OUR PETITION IS IN THE MEDIA... WE'RE AT OVER 1,300 SIGNATURES "The story has brought a response from an online petition started in Utah calling on the company to take swift action in the matter. The petition, circulated through change.org, had garnered 981 signatures as of Wednesday morning, August 30. The petition was started by Patricia Longworth Modjeski of North Salt Lake, Utah." "Dear Panera Executives," it reads. "I represent an ever growing group of individuals who are soon to be former patrons of your restaurants pending an unfavorable outcome to this disturbing turn of events. Please address this issue beyond standard reprimand. We are hopeful that your organization will prevent openly racist management from continuing to represent your brand. I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration in this matter." Thank you again for your support in standing against racism!