Paris Baguette Makes Idaho Debut with New Café in Meridian

Military and Law Enforcement veteran and franchise owner Jay Kim opens the brand's first Idaho bakery café at The Village at Meridian.

MERIDIAN, Idaho, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris Baguette, a global bakery café known for its artisan pastries, cakes, breads and handcrafted beverages, today celebrated the opening of its first Idaho location at 3395 E. Longwing Lane, Suite 150, in Meridian's The Village at Meridian. The opening marks a significant milestone for the growing brand as it enters the Gem State for the first time, bringing its signature bakery café experience to the Boise-area community.

Owned and operated by military and law enforcement veteran and entrepreneur Jay Kim, the new café offers Meridian guests a selection of freshly baked pastries, breads, cakes, sandwiches and handcrafted beverages in a welcoming neighborhood setting. The café is located within The Village at Meridian, one of the Treasure Valley's premier shopping and dining destinations, giving Paris Baguette an opportunity to become part of a growing community hub.

For Jay, opening Paris Baguette's first Idaho location represents both an entrepreneurial milestone and an opportunity to serve his new community.

"Opening the first Paris Baguette in Idaho is an incredible honor, and I'm excited to introduce this brand to the Meridian community," said Jay Kim, Paris Baguette franchise owner. "My military experience taught me the importance of discipline, teamwork and serving others, and those values have carried with me into entrepreneurship. I'm looking forward to building a team, welcoming our neighbors and creating a place where people can come together over great food, coffee and hospitality. We're thrilled to finally open our doors and become part of the Meridian community."

The Meridian café opening marks the first Paris Baguette location in Idaho, expanding the brand into another U.S. market as it continues its North American growth. With more than 4,000 locations worldwide and more than 300 bakery cafés across North America, Paris Baguette is continuing to expand its footprint through partnerships with local entrepreneurs. The brand has set a goal of reaching 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada by 2030.

"We're on a mission to re-establish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community across the U.S., and we're excited to see Jay bring this to life in his local trade area," said Darren Tipton, Chief Executive Officer of Paris Baguette. "In our cafes we like to say, 'Happy to see you. Happier to serve you.' And we know Jay will wholeheartedly embrace this approach in his neighborhood."

About Paris Baguette

With a projected 1,000 bakery cafés in North America by 2030, Paris Baguette is on a mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community. Paris Baguette serves craveable baked and brewed treats and creates warm and welcoming experiences through a blend of gracious service, expert craftsmanship, and community connections. From decisions made behind a desk to smiles offered behind a counter, the desire to spread joy and make the world a happier place drives everything we do. Being a neighborhood bakery café means caring about those around us and finding ways to make a real impact. We do so through our "Love Baked In" programs that bring to life our commitment to serving local communities through various charitable programs and initiatives. Paris Baguette is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences and a network of successful franchisee relationships. For information and to find the Paris Baguette location closest to you, please visit www.parisbaguette.com.

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