Founder, @panerabread. Managing Partner, Act III Holdings. Chair, @Cava. Chair, @Tattebakery. Chair, @lifealivecafe. Chair, @goLevel99
Miami, FL
Joined July 2009
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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: 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…
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…
You probably don't yet know about Level99. That's going to change.
axios.com/2025/09/09/level99…
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/2…
#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/ronshaich…
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/2025/05/06/ca…
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/dinin…
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/panera-c…
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 retweeted
“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-…
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-relea…
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.
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
Ron Shaich retweeted
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/shak…
🎙️Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6hH…
🎧 Apple Music: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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/2024/12/13/i-…
Ron Shaich retweeted
"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/2024/09/12/fa…
#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
