Panera CEO looks to fix ‘mosh pit’ ordering system

Published April 10, 2014 2:18am ET



NEW YORK (AP) — Panera CEO Ron Shaich realizes that ordering at his chain can be chaotic.

First, the bakery cafe’s customers are given a buzzer that lets them know when their food is ready. Then they get into a “mosh pit” to fight for their food. Next they play a game he calls “Find Your Food” — collecting a sandwich in one place, drinks in another and condiments in yet another.

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