Consumer-facing companies like Darden Restaurants (DRI 0.48%) and Wal-Mart had a rough February, as rising gas prices and lower paychecks pinched their customers. Is Chipotle (CMG 0.72%) next? And how about fellow fast-casual restaurant Panera Bread (PNRA +0.00%)?
The Motley Fool's Alison Southwick asks contributor Demitrios Kalogeropoulos why he thinks Panera has what it takes to navigate this tough consumer environment.






