Panera Bread reopened its location at 12220 FM 1960 W., Houston, in October after going dark in August 2025.
The context
The bakery-café, located in Eldridge Town Center, was among several Greater Houston locations that closed in August 2025 following a franchise dispute involving its previous operator, according to previous Community Impact coverage.
The restaurant reopened under new franchise operator Hamra Enterprises, which acquired seven former Panera Bread locations across Greater Houston in November 2025, per a July 9 Hamra Enterprises release.
