Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 28, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income	$ 34,556,000	$ 41,929,000	$ 69,554,000	$ 73,789,000
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	55,000	0	(35,000)	0
Net income attributable to Panera Bread Company	34,501,000	41,929,000	69,589,000	73,789,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedging instruments	(2,621,000)	0	(7,158,000)	0
Tax (expense) benefit	1,037,000	0	2,831,000	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	286,000	322,000	855,000	(703,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(1,298,000)	322,000	(3,472,000)	(703,000)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 33,203,000	$ 42,251,000	$ 66,117,000	$ 73,086,000