Paris Baguette is a bakery café franchise with more than 4,000 units across the globe. The brand has plans to make its Canadian debut with a flagship location in Toronto in 2022, followed by another 100 locations across the rest of the country. Paris Baguette’s primary mission, executed every day by its expert staff of bakers, cakers and baristas, is to share moments of joy with customers to help them share moments of joy with their friends and family by providing world-class cakes, pastries, coffees, breads and other bakery café fare.

Quality. In a word, quality. Paris Baguette’s dedication to making sure every crumb of baked goods, every wisp of cake frosting and every drop of coffee spreads joy makes it the ideal setting for communities to gather with the simple pleasures of a homemade baked good. 

Opportunity. Right now, there’s a huge opportunity in the cafe segment because no one else is focused on authentic baked goods. Other chains have settled for a product made off-site or menus that have very little to do with a bakery. The former mom-and-pop bakeries that supplied cakes and cookies for family celebrations have disappeared. Paris Baguette  relies on old-world techniques, time-tested recipes and skilled craftsmen who know how to deliver the goods. 

Flexible formats. With a honed menu of bakery classics created by a team of pros, Paris Baguette’s streamlined operation is easier to manage than cafes that try to be all things to all people. Its store footprint is space-efficient, helping its franchisee stores get more revenue per square foot than larger chains.

The classic French café is more than the products it sells. It’s an experience. It’s there with a buttery croissant and expertly prepared cup of coffee in the morning. In Canada, the mom-and-pop shops that once were part of the fabric of a neighborhood have closed. Other chains in this category are not true bakeries, instead offering long menus and choosing to skip on-site baking. Paris Baguette, however, returns to the tradition of neighborhood bakeries who celebrate special occasions with decadent layer cakes and morning pastries that a grocery store cake cannot match.

As Paris Baguette begins to take off in Canada, franchisees can look to their American counterparts for inspiration. Currently, the brand has 90 stores in the United States and plans to open 1,000 by the end of the decade.

“The potential with Paris Baguette is endless,” said Helen Kim, who will open a location in Las Vegas.

Ai Lin, another soon-to-be Las Vegas franchisee, said “Paris Baguette is truly focused on how to expand into different markets across the country. And I want to be part of that growth.”

The brand offers entrepreneurs the chance to be a part of an easy-to-manage business model with a proven track record in countries around the world. For investors who want to manage a profitable business that expanded even during the recession, Paris Baguette is a golden opportunity. But for entrepreneurs who believe in forging community connections through the artistry and creativity of patisserie and pastry, this opportunity is a dream come true.

The total investment to franchise with Paris Baguette Canada ranges from $659,193 to $1,336,292, plus a $50,000 franchise fee. For more information on franchising with Paris Baguette, please visit: https://canada.parisbaguettefamily.com/