Economics

With 13,000 Drivers, Panera Is Beating Uber Eats at Its Own Game

Company has expanded food delivery to more U.S. locations
Chain-run operation is adding more than 10 percent to sales

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By Craig Giammona

May 8, 2018 at 4:00 AM UTC

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Panera Bread’s risky bet to build its own delivery network is paying off.

The chain of fast-casual cafes owned by the European coffee giant JAB Holding Co. said sales have jumped more than 10 percent at the U.S. locations where the company offers delivery.