Grand Opening of Paris Baguette Phoenix on January 11th

The Phoenix development is being led by franchisees Sam Yoon, along with friend and business partner, Thomas Park. Yoon was already a successful business owner in Korea, with several entrepreneurial ventures under his belt. Yoon now owns five locations in the greater Los Angeles area, but he isn’t stopping there. Yoon reached out to his friend Thomas Park with the idea of opening additional locations in Arizona.

Together, the two acquired the Paris Baguette café in Scottsdale, AZ in April of 2024, as they were in development for the new location opening in Phoenix. Yoon and Park will continue their growth with the brand with a planned location in Chandler projected to open in Summer 2025. With an additional location in development they plan to bring their total to four by the end of next year.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring Paris Baguette to Phoenix. This city is rapidly growing and has a thriving food scene, making it the perfect place for a brand like Paris Baguette, which has such a universal appeal,” said Park. “I’ve been fortunate enough to witness firsthand how the Paris Baguette concept resonates with diverse communities, and I know Phoenix will embrace it just as warmly.

With the success we’ve had in Scottsdale and the energy around our new location, we’re confident this is just the beginning. We’re excited to grow alongside this vibrant community and share our love for Paris Baguette with them!”

“We’re on a mission to re-establish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community and we’re excited to see Sam and Thomas bring this to life in their local trade area,” said Darren Tipton, Chief Executive Officer of Paris Baguette. “In our cafes we like to say, ‘Happy to see you. Happier to serve you.’ And we know Sam and Thomas will wholeheartedly embrace this approach in their neighborhood.”