
Paris Baguette Franchise Named Top 500 Chain Restaurant
Paris Baguette was ranked No. 133 on Technomic’s 2024 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, climbing nearly 30 spots from its 2023 ranking.
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Paris Baguette was ranked No. 133 on Technomic’s 2024 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, climbing nearly 30 spots from its 2023 ranking.

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“With 66 signings, 20 openings and almost 50 more cafés in various stages of construction, we’re climbing toward the goal of 64 cafés opened this year, and we see a pathway to get there,” explained Mark Mele, chief development officer at Paris Baguette.

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