Global bakery café franchise Paris Baguette aims to open its 400th bakery café in North America this year, driven by plans for 150 new locations.
The expansion plan covers entry into ten additional US states, as well as new locations in Canadian provinces and territories.
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The company has also outlined a growth path aimed at taking its North American network to more than 1,000 sites by 2030.
According to the company, 2025 marked its “most successful year to date”.
During the year, Paris Baguette opened 77 new bakery cafés, with 14 of those launches taking place in December. It also reported signing 101 leases and close to 300 development agreements last year.
Alongside its retail growth, the chain has started work on its first manufacturing facility in North America, located in Burleson, Texas.
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In late 2025, Paris Baguette appointed Zac Sulma as chief operating officer. In this role, he is tasked with refining operational processes and bolstering support for franchise operators across the network.
The company stated that it has recorded more than five consecutive years of positive comparable sales growth and expects the performance achieved in 2025 to provide a platform for further progress in 2026.
Paris Baguette CEO Darren Tipton said: “We’re heading into 2026 from a position of incredible strength, supported by an enhanced infrastructure and a pipeline that shows no signs of slowing down.
“Our focus remains on nourishing the communities we serve and spreading joy with each interaction, and we look forward to our continued growth with franchise partners who share our priorities.”
As part of its ongoing rollout, Paris Baguette plans to open a new bakery café in Bellevue, Washington, on 31 January.
