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Real Estate Entrepreneur and Mom of Two, April De Jesus Builds Her Family Legacy with Paris Baguette in Toronto

With nearly two decades in real estate, April De Jesus is shifting into food franchising to create a family-run business that blends quality, community, and long-term impact.

By Luca Piacentini1851 Franchise Managing Editor
9:00 AM • 11/05/25

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