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Panera founder Ron Shaich invests $100M more in entertainment venue Level99

Ron Shaich, the founder of Panera and chairman of Cava, is significantly increasing his investment in Level99, an interactive entertainment venue company. Shaich's investment vehicle, Act III Holdings, is committing an additional $50 million, bringing its total investment to $100 million. This expanded funding aims to accelerate Level99's growth and expansion, with plans to open new locations at a rapid pace. Shaich believes Level99 has the potential to dominate the emerging category of challenge-based entertainment combined with dining. AI

RANK_REASON Significant investment from a prominent restaurateur into an entertainment venture. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Panera founder Ron Shaich invests $100M more in entertainment venue Level99

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    Panera founder and Cava chairman Ron Shaich bets $100 million on Level99, bringing his restaurant industry playbook to entertainment

    Act III Holdings doubles its stake in Level99 after the Disney Springs opening, betting restaurant-industry category discipline can build a dominant player in entertainment.