"Panera Bread Under Fire as Customers Notice Quality Slipping Alongside Price Hikes The popular fast-casual chain has been slowly raising prices in recent months, but some customers are taking issue with more than just the cost. As Panera continues to increase its menu prices, many are noticing a decline in the quality of ingredients and overall dining experience. From reduced portion sizes to lower-grade meats and cheeses, it appears that Panera is sacrificing quality to maintain its profit margins. As the company's loyal customer base begins to dwindle, Panera will need to decide whether to prioritize its customers or its bottom line."
Many chains are seeing increased prices, but customers are taking note of the ones that are dropping quality simultaneously. It seems Panera is down this path.
