The Panera Bread at Stamp Student Union will open Thursday, according to a social media post from University of Maryland Dining Services.
The restaurant was most recently scheduled to open Wednesday but was delayed on Tuesday because of equipment issues, The Diamondback previously reported. While preparing for the opening earlier this week, staff discovered some of the equipment — including an oven and coffee maker — were not working properly, forcing the delay, Dining Services spokesperson Bart Hipple told The Diamondback Tuesday.
The fast-casual restaurant, originally scheduled to open in the fall of 2022, has seen multiple delays due to challenges with equipment sourcing, permits and operational issues, The Diamondback previously reported.
The construction delays partially stemmed from difficulties in acquiring specific equipment, such as large ovens, after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Hipple.
The restaurant will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, according to the social media post.
Students can use Dining Dollars or their Terrapin Express accounts to purchase items.
