- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#61 Ranked #118 last year
- Initial investment
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$653K - $1.8M
- Units as of 2023
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3,826 2.9% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Paris Baguette
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Bakery Cafes, Baked Goods, Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants |
Founded | 1986 |
Parent Company | Paris Baguette Family Inc. |
Leadership | Darren Tipton, CEO |
Corporate Address |
137 W. Commercial Dr. Moonachie, NJ 07074 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1988 (36 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 125 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Asia, Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Canada |
# of Units | 3,826 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Paris Baguette franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$50,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$652,565 - $1,750,900 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$1,500,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$500,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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15% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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5% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Paris Baguette has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 829 hours |
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Classroom Training | 106 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Bakery Cafes in 2024
Best of the Best
Ranked #61 in 2024
Franchise 500
Ranked #86 in 2024
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Ranked #37 in 2023
Top Global Franchises
Ranked #1 in Bakery Cafes in 2022
Top Food Franchises
Ranked #17 in 2023
Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners
Ranked #131 in 2023
Top Franchises For Veterans
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