TOPSHAM — Panera Bread franchisee PR Restaurants, LLC has announced the opening of its newest bakery-cafe on June 17 in Topsham at 75 Topsham Fair Mall Road.

Located in Topsham Fair Mall, the bakery-cafe is highlighted by a fireplace and a drive-thru window for convenient takeout orders. The bakery cafe also offers an outdoor seating area complete with free WiFi and heaters for cooler days.

The Topsham Panera Bread bakery cafe summer hours are as follows:

— Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

— Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

“We’re thrilled about the grand opening of our newest bakery-cafe and sharing the warmth of our bread with the Topsham community,” said Mitch Roberts, co-owner of Panera Bread franchisee PR Restaurants. “We look forward to becoming rooted in Topsham and giving back to our customers and neighbors through our participation with Feeding America.”

According to a news release, a full catering menu will be offered at the new bakery-cafe. Available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Panera Catering is ideal for any group from five to 500.

About PR Restaurants

Mitchell Roberts and David Peterman are partners in PR Restaurants, LLC, which operates 32 franchise Panera Bread locations in New Hampshire (Bedford, Concord, Derry, Dover, Keene, Manchester, Nashua, North Nashua, Portsmouth and West Lebanon), Massachusetts (Beverly, Chelmsford, Framingham, Leominster, North Andover, East Longmeadow, Shrewsbury, Woburn, Marlborough, Hadley, West Springfield, Chicopee, Westborough, Pittsfield, Natick, Worcester and Newburyport) and Maine (Auburn, South Portland, Augusta, Westbrook and Biddeford).

About Panera Bread

¦ PANERA BREAD Company owns and franchises 1,591 bakery cafes as of June 26, 2012, under the Panera Bread, Saint Louis Bread Co., and Paradise Bakery & Café names. The bakery cafes are principally located in suburban, strip mall and regional mall locations. The menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. Information at www.panerabread.com.