The bakery café outlet Paris Baguette has opened at 3333 Crompond Road in the Yorktown Heights shopping center housing BJ’s Wholesale Club. Local officials and Paris Baguette CEO Darren Tipton were on hand for an August 8 ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the formal opening. The store had first opened its doors on July 25.
Paris Baguette is a bakery café operation that says it has more than 4,000 units globally. It first franchised in the U.S. in 2015 and reports having awarded 163 franchises in 35 states.
“We are reestablishing the neighborhood bakery-café as the heart of the community throughout North America,” said Tipton during the Yorktown ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The outlets feature a host of items including freshly baked pastries and breads, cookies, artisan cakes and made to order beverages.
The company says the cost for a franchisee open a location involves a $727,000 to $1,825,000 initial investment including a $50,000 franchise fee.
Paris Baguette was founded in 1988 by Hur Young-in, founder of the company SPC Group, a South Korean subsidiary of Shani Co., Ltd. Paris Baguette has reported operating in 10 countries including South Korea, China, France and the U.S. Its first location was reported to have been in Seoul, South Korea.
“I’ve been in Europe many times because my daughter lives there, and this place is very European,” said Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman during the August 8 event. “The cakes, the pastries, everything is light, airy and delicious. We’re happy that Yorktown is becoming the destination for businesses like Paris Baguette and for people who want to come into a great community because you bring jobs.”
The new Paris Baguette has about 50 employees with more hiring expected. There are two other Paris Baguette locations in Westchester County, one at 1771 Central Ave. in Yonkers and the other 385 Central Ave. in Hartsdale.
“There have been so many other businesses that have recognized the success of Yorktown, and the value that Yorktown brings,” said deputy Supervisor Sergio Esposito. “I had the caramel latte, hot with skim milk, and it was absolutely delicious. Everybody should try it.”
