Warren Buffett–backed 3G looking at bid for Panera Bread: sources By: MarketWatch April 11, 2017 at 06:30 AM EDT Brazilian private equity giant 3G Capital is seriously weighing a rival bid for the 2,036-store chain, sources close to the situation said. Read More >> Related Stocks: Anheuser-Busch Inbev S.A. ADR Unilever NV Unilever Plc ADR