Panera Bread announces the grand opening of their newest bakery-cafe in Brimfield, Ohio, on Tuesday, December 16.  The new location features the first drive-thru in Portage County and is conveniently located at The Cascades of Brimfield Shopping Center near Wal-Mart.

In celebration of their grand opening, Panera Bread will have special offers for their guests to enjoy from Tuesday through Thursday.  The grand opening offers at the Brimfield cafe include:

Tuesday, December 16 - Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the first 500 customers who purchase any Panera Bread Menu item will receive a free travel mug with free coffee for two weeks. (Dine in only. Mug offer not valid in Drive Thru.) Purchase a You-Pick-Two and receive a $5 Panera Bread gift card for your next visit.

Wednesday, December 17 - Purchase a You-Pick-Two and receive a $5 Panera Bread gift card for your next visit.

Thursday, December 18 - Half-price Breakfast Sandwiches and Egg Soufflés.

“Panera Bread is thrilled to be opening our newest bakery-café in the Brimfield area which will be the first drive thru in Portage County,” said Sam Covelli, Owner/Operator of Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread. “We value our customers’ time and are excited for them to experience the convenience of our drive thru.”