Paris Baguette plans first North American manufacturing facility
Bakery and cafe chain Paris Baguette is investing in its supply chain in a big way.
The company is set to break ground on its first North American bakery manufacturing plant this summer: a 260,000-sq.-ft. facility in Burleson, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth. The new plant will serve as a “vital hub” for supplying Paris Baguette’s growing network of cafés across North and Central America. Currently, most of the chain’s bakery facilities are located in South Korea, where the company was founded.
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 the state of Texas. The plant will create 450 new jobs, making Paris Baguette North America one of the top five employers in the county. It is expected to be completed in 2027.
The announcement comes on the heels of Paris Baguette eyeing “100 or more” new cafe openings in 2025, with new markets including Connecticut, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Indiana, Idaho, Delaware, Guam and Puerto Rico. Last year, the company awarded 163 franchises and opened 51 new cafes.
“This expansion marks a significant step forward in our mission to bring the Paris Baguette experience to even more communities,” said Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette. “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.”
[READ MORE: Paris Baguette revamps app, online ordering, rewards program]
Founded in South Korea in 1988, Paris Baguette operates more than 4,000 units around the globe and more than 200 in the United States.
