Panera Bread Looks to Expand in Westwood Village

The bakery chain has its eyes on a spot on Westwood Boulevard.

Posted Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 6:48 pm PT|Updated Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:22 am PT

National bakery chain Panera Bread might soon open up a location in Westwood Village.

The restaurant has its eyes on a building at 1143 Westwood Blvd. and has already begun working with the city.

On Feb. 6, the Westwood Community Design Review Board discussed facade improvements and new signage at the Westwood Boulevard location.

Panera has locations in Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Studio City and North Hollywood, among others in Southern California.

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