US-based French pastry maker Le Macaron French Pastries has announced plans to expand its presence in the country by opening ten new franchises.

The proposed French patisserie locations will be opened in Tucson, Gaithersburg, New York, Columbus, Tarpon Springs, Pembroke Pines, Long Beach, Sacramento and New Port Beach.

Le Macaron also revealed that a third Le Macaron café is anticipated to open in Nashville, Tennessee.

New Le Macaron franchise owners Gary and Stacy Haggart will open the first three cafés in Tuscon, Arizona, in the coming months.

The cafe will be located at 260 E Congress Street in downtown Tucson and aims to provide the community with authentic French macarons and pastries.

Gary Haggart said: "Not many cafes or bakeries can say their macarons are freshly prepared daily by French chefs.

"Tucson is a diverse, sophisticated market that is perfect for the Parisian café Le Macaron experience."

Furthermore, Le Macaron said it is on track to meet its target of opening 80 franchise units by the end of this year.

The brand currently has 76 franchise units in various phases of development across the US.

Le Macaron French Pastries spokesperson Greg Guillem said: "Le Macaron is fuelling America's growing love affair with macarons, resulting in a constant stream of inquiries from investors and entrepreneurs.

"We are on track to increase our total number of units to 80 by the end of this year."

Le Macaron's menu features freshly made macarons, pastries, gelato, coffee, gourmet chocolates, cakes, éclairs and European-style beverages.

Its macarons are available in more than 20 flavours.