Middletown Common's Newest Restaurant Now Open
By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on July 24, 2025
Flynn Group LP (FRG), Panera Bread’s second-largest franchisee in America, announced the opening of its brand new bakery café located at 215 Middletown Loop in White Hall (Middletown Commons). The café officially opened its doors on Wednesday, July 23 with a grand opening celebration to follow today, Thursday, July 24.
Festivities will include a live radio DJ on-site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with a giveaway of free bread for a year* to the first 25 guests in line on today, July 24.
Panera Bread of White Hall is Flynn Group’s newest location in Marion County. The 3,200 square foot café, which will add approximately 35 jobs to the local economy, features signature menu items guests have come to know and love. The new location includes a convenient drive-thru design, along with modern enhancements for a fresh, updated look. In addition to the drive-thru, the café offers catering services (Catering.PaneraBread.com), delivery, and rapid pick-up online ordering. Panera Bread of White Hall operates with regular café hours from Monday to Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The drive-thru is open from Monday to Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
To celebrate the grand opening, Panera Bread of White Hall will offer a series of in-store promotions that started yesterday, July 23 and run through Friday, July 25.
• July 24: Free Bread for a Year– The first 25 guests to make a purchase in-café will receive free loaf of bread once a week for a year. While supplies last.
• July 25: Drive-Thru Special – Guests who make a purchase through the Drive-Thru will receive a coupon for $5 off next order of $20 or more. Coupon is valid July 25, 2025–August 31, 2025. While supplies last.
