If it seems like you’re spotting a new Paris Baguette café everywhere you look, you’re not imagining things! The global bakery franchise is entering the final quarter of the year with truly astonishing momentum, making good on its mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café across North America.
The numbers don’t lie: Paris Baguette now boasts nearly 260 locations already open, with another 500-plus in the pipeline. Year-to-date, they’ve awarded over 225 new franchise agreements, executed over 65 new leases, and opened nearly 70 brand-new locations. The highlight? They officially celebrated their 250th North American café opening in Frederick, Maryland!
Proof Is in the Pastry
This growth isn’t just about expanding their map; it’s about sustained consumer love. Paris Baguette has hit a remarkable milestone: their 19th consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth and their 18th consecutive quarter of positive comparable traffic. People are not only spending more, but they’re visiting more frequently – a powerful indicator of a brand that truly resonates.
CEO Darren Tipton emphasized the scale of the success, noting that this rapid expansion is all about bringing heart, joy, and nourishment to more communities.
Thinking Bigger Than Baguettes
As Paris Baguette rapidly grows its footprint, it hasn’t forgotten the communities it serves:
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Serving Up Goodness: The brand’s commitment extends far beyond the pastry case. Their Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry campaign raised over $203,000 for children and families in need during the third quarter alone, proving that their guests and owners have huge hearts.
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Customer Loyalty: Their rewards program is booming, too. Membership in the U.S. PB Rewards program soared to 1.2 million members, marking a nearly 60% increase this year. Plus, they recently launched a new catering program, making it even easier to share their delicious cakes and sandwiches at your next event.
This systemwide success has earned the franchise major recognition, ranking No. 94 on Technomic’s list of 1,500 chains and No. 42 in Franchise Times’ Top 400.
Building the Future of Fresh
To ensure every new café can maintain the same level of freshly baked quality, Paris Baguette is investing heavily in its future supply chain. The company recently broke ground on a massive $160 million manufacturing facility in Texas.
This facility, expected to be operational by 2027, is the foundation for their ambitious future. “We will be able to bring heart, joy, and nourishment to even more communities and ensure our franchisees receive the supplies they need to provide delicious, freshly baked goods to their guests each and every day,” Tipton affirmed.
Looking ahead, Paris Baguette shows no signs of slowing down, setting goals to reach 1,000 units across the U.S. and 100 in Canada by 2030, with major growth planned for markets like Florida, Ohio, Michigan, and more. Get ready, North America – your neighborhood bakery is coming soon!
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