Panera: A Lesson in the Failure of Socialism

[Harpy Eagle]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

 

[Dekster]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

Every time I have eaten there even paying the men prices, I felt robbed. So, I am not surprised. Of the 4 I have been in, I have never had anything I really would go back for again.

 

[Weatherman2020]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

And there’s the excuse!

Socialists have ten excuses, just stick one to any scenario and it’s off to do it right next time.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

And there’s the excuse!

Socialists have ten excuses, just stick one to any scenario and it’s off to do it right next time.

Holy fuck you are stupid, it is impossible for a private company to engage in socialism, the two are mutually exclusive.

Please, do yourself a favor and get an education...going through life fat, drunk and stupid is no way to live.

 

[Weatherman2020]

And there’s the excuse!

Socialists have ten excuses, just stick one to any scenario and it’s off to do it right next time.

Holy fuck you are stupid, it is impossible for a private company to engage in socialism, the two are mutually exclusive.

Please, do yourself a favor and get an education...going through life fat, drunk and stupid is no way to live.

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

 

[Weatherman2020]

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

 

[danielpalos]

There are simply not enough rich people circulating enough capital.

 

[Moonglow]

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

 

[Thinker101]

Hmmm, a guy who started with one bread shop and built his company into a market cap of over $7 billion knows nothing about capitalism!

Panera Bread Co Market Cap (M) (PNRA)

Kinda missed the point there, Champ.

 

[Stormy Daniels]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

Nothing about this has anything to do with socialism. It does, however, speak to the effectiveness of relying on a voluntary market based charity approach to solving socioeconomic problems.

 

[Thinker101]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

 

[Weatherman2020]

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

 

[Moonglow]

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

He didn't regulate the price.

 

[Moonglow]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

But these guys are used to twisting facts for their reality.

 

[Weatherman2020]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

so·cial·ism
[ˈsōSHəˌlizəm]
NOUN

1. a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
2. (in Marxist theory) a transitional social state between the overthrow of capitalism and the realization of Communism.
   
   

 

[munkle]

Socialism means the state owning the means of production.

 

[Thinker101]

you mean to tell me that a company cannot survive or afford to employ people if they give stuff away?

wow, what a surprise, Bernie and his protege AOC will NOT be happy...

Panera is ending its pay-what-you-want experiment, will close last such store

quote:
There's no such thing as a free lunch anymore at Panera.

The sandwich chain will close its last pay-what-you-can location next week after determining the model wasn't sustainable. It's already shut the other free-meals cafes around the country, including locations in Chicago; Clayton, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; and Dearborn, Mich., and its Boston concept will close its doors Feb. 15 after a six-year run.

The original idea was to allow customers to give a suggested donation for their food in a bid to raise awareness about hunger across the U.S. The funds collected were supposed to cover the store's operating costs while also paying for those who couldn't afford their food.

"Despite our commitment to this mission, it's become clear that continued operation of the Boston Panera Cares is no longer viable," Panera Bread said in an emailed statement.

From Eater.com:

quote:
At its peak, Panera Cares operated five locations, including ones in Dearborn, Michigan; Portland, Oregon; Boston, and Chicago. Each restaurant was designed to sustain itself, but the restaurants weren’t financially viable. The Portland-based Panera Cares was reportedly only recouping between 60 and 70 percent of its total costs. The losses were attributed students who “mobbed” the restaurant and ate without paying, as well as homeless patrons who visited the restaurant for every meal of the week. The location eventually limited the homeless to “a few meals a week.”

That wasn’t real socialism because it failed. If they had done it right it would have succeeded.

It was not socialism because it was a private company trying something out, not the government.

For as much as you sheep talk about socialism, one would think you should at least know what it is you talk about 24/7

Actually it was socialism, guess who really paid for the pay-what-you-want stores.

Who paid for it is not germane, who owned it and controlled it is.

Please do us all a favor and learn what the word socialism means before you use it again.

Ok, so you're not the brightest in business.

 

[Weatherman2020]

The owner said it was an experiment in socialism, take it up with him.

And thanks to capitalism, I’m wealthy and can get an education and eat and drink myself silly.

Then use that money and get an education, learn what socialism is....on the very first day you will learn it has nothing to do with private companies...there are none of them in socialism.

Quit being blissful in your ignorance.

Ah yes, #1 in the excuse book: that wasn’t real socialism. #2: you just don’t know what socialism is.

It is correct that his so called experiment was not socialism since he failed to regulate his product.

What do you mean failed to regulate his product? He rationed homeless people and regulated all aspects.

But thanks for the ‘that’s not real socialism like it should be done’ excuse.

He didn't regulate the price.

Socialism is the community determining price.

And they did.

And it imploded.