Paris Baguette, the French inspired bakery café, recently announced it closed another powerful quarter. The Moonachie-based brand is experiencing rapid growth. It recorded 76 new signings — an increase of more than 200% over Q1 of 2024 — along with 20 leases signed, up 33% from last year, and 15 new cafés opened, marking a 150% year-over-year increase.
“In addition to new development, our existing system saw strong performance in the first quarter,” CEO Darren Tipton said. “We officially closed our 17th consecutive quarter of positive comp sales and 16th consecutive quarter of positive comp traffic, both of which serve as a testament to the loyalty of our guests and continued growth of our brand.”
The brand has poised itself for continued expansion and innovation, driven by its strong Q1 performance and strategic investments. Ranked No. 1 in the Bakery Cafe category by Entrepreneur and No. 42 on the Franchise 500, the brand’s place in the industry is solidified even further, offering an unmatched investment opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to bring the nation’s premier neighborhood bakery café to their own communities.
To support its long-term vision to reach 1,000 U.S. cafés and 100 Canadian cafés by 2030, Paris Baguette has been making significant investments in its North American infrastructure, breaking ground on a new 260,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Burleson, Texas to streamline its supply chain.
“Operationally, Q1 has been incredibly successful for Paris Baguette,” Nick Scaccio, chief development officer, said. “The significant increase in new café openings reflects our team’s ability to execute our expansion plans efficiently. From system expansion and facility investments to ongoing innovations that benefit the guests more directly, we’re seeing wide-reaching benefits from all strategic initiatives.”
“The unprecedented growth and steady innovation we’ve seen across the system is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and franchisees,” Tipton said. “As we continue building on this momentum, we’re focused on elevating every aspect of the brand experience — from product quality and guest engagement to franchisee support and operational excellence — to ensure Paris Baguette remains the premier neighborhood bakery café across North America.”
Paris Baguette is a bakery café franchise with more than 4,000 units across the globe. The global brand first franchised in the U.S. in 2015 and has since established over 225 locations in markets across North America, making them one of the premier franchise opportunities in their category.
