Paris Baguette, the Moonachie-based bakery café franchise known for its artisan, handcrafted pastries and breads, announced it is investing in a bakery manufacturing plant in Burleson, Texas.
This major milestone in the bakery’s North American expansion is a key step in strengthening its supply chain as the brand continues its aggressive growth across the U.S. and Canada.
The facility is set to break ground this summer, with completion expected in 2027.
Spanning 260,000 square feet the facility will supplying Paris Baguette’s growing network of cafés across North and Central America.
With an investment of $160 million from Paris Baguette North America, the project is also receiving $14 million in support from local and state authorities, including $10 million from Burleson and Johnson County governments and tax benefits from Texas state officials.
The plant will create 450 new jobs, making Paris Baguette North America one of the top five employers in the county.
“This expansion marks a significant step forward in our mission to bring the Paris Baguette experience to even more communities,” Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette said. “With this new facility, we are not only reinforcing our supply chain but also ensuring that we can continue offering the best in class, high-quality baked goods to our growing base of loyal guests. We are incredibly grateful for the support of Burleson, Johnson County and the state of Texas in making this vision a reality.”
Paris Baguette has been on a remarkable growth trajectory, wrapping up 2024 with record-breaking achievements. The brand awarded 163 new franchises and opened 51 new cafés last year, setting the stage for an ambitious 2025. With 78 leases already signed for the upcoming year, Paris Baguette is on track to surpass 100 new café openings, expanding its footprint to over 35 states.
Paris Baguette opened 5 cafes in New Jersey alone in 2024 and has another 9 projected to open by the end of 2025.
“As we continue to expand, our focus remains on creating welcoming bakery cafés where guests can enjoy freshly baked pastries, artisan cakes and made-to-order beverages,” Tipton said. “We are excited for what the future holds and look forward to bringing Paris Baguette to even more communities in the coming years.
