GUN SAFETY SCORECARD
A+

Panera has asked customers not to bring firearms into their restaurants since 2014, striving to create an environment “where customers and associates feel comfortable and welcome.” This public policy has put it at odds with gun rights zealots.

Criteria & Details
Score
Financial ties to the gun industry

None found.

0
Financial ties to the gun lobby

None found.

0
Policies on carrying guns

Asks customers not to carry firearms in their restaurants.

0
Making public statements in support of gun violence prevention

Publicly stated that barring guns from restaurants is necessary to “preserve the environment we are working to create for our guests and associates.”

0
Donations to gun lobby-backed politicians

None found.

0
Donations to politicians that denied the 2020 election

None found.

0
Bonus points for additional actions on gun violence

Bonus points awarded for standing against America’s gun culture.

5
TOTAL SCORE
105