Moonachie-based Paris Baguette, a bakery café concept with over 200 cafés open
across the U.S. and Canada, wrapped up an extraordinary 2024 marked by unprecedented
growth and achievements and is eyeing more locations in 2025!
The bakery added 163 franchises last year and opened 51 new cafes. It has also entered five new states, including opening its first location in Hawaii.
According to CEO Darren Tipton There is “a true pathway” to 100 or more cafés opening across North America in 2025 as the team prepares to expand its presence to over 35 states.
Paris Baguette’s strategic expansion and focus on quality positions the brand for a breakthrough year in 2025. They aim to award 200 more franchises and open over 100 new cafés across North America, including new markets like Connecticut, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Indiana, Idaho, Delaware, Guam and Puerto Rico. The goal is to surpass 300 cafes in the U.S. & Canada and continue to solidify their position as North America’s neighborhood bakery café.
“The growth we saw last year was truly remarkable, and I firmly believe that our success is driven by our people-first approach,” Tipton said. “By strengthening our C-level leadership team and focusing on comprehensive support systems, we’ve created a solid foundation for sustainable growth while maintaining the high-quality guest experience that defines Paris Baguette.”
Paris Baguette has shown consistent performance in guest satisfaction and sales, doubling their loyalty member base year over year. The brand has achieved 16 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth, approaching half a billion dollars in sales last year.
“As we continue our growth trajectory, we remain steadfast in our commitment to being the true neighborhood bakery café,” Tipton said. “With freshly baked pastries and breads, artisan cakes and made to order beverages, we’re proud to fill a vital role in communities across the U.S. and Canada, bringing the authentic bakery experience to life for our guests every day.”
Recognized for its coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and other offerings, Paris Baguette has reported 16 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth, nearing half a billion dollars in sales last year.
Paris Baguette’s exceptional growth was noted with its outstanding placement on Entrepreneur’s 46th Annual 2025 Franchise 500 list. Holding the #1 spot in the Bakery Franchise Category, Paris Baguette climbed an impressive 19 places overall, ranking at #42.
