expenses
 
0.3

 
0.3

Refranchising loss
 
0.6

 
0.7

Total costs and expenses
 
91.6

 
91.0

Operating profit
 
8.4

 
9.0

Interest expense
 
0.3

 
0.1

Other (income) expense, net
 

 
0.1

Income before income taxes
 
8.2

 
8.9

Income taxes
 
3.2

 
3.3

Net income
 
5.0

 
5.6

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
 

 

Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company
 
5.0
 %
 
5.6
%

(1)    As a percentage of net bakery-cafe sales.

(2)    As a percentage of fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees.


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Schedule II

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
Supplemental Sales and Bakery-Cafe Information

 
Company-Owned Average Weekly Sales ("AWS")
 
Q1
 
Q2
 
Q3
 
Q4
 
YTD
2016
$50,550
 
$51,244
 
 
 
 
 
$50,897
2015
$47,478
 
$49,054
 
$48,364
 
$51,545
 
$49,090
2014
$47,142
 
$48,313
 
$46,936
 
$50,002
 
$48,114
2013
$47,144
 
$48,700
 
$46,239
 
$48,781
 
$47,741
2012
$45,426
 
$47,113
 
$45,894
 
$48,811
 
$46,836

 
Franchise-Operated AWS
 
Q1
 
Q2
 
Q3
 
Q4
 
YTD
2016
$48,206
 
$48,040
 
 
 
 
 
$48,122
2015
$46,614
 
$47,680
 
$46,734
 
$49,541
 
$47,680
2014
$46,717
 
$47,290
 
$45,881
 
$48,934
 
$47,215
2013
$46,800
 
$47,750
 
$45,769
 
$47,919
 
$47,079
2012
$45,714
 
$46,289
 
$45,692
 
$48,360
 
$46,526


Traditional and Non-Traditional AWS [a]

Company-Owned

Franchise-Operated

2016 Opens

2015 Opens

2016 Opens

2015 Opens
Traditional Bakery-Cafes
23

21

20

24
Non-Traditional Bakery-Cafes
3

8

1

2
Traditional AWS
$53,053

$47,703

$46,409

$49,970
Non-Traditional AWS
$48,153

$38,083

$44,693

$40,639
Total
$52,256

$44,967

$46,319

$49,683

[a] Represents year-to-date bakery-cafe openings and AWS for fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015. Traditional bakery-cafes generally represent bakery-cafes opened in suburban geographies approximating our standard 4,200 square foot design. Non-traditional bakery-cafes reflect all other bakery-cafes including urban, small footprint formats, and delivery units. Because the non-traditional bakery-cafe designation covers various formats and the formats of non-traditional bakery-cafe openings may vary from period-to-period, comparing AWS for non-traditional bakery-cafes on a year-over-year basis may not be meaningful.

 
Bakery-Cafe Openings (excluding acquisitions) [b]
 
Company
 
Franchise
 
Total
 
Company
 
Franchise
 
Total
Q1 16
17
 
13
 
30
Q1 15
11
 
14
 
25
Q2 16
9
 
8
 
17
Q2 15
18
 
12
 
30
Q3 16
 
 
 
 

Q3 15
10
 
14
 
24
Q4 16
 
 
 
 

Q4 15
18
 
15
 
33
2016 YTD
26
 
21
 
47
2015 YTD
57
 
55
 
112

[b] Bakery-cafe openings presented above exclude the opening of delivery hubs.


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Schedule III

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
Comparable Net Bakery-Cafe Sales Information

Set forth below is comparable net bakery-cafe sales growth information comparing fiscal Q2 2016 to comparable periods in the prior year:

 
For the 4 Weeks Ended
For the 5 Weeks Ended
For the 4 Weeks Ended
For the 13 Weeks Ended
For the 26 Weeks Ended
 
April 26, 2016
May 31, 2016
June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016
Company-owned
4.6%
4.6%
3.4%
4.2%
5.2%
Franchise-operated
1.2%
0.9%
(0.4)%
0.6%
1.9%
System-wide
2.8%
2.7%
1.5%
2.3%
3.5%






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Schedule IV

PANERA BREAD COMPANY
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information
(in thousands, except per share information)

The Company uses non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and non-GAAP operating margin as key performance measures of results of operations for purposes of evaluating performance internally.  These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace the presentation of its financial results in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. Rather, the Company believes that the presentation of results excluding certain items provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations, excluding items described below that the Company does not believe were indicative of its ongoing operations in the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 28, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

 
For the 13 Weeks Ended
 
For the 26 Weeks Ended
 
June 28, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
 
June 28, 2016
 
June 30, 2015
Operating profit, as reported (GAAP)
$
60,231

 
$
68,412

 
$
116,862

 
$
119,609

Operating margin, as reported (GAAP)
8.6
%
 
10.1
%
 
8.4
%
 
9.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Refranchising loss (1)
7,872

 
667

 
8,943

 
9,558

Amount reserved for a legal matter

 

 
3,248

 

Operating profit, excluding certain items (Non-GAAP)
$
68,103

 
$
69,079

 
$
129,053

 
$
129,167

Operating margin, excluding certain items (Non-GAAP)
9.7
%
 
10.2
%
 
8.4
%
 
9.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income, as reported (GAAP)
$
34,501

 
$
41,929

 
$
69,589

 
$
73,789

Refranchising loss (1)
7,872

 
667

 
8,943

 
9,558

Amount reserved for a legal matter

 

 
3,248

 

Tax impact of adjustments (2)
(282
)
 
(248
)
 
(1,858
)
 
(3,574
)
Net income, excluding certain items (Non-GAAP)
$
42,091

 
$
42,348

 
$
79,922

 
$
79,773

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share, as reported (GAAP)
$
1.46

 
$
1.60

 
$
2.90

 
$
2.79

Impact of refranchising loss on diluted earnings per share
0.33

 
0.02

 
0.37

 
0.36

Impact of amount reserved for a legal matter on diluted earnings per share

 

 
0.14

 
 
Tax impact of adjustments
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.07
)
 
(0.13
)
Diluted earnings per share, excluding certain items (Non-GAAP)
$
1.78

 
$
1.61

 
$
3.34

 
$
3.02


(1)
Refranchising losses of $7.9 million recorded during the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2016 includes $7.2 million of charges for which the Company cannot currently realize the associated tax benefit.
(2)
Represents the adjustment to the GAAP basis tax provision commensurate with the certain items excluded from net income.







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