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Panera’s Charged Lemonade
Following lawsuit, chain adds more detailed disclosures about caffeine content.
Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty
Lawsuit alleges sandwich chain misleadingly markets “unlimited” drinks subscription.
CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees
Be wary of claims of free or low-cost delivery.
Chipotle’s ‘$0 Delivery Fee’
A “$0 Delivery Fee” doesn’t equal “free delivery.”
Panera Delivery
Contrary to what one of its TV ads say, Panera does not, in fact, deliver “wherever.”
Class-Action Tracker
Panera’s Sprouted Grain Bagel Flats
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “sprouted grain” bagels when they are made primarily with non-sprouted grains
Saint Louis Bread Company Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “clean”
Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the terms of Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club
Panera’s Delivery Fee
Allegations: Deceptively hiding delivery fees from consumers
Panera’s Food Delivery
Allegations: Deceptively hiding delivery fees from customers
Blueberry Bagels from Panera Bread
March 2020: A federal judge dismissed the claims for injunctive relief finding that the complaint failed to allege any future injury. The other claims will move forward. December 2018: A…
Panera’s “Clean” Claims on Bread Products
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Panera Bread for allegedly falsely marketing certain breads and bagels as “clean” when, according to the complaint, the breads contain residue…