Ron Shaich

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Ron Shaich

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Ron Shaich is the founder and former Chairman & CEO of Panera Bread and of Au Bon Pain, and the Chairman and lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive, and Level99. He has twice been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, was selected as the 2018 Restaurant Leader of the Year. He is the author of Know What Matters.

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