Case Analysis Questions$$

$1.$ Discussion $(5$ Points$)$ How might consumers$$ perception of Panera$$s menu and atmosphere affect their dining experience and tendencies to return as customers?$$

$2.$ Discussion $(5$ Points$)$ Describe how stereotypes about the fast$-$food industry might positively and negatively affect Panera. Do you think of Panera as a fast$-$food restaurant, or has the company managed to distinguish itself from this industry segment?$$

$3.$ Problem Solving $(10$ Points$)$ What personality characteristics would you expect Panera$$s founder Ron Shaich to display? How would these characteristics help or hinder him during Panera$$s early entrepreneurship stage and during its continuing growth stage? As a leadership succession consultant, what would you identify as the three or four most important of Shaich$$s personal qualities that should be sought after in the next CEO, and why?