Paris Baguette

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lan-ma-projectmanager/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=single-moms-sweet-success-lan-ma-brings-paris-baguette-to-bethlehem-pennsylvania-2726339" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lan Ma</a> was motivated to purchase a&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=single-moms-sweet-success-lan-ma-brings-paris-baguette-to-bethlehem-pennsylvania-2726339" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Paris Baguette</a> franchise due to a combination of personal experiences and a desire to contribute to her local community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After raising her two oldest children, Ma decided to have two more children in her 50s; this life-changing event prompted her to reflect on her future and consider new possibilities. As a single mother, she wanted to prioritize her family and find a career that aligned with her values. However, it was her involvement with Lehigh Valley Women of Adventures, a local women's outdoor group, that brought Ma face to face with the value of community and the positive impact it can have on individuals.Recognizing the lack of a quality bakery in her area, Ma saw an opportunity to create a gathering place where people could connect over delicious pastries and coffee. Drawing on her family's love for&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette/info">Paris Baguette</a>, she decided to pursue a franchise with the brand and is now looking forward to bringing its unique offerings to Bethlehem.1851 Franchise spoke to Ma about her franchise journey with Paris Baguette and her plans for the future.&nbsp;1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us.&nbsp;What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?Lan Ma: I am a project management professional — I've been working for IBM since 2000.. During that time frame, I was also a single mom. I raised my two oldest children on my own. My son is 22 years old and graduating from college soon; my daughter is 20. As a single parent, I prioritize my children's life — they're my primary focus and my purpose — so my career has always taken a back seat. The reason I work is to provide for my family.&nbsp;That changed in 2018 when we were planning — I'm a project manager, so I plan. In 2018, when my son was planning for college and my daughter was just two years behind, we talked about their college, what their interests are and all that. Then they started asking, “What are you going to do, Mom? Are you going to create a new career or climb the corporate ladder?” I started thinking, “What should I do after my children go to college, and I become an empty nester?” I have always been the only breadwinner and their total support system.&nbsp;I'm very health conscious. I thought I would go into health coaching and try to help other people live a healthy and vibrant life. I got my health coaching certificate, but I never developed a strong passion for it. So I told my children, from this year's experience, “It seems that the primary motivator in my life is to continue to be a mother.” My son said, “Mom, I know you've sacrificed a lot for us and whatever you want to do, just make sure it is for yourself, not for somebody else.”I got pregnant [with my two youngest children] via double donor IVF. I gave birth to my son and daughter in 2019 and 2021, at age 51 and 53.&nbsp; They’re now five and two and a half. I continued my journey to be a single mother.&nbsp;I had gestational diabetes during both pregnancies, but with no other complications. I didn't have any discomfort, like morning sickness. The first time, after the C-section, my gestational diabetes went away, but not the second time. A year postpartum, my blood sugar was still high. I was in the pre-diabetic range.&nbsp; I got concerned. My doctor wanted to put me on Metformin and Ozempic but, being health conscious, I didn't want to take that path. I told my doctor that I'm going to try natural ways. Instead of taking medicine, I researched and saw what people are doing. For diabetes, the recommendations always focused on diet and exercise.I never had success with dieting because I get bored easily. Plus, I’d been working from home since 2004 and, with the pandemic, I had little chance to go outside and was not active. So I searched on Facebook and found a local women's outdoor group called Lehigh Valley Women of Adventures.&nbsp; I joined in February 2023. It took no time for me to discover a totally different person in me. I found out that physically I was capable. I started walking regularly. I ran a half marathon last September without ever running in my life, except for middle school PE classes. My two older children were taken aback by the new version of me. We can now go hiking together. They joined me for the half marathon because both of them are very active; one of them is a competitive dancer and the other&nbsp; a basketball player. Through this experience with Lehigh Valley Women of Adventure, I discovered the value of community. Through volunteer hosted outdoor events, the members encourage and support each other.&nbsp;In January, I had a conversation with an acquaintance about the Asian cultural influence in my local community. We have Lehigh University, DeSales University and Penn State Lehigh Valley — there are a lot of Asian students and more Asian people took residence in the Lehigh Valley. The point came up that we do not have a good Asian grocery store — we should have an Asian plaza with a grocery store, a bakery, and other oriental themed stores. A light bulb went on in my head: If I have a bakery, after the walk, we can stop by and have coffee and a pastry. I remembered my two children when they were growing up, we absolutely loved the Paris Baguette in Edison, New Jersey. We'd drive 50 minutes to go there to pick up a birthday cake because we didn't want a cake from any other place.Opening a bakery café franchise is very expensive. You need to be totally on board with the franchise’s vision and standard and the initial investment can be speed. But I said, “Hmm, let me look into it and see.” Well, I looked into the financial requirements and luckily I qualified.&nbsp; I sent in my application on February 13 and the rest, as they say, is history. I was awarded the franchise on March 7.1851: What was your perception of franchising prior to becoming a franchisee, and what do you want people to know about franchising now that you are in it?Ma: When my oldest kids were in high school, they had so many extracurricular activities that we had no choice but to dine at fast-food restaurants. Our favorite places to go for dinner were Subway and McDonald’s. I always thought that they were busy and chaotic.&nbsp; The people were always in a rush.&nbsp; Nobody seemed happy most of the time.&nbsp;Our experience with Paris Baguette has always been very different. My two older kids grew up around it and it's always just so sweet and magical. Every time we step in a Paris Baguette, our eyes widen like we are transported to a magical world.&nbsp; The interior and the pastries are just so beautiful, it feels like therapy just looking at them. We are very, very biased towards Paris Baguette.1851:&nbsp;What made you pick this brand? What excites you most about this company?Ma:&nbsp;Working with the professional team has been a grand pleasure. As a project manager for an IT company, constructing and operating a bakery café is not within my skills or experience. However, from the franchisee evaluation committee to site selection and construction, everyone I worked with has been super professional and responsive.I've learned a great deal. Despite the costs involved, the experience of being a franchisee for Paris Baguette has been out of this world. It's a great learning process, and I feel very secure and supported through all the different processes. I'm thrilled and excited for the entire project and love the project team I get to work with.1851:&nbsp;What do you hope to achieve with your business? What are your plans for growth?&nbsp;Ma: My goal and my dream for this bakery align very well with that of the Paris Baguette: a neighborhood bakery that services the community. It's that feeling of always being welcomed.&nbsp; Remember the famous line from Cheers?&nbsp; “A place where everybody knows my name”. And we, over the years, have lost that, especially for myself. Working from home. I've lost that contact with my community. I basically lost all social connections. Thanks to Lehigh Valley Women of Adventure, I found my community, and it made me want to do something to really build and strengthen and enhance that community experience for my neighbors of the Lehigh Valley. So that's really my goal and dream — to have a sanctuary for my neighbors to gather and enjoy the exquisite pastry and the incredible coffee.&nbsp;1851:&nbsp;What is the one thing about your story you want us to know?Ma:&nbsp;I cannot take any credit for the site selection. It has to be something that God had in mind. I just happened to walk across His path and got His attention. The first site survey gave me a location beyond my dreams, right in downtown Bethlehem. Bethlehem was christened on Christmas Eve and built around the nativity story in 1741. It is one of the most famous Christmas cities in the country and has a pending application to be a UNESCO World Heritage site. Historical downtown Bethlehem is famous for its heavy foot traffic and numerous activities throughout the year, including the nation’s only free music festival, now in its 41st season. It is a community-centered, culturally thriving environment.The Hotel Bethlehem, the number-one-rated historical hotel in the United States for three years in a row, is only a block and half away. The site is a new $50 million development with two storefronts — a restaurant and a retail space — plus six levels, 205 residential units ready to rent in June. I couldn't dream of a better location.My goal is to be an integral part of historical downtown Bethlehem and be a landmark for the next generation. I want my younger children's generation to anchor their experience of downtown Bethlehem around the Paris Baguette as it brings people laughter, enjoyment, and pleasure.1851:&nbsp;What advice do you have for other people thinking about becoming a franchise owner?Ma:&nbsp;This is really something [where] you have to be hands on, you have to be invested and you have to have the passion for your locality. Throughout my life, I've always said that you have to follow your heart. If you have that passion — that fire in your heart — God will find you. God will find a way for that.But if you view something as a money making opportunity and you just want to do it to make a living, you might be successful, but you're just not going to build that community around you — that spirit which draws other people in. People might come to you for the product, but not for the spirit. So that's my advice, because Paris Baguette captured my heart and soul.I absolutely love Paris Baguette … and I sincerely, from the bottom of my heart, I invite all my neighbors, all my friends and all my acquaintances to come and join me and enjoy the presence of Paris Baguette, a sprinkle of tender sweetness, of love, and of shared joy.ABOUT PARIS BAGUETTE:&nbsp;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 160 locations in markets across the country, making them one of the premier franchise opportunities in their category. Paris Baguette’s primary mission, executed every day by their expert staff of bakers, cakers and baristas, is to provide guests with a warm, welcoming bakery café experience that creates joy for all. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=single-moms-sweet-success-lan-ma-brings-paris-baguette-to-bethlehem-pennsylvania-2726339" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ownaparisbaguette.com/</a>.

Paris Baguette Franchise Brings Sweet Treats to Bethlehem, PA

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Inspired by her children and the support of her local community, this dedicated single mother is excited to bring people "laughter, enjoyment and pleasure" through the neighborhood bakery café franchise.

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Single Mom's Sweet Success: Lan Ma Brings Paris Baguette to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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<a href="http://ownaparisbaguette.com">Paris Baguette</a>, the bakery café franchise brand with more than 4,000 units, is continuing their growth in Georgia with a new Atlanta-area café projected to open this July. Located at 4119 Lake Street in Alpharetta, the café will serve a wide variety of freshly baked breads and pastries, handcrafted beverages, and expertly made and decorated cakes. The Alpharetta café will be the second for franchisee Layne Alkaasamani, a pastry chef turned business owner who was drawn to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette/info">Paris Baguette</a> because of their culture.“What made it stand out for me was the culture. I really like the corner bakery feeling,” Alkaasamani told&nbsp;<a href="https://whatnow.com/atlanta/restaurants/paris-baguette-bringing-new-location-to-alpharetta-this-summer/">WhatNowAtlanta</a>. “It’s such a well-made franchise. We still have baked goods every morning. Even though it’s a franchise, it doesn’t have a franchise feel. We always try to give you that feeling of just a small corner bakery in your community.”As she continues to grow with the brand and bring the neighborhood bakery café experience to her community, Alkaasamani hopes to open two to three additional Georgia cafés.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://whatnow.com/atlanta/restaurants/paris-baguette-bringing-new-location-to-alpharetta-this-summer/">here</a>.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com">https://ownaparisbaguette.com</a> or&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette.">https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette.</a>&nbsp;

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The global bakery café franchise, which currently has nine cafés in Georgia, plans to open another in the Atlanta area with Layne Alkaasamani, who also operates the Kennesaw café.

WhatNowAtlanta: Paris Baguette Bringing New Location to Alpharetta This Summer

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MOONACHIE, N.J.&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/">Paris Baguette</a>, a top-ranked global bakery café franchise and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/paris-baguette/335793">#1 bakery café in the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®</a>, continued its strong growth trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, building momentum across the US and Canada through new openings, accelerated development activity and sustained guest demand.The brand has achieved six consecutive years of positive comparable sales and traffic growth, underscoring sustained guest demand and long-term system strength. In the first quarter of 2026, Paris Baguette delivered 31.21% year-over-year total sales growth, reinforcing strong systemwide performance.With more than 300 cafés operating across 29+ states and approximately 600 in active development, Paris Baguette is advancing toward and beyond its goal of 1,000 North American locations. Further demonstrating the strength of its model, the brand reports average unit volumes exceeding $3 million across its cafés (according to the brand’s 2026 FDD).This strong foundation is driving continued development momentum, including a 20% year-over-year increase in café openings and a 33% increase in lease signings compared to Q1 2025.Growth during the first quarter included the opening of a new Canadian café at Hillcrest Mall in Ontario, entry into Minnesota with its Hudson Road location and expansion into Jacksonville, Florida, where Paris Baguette received strong community responses in each new market. The brand also signed agreements supporting significant expansion across South Florida and Texas, while introducing Paris Baguette to Arkansas.Supporting its long-term growth strategy, Paris Baguette also broke ground on its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crbgroup.com/news/je-dunn-construction-crb-break-ground-on-first-paris-baguette-manufacturing-facility-in-u-s?utm_source=chatgpt.com">first North American manufacturing facility in Burleson, Texas</a>, a strategic investment designed to enhance operational efficiency and support the brand’s expanding footprint.The brand’s momentum continues to earn national recognition, including a No. 29 ranking on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500?type=multisearch&amp;data1=randomize:false,rankId:f500&amp;sort=f500&amp;sortMethod=global&amp;globalLimit=25">Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®</a>, a No. 1 ranking in the bakery café category, and inclusion on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prweb.com/releases/paris-baguette-ranked-no-112-in-2025-technomic-top-500-chain-restaurants-report-climbing-over-20-spots-from-prior-year-302548964.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurants Report</a> and 2026 Fast Casual Movers and Shakers ranking.“Our early growth in 2026 reflects both the strength of the Paris Baguette model and the continued demand for the neighborhood bakery café experience,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-tipton-0526324">Darren Tipton</a>. “We’re seeing strong momentum across new and existing markets, and we believe that positions us well for continued expansion throughout the year.”Looking ahead, Paris Baguette is continuing to scale globally while expanding its North American footprint, including development efforts in Mexico and targeted growth across Canada, with a focus on Québec, Ottawa, Montreal, British Columbia and Winnipeg. The brand expects to open more than 100 additional cafés in 2026, including its first drive-thru location, while entering 10 new markets.“We’ve kicked off 2026 with strong performance and recognition, and we’re not slowing down,” Tipton added. “We remain focused on delivering for our guests, supporting our franchisees and growing thoughtfully in the communities we serve.”ABOUT PARIS BAGUETTE: 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 300 locations in markets across North America, making them one of the premier franchise opportunities in their category. Paris Baguette’s primary mission, executed every day by their expert staff of bakers, cakers, and baristas, is to provide guests with a warm, welcoming bakery café experience that creates joy for all. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/">https://ownaparisbaguette.com/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The bakery café franchise continued their growth in Q1, driving development activity, expanding to new markets, and surpassing six consecutive years of positive comparable sales and traffic growth.

Paris Baguette Builds Q1 2026 Momentum With Year Over Year Growth, and Continued Expansion Across North America

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PHILADELPHIA&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="http://ownaparisbaguette.com">Paris Baguette</a> is celebrating a dual milestone in their North American expansion journey with the opening of their 300th U.S. café, which also serves as their first-ever U.S. airport café. Now open in Terminal C at the Philadelphia International Airport, the landmark café represents a defining moment in&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette/info">Paris Baguette</a>’s strategy to bring the neighborhood bakery café experience to high-traffic, nontraditional venues.&nbsp;The 300th U.S. café opening follows a year of incredible growth in which the brand opened 77 new cafés and awarded another 300 agreements for future development. Currently, Paris Baguette has over 600 total cafés in various stages of development, and momentum is only building, keeping them firmly on track to reach 1,000 U.S. cafés by 2030.“The opening of our 300th U.S. café at the Philadelphia International Airport is a testament to the incredible scalability and appeal of the Paris Baguette brand,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-tipton-0526324/">Darren Tipton</a>. “Expanding our footprint is exciting, but this is also a strategic milestone. By entering the airport space, we’re proving that the high-quality, artisan bakery experience can thrive in diverse environments, opening the door to serve a high volume of global travelers and entering a new phase of growth that includes expansion in nontraditional hubs.”The Philadelphia International Airport café will be operated by&nbsp;<a href="https://onsiteretailers.com/">Onsite Retailers</a>, the airport concessions company owned by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-roberts-0b8931179/">Terri</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-roberts-87a35730/">Sandy Roberts</a>. The couple brings extensive experience to the opening, with a portfolio that includes more than 90 units across over 10 airports in multiple categories.“We’re honored to be a part of this milestone with Paris Baguette, and we know it will be a valuable addition to the Philadelphia International Airport ecosystem. We’ve seen an explosion in culture surrounding bakeries,” Terri said. “Americans are moving away from packaged sweets and looking for real, artisan creations like the ones Paris Baguette is known for. Our goal has always been to bring the high-quality café experience into the airport, and Paris Baguette is the perfect fit for that vision.”According to Sandy, the brand’s existing recognition is another reason the concept makes sense for an airport setting.“We are very excited about the brand and believe their strong reputation will be appealing to the traveling public,” he said. “This is a brand guests already know and have experience with, and we are looking forward to bringing Paris Baguette to the Philadelphia International Airport.”As Paris Baguette continues their incredible national growth, the Philadelphia International Airport location will serve as a foundation for future travel hub developments, supporting an important shift beyond the traditional retail model and positioning Paris Baguette more firmly as a beloved global brand bringing warmth and joy in an entirely new context.ABOUT PARIS BAGUETTEParis 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 300 locations in markets across North America, making them one of the premier franchise opportunities in their category. Paris Baguette’s primary mission, executed every day by their expert staff of bakers, cakers, and baristas, is to provide guests with a warm, welcoming bakery café experience that creates joy for all. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/.">https://ownaparisbaguette.com/.</a>&nbsp;

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In addition to the 300-café milestone, the PHL café also represents Paris Baguette’s first-ever U.S. airport café and another key step on their path to 1,000 U.S. cafés by 2030.

Paris Baguette Celebrates Major U.S. Milestone with 300th Café Opening at Philadelphia International Airport

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In a recent episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paris-baguette-and-the-road-to-1-000-restaurants-with/id1448762355?i=1000750526071">“QSR Uncut” podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://ownaparisbaguette.com">Paris Baguette</a> Chief Development Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-scaccio-83728422">Nick Scaccio</a> sat down with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyklein14/">Danny Klein</a> to discuss the rapid growth the bakery café franchise has experienced across North America. When Scaccio joined the brand in 2020, there were 73 cafés in the U.S. Now, there are more than 290 cafés across the country with hundreds more in development.Scaccio attributes much of this momentum to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette/info">Paris Baguette’s</a> unique brand identity that prioritizes the highest quality across a range of freshly-made breads and pastries, fresh sandwiches and salads, handcrafted beverages, and both cake slices and whole cakes. With such diversity in the menu, Paris Baguette is relevant across all dayparts, from morning pastries and coffee to lunchtime grab-and-go items.Over the last few years, Paris Baguette has seen incredible growth, defying industry trends of stalled growth. Scaccio pointed to a people-first philosophy as the primary driver of this growth, emphasizing the importance of a strong partnership between the corporate team and local operators.“How genuine someone is about loving the brand is critical,” Scaccio said on the podcast. “So we talk openly about the menu, what they've tried, which franchise owners they've contacted, and how the conversations went. We meet in person, when and where possible … And then, if there are other businesses, we'll tour and spend time and even meet some members of their team. I think all of that is critical before entering an extremely long-term relationship. We take that very seriously, and we appreciate that our franchise owners do, too.”Looking ahead, Paris Baguette is showing no signs of slowing down. With a goal of reaching 1,000 U.S. units by 2030, Scaccio says he expects to have that number fully accounted for between open cafés and awarded development deals by the end of the quarter. As the franchise continues to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of communities across the country, they’re proving a focus on hospitality and execution remains key to success in competitive markets.Listen to the full podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paris-baguette-and-the-road-to-1-000-restaurants-with/id1448762355?i=1000750526071">here</a>.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com">https://ownaparisbaguette.com</a> or&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette.">https://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette.</a>&nbsp;

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As the bakery café franchise continues along a rapid growth trajectory, their people-first values and versatile, all-day menu are fueling steady success. 

QSR Uncut: Paris Baguette and the Road to 1,000 Restaurants, With CDO Nick Scaccio

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MOONACHIE, N.J.&nbsp;— Following a year of remarkable growth in 2025, including 77 new cafés opened and nearly 300 more awarded,&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/">Paris Baguette</a>, the global franchise with over 290 cafés across the U.S., will attend the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.multiunitfranchisingconference.com/">Multi-Unit Franchising Conference</a> March 24-27. As they continue to grow,&nbsp;<a href="http://1851franchise.com/parisbaguette/info">Paris Baguette</a> has remained committed to upholding the highest standards throughout the system, from initial franchisee onboarding to the in-café guest experience. MUFC represents another key opportunity for the brand to continue this growth and collaboration.“As a growing brand, it’s essential that we remain connected throughout our system and with other leaders in the industry,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-tipton-0526324">Darren Tipton</a>. “MUFC gives us an opportunity to continue building on our momentum, nurture collaboration both among our teams and with the broader multi-unit community, and highlight Paris Baguette as a leader in the industry and a prime opportunity for skilled multi-unit owners looking to grow their portfolios.”Over the course of the conference, Paris Baguette owners and leadership will have opportunities to hear from experts, gain new perspectives and weigh in on key topics for multi-unit franchisees. Topics include the guest experience, the meaning of value and service for today’s employees and consumers, financing for growth, and operations and profitability strategies.For Paris Baguette, which has emphasized franchisee engagement, support, and alignment as they grow, these conversations, workshops, and networking opportunities are another way to support healthy, long-term growth.“The people behind Paris Baguette are what make us who we are,” Tipton said. “Continuing to emphasize that personal aspect and leaning into a franchise-first model that recognizes the value of a clear, cohesive culture and a supported, satisfied franchisee base will be a key factor in our ongoing success.”In addition to strategic alignment across multiple levels of the Paris Baguette franchise system, Paris Baguette will also be hosting a booth at #2125 and #2123 to showcase their model, growth opportunities for prospective franchise owners, and hand out free samples.&nbsp;With strong momentum across North America and a format built for growth, Paris Baguette continues to stand out for entrepreneurs seeking a bakery café brand with both scale and neighborhood appeal.The Paris Baguette team will be available to discuss their industry-leading support, elevated café design, and growth opportunities across the country.For more information, visit the Paris Baguette team at Booth&nbsp;#2125 and #2123 or email kkeith@parisbaguette.com to schedule a meeting.ABOUT PARIS BAGUETTE: 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 290 locations in markets across North America, making them one of the premier franchise opportunities in their category. Paris Baguette’s primary mission, executed every day by their expert staff of bakers, cakers, and baristas, is to provide guests with a warm, welcoming bakery café experience that creates joy for all. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ownaparisbaguette.com/.">https://ownaparisbaguette.com/.</a>&nbsp;

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After opening 77 cafés and awarding nearly 300 more in 2025, the global bakery café franchise will connect with high-growth multi-unit owners and drive innovation and alignment throughout the system.

Single Mom's Sweet Success: Lan Ma Brings Paris Baguette to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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