Salt Lake City—Mountain West Commercial Real Estate (MWCRE), a leading commercial real estate firm, is thrilled to announce its representation of Panera Bread in their groundbreaking standalone restaurant in Riverton, Utah. The highly anticipated project, spearheaded by MWCRE agents Stephanie Buranek, Russ Harris, and J.R Moore, marks the first-of-its-kind standalone Panera Bread location in the state. 

“We are delighted to introduce our first standalone location in Utah,” said a Panera Bread spokesperson. “This momentous milestone signifies our commitment to expanding our footprint and providing an unparalleled dining experience to the vibrant community of Riverton. 

The upcoming Panera Bread establishment, situated in the heart of Riverton, is set to revolutionize the local dining landscape with its unique architectural design and cutting-edge amenities. This extraordinary development is a testament to Panera Bread’s commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience for its loyal patrons. 

MWCRE agents J.R Moore, Russ Harris, and Stephanie Buranek represented Panera Bread in the transaction.  

“We are honored to have played a pivotal role in assisting Panera Bread in opening its first location in Utah,” J.R Moore said. “Collaborating with such a renowned brand has been an exciting journey, and we are thrilled to have facilitated this milestone achievement. 

This standalone Panera Bread location is poised to become a thriving hub for both residents and visitors, offering an extensive menu of freshly baked bread, wholesome soups, delectable salads, and flavorful sandwiches. With an emphasis on quality ingredients and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Panera Bread continues to redefine the casual dining experience. 

MWCRE represents Panera Bread in their expansion plans which include opening several more locations throughout the state. Currently, Panera Bread has another location located inside the Salt Lake City International Airport.  

About Mountain West Commercial Real Estate   

Mountain West Commercial Real Estate was founded in 2009 by a group of regionally dominant brokers. This unique assembly of talent has a simple mission statement then and now: To operate a commercial real estate brokerage not focused on being the biggest but the best. Mountain West Commercial is uniquely adapted to help our clients.   

About Panera Bread 

Panera Brands is one of the world’s largest fast casual restaurant platforms, with 3,852 locations and 120,000 employees, including franchisees, across 11 countries. A portfolio of complementary brands bound by common values and shared growth opportunities, Panera Brands is comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros. Brands. Panera Brands companies are independently operated and underpinned by industry-leading technology, loyalty, craveability, and high-quality ingredients. Panera Brands companies are united in their mission to be force multipliers for good for their guests, communities, the planet, and the shareholders they serve. Panera Bread is a pioneer and market leader in fast casual, with leadership in the quality of its clean, transparent, sustainable ingredients, and in omnichannel access, digital convenience (53% of sales are e-commerce) and engagement (53 MM MyPanera loyalty members as of May 2023).  

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Mountain West Commercial Real Estate  

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