Ron Shaich

My new book, #KnowWhatMatters: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformations, is available today. So many of you experienced the journey alongside me and I know you will enjoy the read. Getting these ideas out into the world means a great deal. Order: #Order" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ronshaich.com/the-book#Order

Amid the boom in interactive entertainment, @golevel99 stands out with a multi-challenge experience + strong food & beverage program driving repeat visits. That’s why Act III backed founder Matthew DuPlessie with a $50M investment. More via QSR: qsrmagazine.com/story/panera-f…

ICYMI: exciting to see rapidly growing @golevel99 as the lead story in @axios Pro Rata. Three locations open, two in the works and more on the way as we expand into even more national markets…

Act III expands our commitment to @golevel99 with $50M to accelerate new unit development and expansion. Interactive entertainment is a powerful category, and Level99 is the market leader delivering a differentiated experience. Read more here: businesswire.com/news/home/2025… #expansion

Thank you, @CNBC, for the opportunity to share my perspective on what ambition means to me alongside other leading voices from #business, #politics, and society. #leadership

Thanks @jemimacmcevoy @Forbes for beautifully capturing my story, from the early days at ABP/ Panera to what Act III is doing & how we think about investing. My favorite part? How she nailed what drives me & still gets me excited. Read in full to find out: linkedin.com/posts/ronshaic…

This hour-long convo with @ritholtz for his @Bloomberg Masters in Business podcast felt like 5 mins. We covered it all, from my first biz at Clark U. to Au Bon Pain, Panera, Know What Matters, and now @cava & Tatte. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. bloomberg.com/news/audio/202…

Nice to see @KellyCNBC @CNBCTheExchange to talk tariffs, labor & Act III. Despite clear stagflation, now’s the time to invest. @Cava & Tatte are built to grow when others pull back. Watch in full: cnbc.com/video/2025/05/…

Lots to digest in this @nytimes piece, but at the heart is one idea: differentiation. The old model of “average is fine” doesn’t cut it anymore. The job of the restaurant industry is to meet today’s consumers where they are — not blame them for moving on. nytimes.com/2025/04/04/din…

I am filled with immense pride reading this @Inc piece from one of my former associates, who has evolved into a tremendous leader herself. For me, to have had any sort of an impact on her career and life means the world. Read her piece here: archive.ph/d81o4 #leadership

Balancing intensity with perspective is key—looking ahead to ensure fulfillment and success. I discussed my pre-mortem approach with @tjhuddle @CNBCMakeIt: pause, reflect, and refocus—it’s never too early to shape your future. cnbc.com/2025/02/28/pan…

One of my favorite concepts is the pre-mortem ritual—asking, Am I living in a way that leads to no regrets? I’ve loved discussing this recently, first with @bzcohen and most recently with @MariaShriver's Sunday Paper. Check it out: mariashriversundaypaper.com/ron-shaich-on-…

“90% of CEOs who take a company public live to regret it.” I interviewed Panera founder Ron @shaich last year, and he gave an absolute masterclass for founders and CEOs. Check out the full interview here: readtheprofile.com/p/panera-bread…

Big news from Act III Holdings! We’re investing in @hnstgreens, a fast-growing, mission-driven restaurant brand redefining better-for-you dining across Europe. Their team has built something special, and we’re excited to support their growth! globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

Thanks to @bzcohen & @WSJ for the conversation on how this shapes my approach to business, leadership, and life. Read the full piece (not paywalled) on MSN here: bit.ly/4gZLnHS #KnowWhatMatters

Every year, I write a "premortem" – imagining myself at life’s end and asking whether I'd feel a sense of peace, self-respect and completion. If not, I think about how to reorient myself and focus on what matters most.

On my Mt. Rushmore of restauranteurs (in no order): 1) @shakeshack founder @dhmeyer 2) @panerabread founder @shaich 3) @kfc founder Colonel Sanders One of them -- Danny Meyer -- just stopped by my Opening Bid podcast on @YahooFinance for a chat. Lots of goodness in this one, from why you don't have to give tips to robots in restaurants to how to innovate. Eat up this latest pod drop ⬇️ on @X or a few other places. 📈Yahoo Finance: finance.yahoo.com/video/shake-sh… 🎙️Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6hHhXq… 🎧 Apple Music: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how…

Great chat on @CNBCOvertime w/ @jonfortt today! I’m bullish on @Cava as the next industry-defining company. Bold flavors, a focus on quality & a winning Mediterranean model make it a true hospitality powerhouse. Watch here: cnbc.com/video/2024/12/…

"The key to the restaurant industry is to get people to walk across the street and choose you...and if all you've got going for you is price, it's a very tough position to play from" says @Shaich on McDonald's extending its $5 value meal $MCD #McDonalds #valuemeal

Great chat on @CNBCOvertime w/ @MorganLBrennan & @jonfortt! Fast food prices up 25%, CPI up 18%, but @Cava prices up just 12%. It’s not about price alone—it’s about delivering fresh, exciting value & connection. Watch here: cnbc.com/video/2024/09/… #FastCasual #KnowWhatMatters

Congrats to the team at Tatte Bakery & Cafe on opening their 40th store! To be successful, you need to create a reason why people will walk by one establishment to go to yours. The authentic #coffee, chef-inspired food, and Parisian-like atmosphere is that alchemy! #restaurants