BREAKING: Panera Bread agrees to sale to Krispy Kreme owner, will go private

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The investment firm that controls the Krispy Kreme chain and coffee brands Keurig, Peet's and Caribou has reached an agreement to acquire Panera Bread and turn it into a private company. JAB is expanding its empire of coffee-related brands with the acquisition of publicly-traded Panera in a deal worth more than $7 billion. JAB gave few details about its plans for Panera, which has more than 2,000 locations and about $5 billion in annual sales. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108