Panera Bread is paying $2 million to settle claims that the sandwich chain mislead clients about the price of supply orders. Underneath the settlement, some clients can file a declare that might present them with meals vouchers or money.

In agreeing to settle the lawsuit accusing Panera of deceptive individuals about supply charges and menu costs, the corporate didn’t admit any wrongdoing. 

The settlement comes on the heels of an identical case involving Chick-fil-A, which agreed to pay $4.4 million to settle allegations that the rooster sandwich chain marketed free or low-cost supply however then hiked meals costs on supply orders by as a lot as 30%. 

Panera didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark. Privately held by German funding agency JAB Holding Co., Panera operates greater than 2,000 eateries throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Who’s eligible to file a Panera declare?

These eligible for compensation within the Panera settlement should have positioned an order for supply within the Panera app or on its web site from October 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021. 

How do I file a Panera declare?

You will have to file a declare earlier than by June 10, 2024, in line with the settlement web site.

Some people who find themselves eligible for a declare might have obtained an e mail alerting them concerning the settlement. To confirm your standing as an eligible occasion, you will should enter the code within the e mail at this web site.

What is going to I get from the settlement?

Individuals who make a declare can go for both two vouchers of $9.50 every for gadgets from Panera’s “Soup & Mac” menu, or to obtain $12 by PayPal, Venmo or one other digital cost service.

The figures may go down, based mostly on how many individuals participate, in line with to settlement web site. 

When will I get the vouchers or money?

The vouchers or funds are scheduled to be despatched inside 60 days after a courtroom certifies the settlement, with a listening to set for Could 31.