Panera and Sports Authority Coming to Epicentre Plaza

Two new businesses are coming to the Epicentre Plaza shopping center, located on Rt. 9 South in Manalapan, this summer: Panera Bread Company and Sports Authority.

Sporting goods super-store, Sports Authority, will be opening later this summer in a location behind . Both stores are housed within a large building in the shopping center which used to house Value City and, prior to , had been vacant for several years.

Sport’s Authority sells outdoor equipment, sporting goods, fitness machines and accessories, clothing, shoes, extreme sporting products, indoor and outdoor games, biking and fishing products, grills and other backyard living must-haves - among other things!

Panera Bread will also be opening their doors this summer within the Epicentre Plaza shopping complex. The bakery-cafe will be located next to Cheeburger Cheeburger, occupying the space where Cafe Foozy’s was previously.

Panera offers freshly baked breads, bagels, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more in a comfortable environment with free WIFI.

Two new business coming to Manalapan means two more places to find work, and both Panera and Sports Authority are currently looking to hire employees.

Sports Authority is currently looking for qualified sales professionals and is holding a hiring event from Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 28. To apply for a job, please click here.

Panera Bread is also looking to hire employees, including an hourly associate, shift supervisor, catering coordinator, and bakers for both day and night. For more information on the jobs and to apply, please click here.