Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2015	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income	$ 149,325,000	$ 179,293,000	$ 196,169,000
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(17,000)	0	0
Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company	149,342,000	179,293,000	196,169,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments	(2,552,000)	0	0
Tax (expense) benefit	1,009,000	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,126,000)	(1,027,000)	(1,005,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(3,669,000)	(1,027,000)	(1,005,000)
Comprehensive income attributable to Panera Bread Company	$ 145,673,000	$ 178,266,000	$ 195,164,000