{"id":8525,"date":"2026-07-25T14:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T14:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamraenterprises.com\/?p=8525"},"modified":"2026-07-25T14:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T14:44:22","slug":"hamra-enterprises-opens-second-panera-bread-in-greater-houston-bringing-fresh-baked-hospitality-to-katy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamraenterprises.com\/pt\/hamra-enterprises-opens-second-panera-bread-in-greater-houston-bringing-fresh-baked-hospitality-to-katy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamra Enterprises Opens Second Panera Bread\u00ae in Greater Houston, Bringing Fresh-Baked Hospitality to Katy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hamra Enterprises Opens Second Panera Bread\u00ae in Greater Houston, Bringing Fresh-Baked Hospitality to Katy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Family-owned Panera Bread franchisee since 1998 continues its Texas expansion following a successful debut in Spring<\/em><\/p>\n

KATY, TX<\/strong> \u2014 Hamra Enterprises, a nationwide, family-owned restaurant franchisee headquartered in Springfield, Mo., today announced the opening of its second Panera Bread\u00ae caf\u00e9 in the Greater Houston area, located at 25546 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77494<\/strong>, with a grand opening celebration on opening day, Wednesday, August 5, 2026<\/strong>. The Katy caf\u00e9 follows Hamra’s first Texas location, which opened in Spring, TX on July 16 \u2014 marking the company’s arrival in its 12th state.<\/p>\n

Katy is the second of seven planned Panera Bread caf\u00e9s across Houston, Spring, Katy, and Conroe, representing the largest single-market launch in Hamra’s history. A Panera Bread franchisee since 1998, Hamra Enterprises has spent nearly three decades deepening its partnership with the brand, growing its Panera portfolio to 88 caf\u00e9s across eight states through a people-first, community-centered approach to restaurant operations. With Katy, Hamra now owns and operates 191 locations under the Panera Bread, Wendy’s, and Noodles & Company brands, employing over 6,000 people across 12 states.<\/p>\n

Guests at the Katy caf\u00e9 will enjoy the complete Panera Bread experience \u2014 freshly baked bread, signature mac and cheese, soups, and sandwiches \u2014 in a warm, inviting setting. The location also offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor patio, and convenient options like Rapid Pick-Up\u00ae, drive-thru, and delivery through the Panera App and Website.<\/p>\n

Hamra\u2019s approach to restaurant operations is rooted in a simple conviction: that great hospitality and genuine community investment go hand in hand. Each Hamra-operated Panera caf\u00e9 provides job opportunities for the community it serves and engages with its neighborhood as if it is the only location in the portfolio. Guests at the seven Houston-area caf\u00e9s can expect the full Panera Bread experience \u2014 fresh-baked bread, signature soups and sandwiches, and the clean, welcoming environment the brand is known for \u2014 along with Rapid Pick-Up\u00ae, drive-thru ordering where available, and the MyPanera\u00ae loyalty program.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have spent 50 years earning the trust of guests across 11 states, and we do not take lightly what it means to serve in a new market. Houston is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and food-forward cities in the country, and we are committed to being an operator this community is proud to have. We are here to serve, we are here to give back, and we are here to stay.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Hamra, CEO, Hamra Enterprises<\/strong><\/p>\n

The grand opening celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at 10:05 a.m., featuring remarks from Mike Hamra and Katy Mayor William “Dusty” Thiele, along with the Katy High School cheer team.<\/p>\n

The first 100 dine-in guests<\/strong> with any purchase will receive a FREE You Pick Two Certificate \u2014 once a month for an entire year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Greater Houston caf\u00e9s are expected to open by the end of 2026 and are located at:<\/p>\n