Soon, you won’t need to fly to Paris to enjoy the real flavors of European cafés.
Paris Baguette is coming to DFW, thanks to Rahul and April Rai, who have secured the development of four franchise locations. The cafés will offer a variety of premium cakes, pastries, coffees, breads, and other French-inspired bakery fare.
The Dallas Express visited with franchise development owner Rahul Rai to learn more about the promised culinary experience that will transport visitors to the streets of Paris. Paris Baguette is a global cafe franchise with over units worldwide. In 2015, the brand expanded into the United States and has since established more than 150 locations in various markets across the country, per the company’s website. Paris Baguette aims to have bakery cafés in the United States by 2030.
Paris Baguette’s team includes highly skilled bakers, baristas, and pastry chefs who work to achieve their primary mission: to provide world-class French-inspired bakery eats. Their menu features an assortment of pastries, cakes, bread, coffee, and more. 4,000 Paris Baguette’s ability to offer genuine baked goods using quality ingredients and a skilled team caught Rai’s attention, not knowing it was a franchise at the time. He and his wife were fully on board once he realized he could offer this concept to others in DFW. 1,000 At each Paris Baguette location, bakers prepare the night before and start baking at 3 a.m. the following morning to provide fresh croissants and other baked goods for visitors when their business doors open at 7 a.m., explained Rai.
The “Nothing is held over from day to day. Everything is made and served fresh from scratch daily,” he said. “You can tell the quality simply in one bite.” Rai explained that due to its numerous locations, Paris Baguette has the purchasing power to obtain the highest-quality ingredients.
“No one should be buying bread with an expiration date of two months. No bread should be good after two days. So much of what Americans eat is full of preservatives. Paris Baguette does not do this, so we know we are giving our customers healthier, fresher-made items,” he said.
Paris Baguette is also well-known for its cakes. Rai shared that a New York location sold around 2,000 freshly baked cakes for Mother’s Day last year. “That is how much people love Paris Baguette cakes,” he said.
Rai said that the cakes from Paris Baguette are very popular and often sold out. They are not too sweet like American cakes and have authentic flavors.
Rai explained that Paris Baguette locations have live theater where visitors can watch the pastry chefs making the cakes. He mentioned that the cakes are not only delicious but also considered art, with a lot of pride put into their creation.
Rai added that Paris Baguette also provides catering services, offering bite-sized pastries and drinks for corporate events and individual parties.
Rai pointed out that Paris Baguette caters to everyone, offering coffee to fresh smoothies. He described the European atmosphere as cozy and inviting, whether you're gathering inside or taking something to go.
Rai also mentioned that he is excited about working with the communities in each location, and plans to include events such as baking classes for children and adults.
Rai's first of four locations will be off Stacy Road at the entrance of the Allen Premium Outlets. Construction will start no later than the beginning of May, with an expected opening 3-4 months after construction begins. The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The remaining three locations that Rai will be opening are in Mansfield, Arlington, and McKinney.
Rai mentioned that you can have the same quality pastry experience that you had in France at Paris Baguette, bringing joy and quality to everyone.
Soon, there will be no need to travel to Paris to enjoy the authentic flavors of European cafés. Thanks to Rahul and April Rai, Paris Baguette is coming to DFW. The Grand Prairie couple will be developing four franchise locations, each offering a variety of world-class cakes, pastries, coffees, breads, and other items.
Paris Baguette locations have “live theater,” explained Rai, where visitors can see the pastry chefs making the cakes. “It is not only delicious but also art. A lot of pride goes into their work.”
Paris Baguette also offers catering, added Rai, explaining that they can provide bite-sized pastries and drinks for corporate events and individual parties.
Rai noted that Paris Baguette offers something for everyone, from coffee to fresh smoothies. The European feel is cozy and inviting, whether you’re gathering or grabbing something to go.
Additionally, Rai noted that he looks forward to working with the communities in each location, incorporating events such as baking classes for children and adults.
Rai’s first of four locations will be off Stacy Road at the entrance of the Allen Premium Outlets. Construction will begin no later than the first part of May, with an anticipated opening 3-4 months after construction begins. Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The remaining three locations Rai will be opening are in Mansfield, Arlington, and McKinney.
“You can have the same quality pastry experience that you had in France at Paris Baguette. We can give everyone this joy and quality,” said Rai.
