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How a Chance Visit Inspired Waleed Liaqat to Bring Paris Baguette to East Plano

After a career in operations and strategic consulting, Waleed Liaqat found the perfect recipe for entrepreneurship in Paris Baguette — and now he’s preparing to open his first of three locations.

By Luca Piacentini

1851 Franchise Managing Editor

August 6, 2025

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Luca Piacentini

1851 Managing Editor

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