As of 2022, there are more than 750 Paul bakery/café restaurants of which 424 in France and over 300 in 46 other countries. The first bakery outside France was opened in 1985 in Barcelona. The first international franchise started in 1989 in Japan, with a bakery opened in Nagoya.
| Type | Private (SAS) |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fast casual/bakery-cafés |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Headquarters | Marcq-en-Barœul, France |
| Number of locations | 750+ (424 in France) |
Where are Paul bakeries located?
PAUL bakeries can now be found in 5 continents and over 45 countries, with 750+ bakeries in cities such as London, Washington, Dubai, Cairo, Tokyo and more! We are still family owned and still committed to the same time-honoured methods of production first laid down by Charlemagne Mayot.
Who are the holders of PAUL bakery?
The Holders opened their own bakery in Lille, in 1935. The Holders and their son Francis took over a better known bakery-pâtisserie owned by the Paul family, and kept the "Paul" name. Following the death of his father in 1958, Francis Holder took over the family bakery in Lille.
Who are Paul bakers?
Discover our passion to bake our way to a greener future… PAUL bakeries can now be found in 5 continents and over 45 countries, with 750+ bakeries in cities such as London, Washington, Dubai, Cairo, Tokyo and more! We are still family owned and still committed to the same time-honoured methods of production first laid down by Charlemagne Mayot.
What is the history of the PAUL bakery in Lille?
The installation in 1972 of a wood stove at the original Lille bakery proved so popular that, as the Paul chain expanded into French malls in Paris and other major French cities, it was incorporated into the general layout.
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The opening of our 15th PAUL le Café Coffee Shop
After opening in Libreville (Gabon) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) at the end of 2021, we kick off January 2022 for PAUL le Café with the launch of our fifteenth store at the L’Aire des Volcans d’Auvergne rest stop on the A71, in the heart of the volcanic region of the Auvergne, famous for its magnificient views of extinct volcanoes.
Record: a million meals saved at PAUL thanks to TOO GOOD TO GO
PAUL is a long-time partner of this App that helps to reduce food waste by offering fresh but unsold products at attractively modest prices. In January 2022, we hit the symbolic milestone of one million meals saved at PAUL, confirming that our network is the leading partner of Too Good to Go in the bakery/patisserie sector.
PAUL le café - The coffee shop à la française
With a new address and a brand new kind of store making its debut, PAUL le café at Montparnasse station represents a turning point in the history of PAUL bakeries.
How many countries are Paul Bakeries in?
PAUL bakeries can now be found in 5 continents and over 45 countries, with 750+ bakeries in cities such as London, Washington, Dubai, Cairo, Tokyo and more! We are still family owned and still committed to the same time-honoured methods of production first laid down by Charlemagne Mayot. PAUL WORLDWIDE. 2016.
Who took over the bakery in Lille?
The PAUL name is retained. Following the death of Julien Holder in 1958, Francis Holder takes over the family bakery, and a second bakery is opened in 1963. Francis Holder refurbishes the family bakery in Lille, installing a wood-fired oven and bakery that operates in full view of customers.
Who is the CEO of Paul International?
Francis Holder brings his children on board to continue the family story, appointing Maxime as CEO of PAUL International - the fifth generation, continuing the international expansion as well as focusing on PAUL’s social responsibilities. Discover our passion to bake our way to a greener future….
When did Charlemagne Mayot take over the bakery?
2019. 1889. It all starts in 1889 when Charlemagne Mayot takes over a small bakery in Croix, near Lille in the North of France. His son Edmond Mayot takes over the family business in 1908. Suzanne Mayot, Edmond's daughter, marries Julien Holder.
