A representative at the Panera Bread in Rockville Town Center confirmed Monday that the restaurant’s final day of operation will be Tuesday, May 19, with the location expected to close permanently at 8pm.
The restaurant is located at 219 East Middle Lane in Rockville Town Center. Employees had previously indicated the cafe would likely close sometime in the coming weeks, but this marks the first specific closure date confirmed by staff.
The space is currently being marketed for lease by Willard Retail, suggesting plans for Panera’s departure have been in motion for some time as ownership searches for a future tenant for the highly visible Town Center storefront…