Le Macaron Franchise

An Elite, Award-Winning French Bakery Franchise Specializing in Macaron, Cakes and Pastries

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Little taste of France: pastry display case, gelato, and making macarons

Say Bonjour! to your new French Bakery Franchise

Le Macaron Franchise brings the authentic experience of a French pastry shop to locations across the U.S. We specialize in high-quality macarons, French pastries, gelato, and gourmet chocolates. Our franchise model includes a centralized baking process, ensuring consistency and quality across all locations. This allows franchise owners to focus on growing their business while maintaining the standards that set us apart in the industry.

Thank you for your interest in Le Macaron French Pastries® Franchise

We’re excited you’ve taken the first step – whether you are a first-time entrepreneur looking to start your journey of business ownership or a seasoned investor looking to add our scalable models to your portfolio.

Le Macaron French Bakery Franchise Story

Le Macaron Founders

Rosalie Guillem and Audrey Saba are the founders of Le Macaron Franchise. They have made it their mission to capture the French spirit in each and every one of their delicacies. They have spent months working with a French-trained pastry chef, and together they selected the finest quality ingredients to create a true French macaron; a true mouthful of heaven.

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Why Own a Cake Franchise

Top reasons to take this business opportunity

1

Authentic French pastries

Our products practically sell themselves while our Franchise Owners love to provide their guests with an unforgettable experience.

2

Simple operations

We have the best Chef Pattisier in the business and his team, who handles all of the baking and preparation, and so all pastries are then delivered to each location.

3

Revenue streams

Le Macaron French Pastries® offers several revenue streams for Franchise Owners to take advantage of, including our core streams of macarons, gift boxes, and catering.

4

Multiple business models

With numerous options to expand and scale, we offer Traditional Pastry Shop at around 800-1000sqft, Permanent Kiosk, Mobile Kiosk, and Food Trucks!

5

Training and support

While prior experience in the foodservice or retail industries is beneficial, it is not a requirement. If you are coachable and willing to learn, we can train you!

6

Family oriented

Within our system, we have many husband-wife teams, parents and their children, or siblings who have started the business together.

Authentic Experience

What Makes Us Unique to Customers?

Current Insights on the Macaron Franchise Industry

The potential of the U.S. baking and pastry franchise industry

Increased demand for pastries and baked goods has inspired robust market activity over the past few years. This fragmented landscape paves the way for breakout brands like Le Macaron French Pastries® who are seeking a piece of this industry’s pie (or macaron cake) – with a little extra room for those willing to explore multi-unit options.

Specialty retail cafe bakeries are primed to satisfy a growing preference for more complex flavors and textures.  As these concepts continue to reshape the U.S. industry, market potential is extremely promising. Despite the changing industry landscape, opportunity remains a staple ingredient.

$30 billion

Bakery Industry

5.8%

Industry Growth Rate
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Investment Opportunity and Revenue Potential

Why Can Le Macaron French Pastries Be a Smart Investment?

Le Macaron French Pastries can be the right investment opportunity for potential owners who want to guide the future of the bakery café industry.

Investing In Le Macaron: store interior and exterior

The initial investment range for a traditional pastry shop or permanent kiosk ranges between

$154,180 – $454,000

The average initial investment range for a Le Macaron French Pastries® mobile kiosk is between

$91,730 – $139,500

And the average initial investment range for a food truck is between

$166,530 – $200,560

Our Education Process

Here’s what to expect when you start the franchising process.

1

INITIAL CALL

We’ll get to know each other further and answer your initial questions.

2

FDD REVIEW

We’ll go over questions you have or any clarifications that you need after you have read the FDD.

3

FOUNDER CALL

Meet Rosalie Guillem, CEO and Co-Founder of Le Macaron on Zoom. Get to know one another and assess if there is a culture fit.

4

PEER REVIEW

Speak with Franchise Owners to learn about their operation and experience.

5

DISCOVERY DAY

Visit with us at our flagship location in Sarasota, tour our confectionery, and meet the team that will be supporting you if you are granted a franchise and accept.

6

FRANCHISE AWARDED

Sign a franchise agreement. Schedule a Welcome Call to start onboarding and site selection.

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Le Macaron Franchise Owner Requirements

Are you an owner-operator, investor, or entrepreneur?

We are entrepreneurial in spirit and love working with people who think and dream big. We are always interested in speaking with area developers, but unlike other franchise concepts in the United States, Le Macaron French Pastries also welcomes first-time entrepreneurs!

For candidates applying for a single unit agreement, you should have:

  • a high credit score
  • liquid capital of $75,000 or more and a net worth of over $250,000

For candidates applying for multiple units, the requirements in terms of both professional backgrounds, skill sets, and financials are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Our Patisserie Shop

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Hear From Our Franchise Owners

Listen to what a few of them have to say!

Ready To Start?

Contact us today to inquire about how you can become a Le Macaron Franchisee.