Paris Baguette to Expand U.S. Footprint in Golden State, Four New Locations Coming to Northern California in 2016

Santa Clara, Calif. – The premier baking franchise with more than 3,700 worldwide locations, Paris Baguette, is targeting the Golden State for growth. With 11 locations already open and operating throughout Northern California, the iconic baked goods concept has announced plans to open an additional four locations through strategic franchise partnerships in cities across the East Bay area and South Bay peninsula area in 2016.

With over 70 years of experience in the baking industry internationally, Paris Baguette first debuted in the United States in 2005 and began franchising in August 2015. Franchisee Joshua Kim has signed the first franchise lease in Northern California and will be opening his location at 1698 Hostetter Road Unit N in San Jose this April. He looks forward to sharing similar success experienced by locations in the Santa Clara and Palo Alto markets.

With an annual growth rate of 5.8% and annual revenue of $7 billion, nearly 300,000 jobs were created in the baking industry in California alone. With an established presence in California, 25 corporate locations, Paris Baguette is eager to expand its franchise footprint in a tremendously appealing market with high-density like Northern California.

“The baking industry has outperformed the overall food sector since the recession, and we have enjoyed steady development and growth since our introduction into the United States 10 years ago as a result,” said Larry Sidoti, chief development officer of Paris Baguette. “We look forward to long-lasting partnerships with franchisees like Kim as we begin scouting sites to bring additional locations across the Golden State, sharing our superior products with residents for years to come.”

With proprietary dough that is lighter, more airy, and less sweet than typical dough, Paris Baguette’s products offer guests a unique and sophisticated taste. The fast casual bakery provides its higher quality, value-driven experience through a combination of self-serve stations and counter-order in all locations.

Traditional locations average 1,800 square feet to 2,500 square feet, but Paris Baguettes can also be found in non-traditional venues such as airports, hotels and casinos.

Featuring high quality baked goods, savory eats and beverages, Paris Baguette currently has 45 U.S. locations stretching from the West Coast to the East Coast. Worldwide, the company has over 3,700 locations throughout South Korea, China, Singapore, Vietnam and France. Further expansion plans across the United States, through franchising, will focus on 17 key target markets including continued development throughout California and the Northeast. Eight corporate locations are also projected to open in 2016.

For more information visit: www.parisbaguetteusa.com. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit: http://parisbaguettefamily.com/home/franchise-information/

About Pairs Baguette

Paris Baguette was born out of a concept which first began in Korea in 1945. As the company grew, it adapted to people’s ever-expanding palates, and the focus on premium baked goods led to the founding of Paris Baguette in 1988. Specializing in French-inspired recipes, the company uses proprietary dough that is lighter, more airy and less sweet than traditional dough to create decadent desserts, in addition to its offerings of coffee and small sandwiches. Currently Paris Baguette has more than 3,700 locations in South Korea, China, Singapore, Vietnam and the United States. After reaching 43 locations spanning the West Coast to the East Coast, Paris Baguette began franchising in 2015 and now has 45 locations with a projected 350 additional stores by 2020.