Panera Bread Set To Re-Open In Shelton

SHELTON, CT — A Panera Bread restaurant is scheduled to re-open Monday in Shelton, according to the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

In an email to Patch, chamber president Bill Purcell said the restaurant chain's location on Bridgeport Avenue closed last year in anticipation of re-opening down the street at the new Fountain Square commercial complex.

According to Purcell, Panera Bread's previous location had strong business at their former location, and the addition of a drive-thru at the new Fountain Square location should be a huge benefit.

"Panera has been an active and valued chamber member for many years," Purcell said in an email to Patch, "and we wish them great success in their new location."

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According to the MMA Architects website, Fountain Square features retail, pharmacy, hotel, restaurant and office space.

Located between Parrot Drive and Bridgeport Avenue, the Shelton site features integrated pedestrian walkways that promote convenience and ease for seamless retail or recreational experience.