Paris Baguette invests $160M to open bakery manufacturing plant in Texas

Paris Baguette invests $160M to open bakery manufacturing plant in Texas

March 6, 2025
The new 260,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for supplying Paris Baguette's growing network of cafés across North and Central America.

Paris Baguette has announced plans to open its first North American bakery manufacturing plant in Burleson, Texas. The company, which produces artisan pastries and breads, will invest $160 million into the project, creating 450 new jobs for the surrounding area. According to the company, the new 260,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for supplying Paris Baguette's growing network of cafés across North and Central America. To help support the project, the company will receive $14 million from local and state authorities. This includes $10 million from Burleson and Johnson County governments and tax benefits from Texas state officials. Construction on the new plant is expected to begin in summer 2025, with operations beginning in 2027. 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette, said, "This expansion marks a significant step forward in our mission to bring the Paris Baguette experience to even more communities. 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."

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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