Thirty years ago, Ron Shaich set out to change the world by changing the way America eats.

He's done that with not one, but two successful restaurant brands.

By co-founding Au Bon Pain, Co. Inc. and founding Panera Bread, Shaich shook up the industry by offering an antithesis to fast food - hand made, artisan food served in warm and welcoming environments by people you can trust.

Today, Panera Bread serves in excess of 7 million people a week, employs over 60,000 people and is a leader in the restaurant space.

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