Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2011	Jun. 29, 2010	Jun. 28, 2011	Jun. 29, 2010
Revenues:
Bakery-cafe sales, net	$ 394,525	$ 322,424	$ 760,104	$ 634,924
Franchise royalties and fees	23,022	21,641	45,604	42,504
Fresh dough and other product sales to franchisees	33,533	34,059	67,472	64,906
Total revenues	451,080	378,124	873,180	742,334
Bakery-cafe expenses:
Cost of food and paper products	117,249	90,714	223,458	181,025
Labor	118,926	103,031	232,976	203,713
Occupancy	28,144	24,651	54,917	49,041
Other operating expenses	54,741	43,923	102,068	83,458
Total bakery-cafe expenses	319,060	262,319	613,419	517,237
Fresh dough and other product cost of sales to franchisees	28,625	27,802	56,649	52,637
Depreciation and amortization	19,707	16,915	38,801	33,924
General and administrative expenses	25,001	24,105	51,672	49,117
Pre-opening expenses	1,555	880	2,533	1,156
Total costs and expenses	393,948	332,021	763,074	654,071
Operating profit	57,132	46,103	110,106	88,263
Interest expense	197	165	422	333
Other (income) expense, net	(176)	3,010	(980)	3,316
Income before income taxes	57,111	42,928	110,664	84,614
Income taxes	21,401	16,273	42,180	32,114
Net income	35,710	26,655	68,484	52,500
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(49)		(49)
Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company	$ 35,710	$ 26,704	$ 68,484	$ 52,549
Earnings per common share attributable to Panera Bread Company:
Basic	$ 1.20	$ 0.86	$ 2.29	$ 1.69
Diluted	$ 1.18	$ 0.85	$ 2.27	$ 1.67
Weighted average shares of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:
Basic	29,867	31,195	29,848	31,183
Diluted	30,198	31,512	30,173	31,519