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Panera Bread will officially open its first bakery-café in Manchester on Thursday, April 30,at 6:00 a.m.

“We’re excited to bring Panera to Manchester and continue expanding in the Nashville area. We look forward to serving our guests with the delicious food and warm, welcoming service Panera is known for,” a Panera representative said in an announcement. 

The at 2300 Hillsboro Blvd. location opening also marks Panera’s 28th location in the greater Nashville area, bringing new jobs, community partnerships, and a modern café experience to the region.

To celebrate the opening, Panera will host a “baguette breaking” ceremony and award the first 100 guests free meals for a year.

New Manchester Panera Bread Details:

Address: 2300 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN 37355

Opening Date & Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 6am-9pm​ and Sunday: 7am-9pm

Jobs Created: 25-30 local team members

This location features Panera’s modern café format, combining a streamlined footprint with updated ordering kiosks and a fully digitized menu. Designed with convenience in mind, the café offers limited counter seating while catering primarily to guests on the go.

Grand Opening Giveaway:

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on opening day, the first 100 guests will receive a year of free You Pick Two® meals, allowing them to mix and match soups, salads, and sandwiches throughout the year.

Giving Back to the Community:

From opening day through June 30, 2026, local nonprofit organizations — including schools, sports teams, and scout groups — can host fundraising events at the Manchester Panera. During each event, Panera will donate 30% of net sales back to the participating organization.