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Paris Baguette opens 7th Ohio cafe in Hilliard as U.S. push hits 300-plus locations
The franchisee, a 26-year tech veteran, is co-owning the cafe with his daughter. The chain aims for 1,000 North American locations by 2030 from its current 300-plus base.
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Paris Baguette opened its newest U.S. bakery cafe in Hilliard, Ohio on Aug. 20, the seventh location in the state and part of a broader expansion push that aims to hit 1,000 North American locations by 2030.
The cafe at 5139 Raglan St. in Dublin, Ohio – just outside Hilliard – is operated by franchise owner Ravi Allipuram and his daughter Svanika, who co-owns the business. The father-daughter duo turned a childhood bake-sale idea into a brick-and-mortar shop, Allipuram said.
“The first time we walked into a Paris Baguette, we knew it was the right fit for our family,” Allipuram said. “From the welcoming atmosphere and smiling team members to the quality and craftsmanship behind every pastry, we were inspired by the experience.”
Allipuram spent 26 years in technology and real estate before making the leap. His daughter Svanika, fresh out of college, pushed the family toward the bakery business. The pair plan to run the cafe hands-on, Allipuram said.
The company now operates more than 300 bakery cafes across North America, with 4,000-plus locations globally. Paris Baguette CEO Darren Tipton said the brand is “on a mission to re-establish the neighborhood bakery cafe as the heart of the community across the U.S.”