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SARASOTA, Fla. — Le Macaron French Pastries finds itself in the enviable position of being the #1 Macaron franchise in the country, and they know exactly who to thank for the achievement.
On Saturday, September 2, Le Macaron co-owners Rosalie Gulliem and Audrey Saba are expressing gratitude for the franchisees and dedicated owners who have worked tirelessly to make Le Macaron the #1 Macaron franchise in the United States.
“We are reaching out and congratulating all of our franchisees for their hard work and commitment,” said Guillem. “We appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit of our franchisees, as they are integral to our success. We simply could never have achieved our ranking of the #1 macaron franchise in the country without them!”
Franchise Appreciation Day is recognized every year on the Saturday before Labor Day. The official national day is observed to educate consumers about local franchises and how they can patronize and support them. Entrepreneurs and investors also learn how to succeed in business through the power of franchising.
Founded in 2009, Le Macaron treats customers to a Parisian-style café experience with authentic, premium macarons and pastries prepared daily by French-trained chefs. The family-owned business began franchising in 2012 and currently operates nearly 70 stores nationwide from Florida to California. The company is creating lucrative opportunities for franchisees by targeting high traffic areas where customers can enjoy delicious, authentic macarons, gourmet chocolates, French gelato, European-style coffee, and other classic French pastries.
Le Macaron openings slated for 2023 include Columbus, Ohio, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Sacramento, California, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, New York, and Miami. Franchisees Natalia Mejia and Camito Beltran are preparing to open their store at RIO Lakefront in Gaithersburg, Maryland, while owners Sanjam and Karam Chawla are in the process of opening a mobile kiosk at International Plaza in Tampa. All franchisees are reaping rewards based on growing interest in macarons that is trending throughout the U.S. Pastry and bakery experts project sales of macarons will top $1.54 billion this year and more than double to $3.17 billion by 2030.
“We have nearly 20 franchises in various stages of development,” stated Guillem. “We continually offer support and guidance to our owners to help them succeed every step of the way.”
Guillem added that Le Macaron looks for potential franchisees who embrace the challenges of running a business and love interacting with customers. She added that franchisees say they enjoy welcoming guests and families who are vacationing, or locals who are dropping by for special occasions or to check out the latest flavors.
“At all of our locations, our goal is for guests to slow down and savor the moment by relishing the simple pleasures, such as sharing macarons or a coffee together. We deeply appreciate all of our franchisees who strive to offer their guests the Le Macaron experience,” Guillen said.
Le Macaron was named to the FranServe 2022 Fran-Tastic 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the country. For more information, visit http://lemacaron-us.com
About Le Macaron French Pastries
Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 64 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on Inc. 5,000 2016, #17 on the 2019 Top Emerging Franchise List as well as ranking on the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and holds a No. 9 ranking in the baked goods category.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — real hot yoga, emerging hot yoga franchise concept, continues to expand their franchise footprint, with the announcement of 3 new awarded units. Their new locations will include Dallas, Phoenix, and a 5th northern New Jersey studio, in Essex County. In total, this brings the brand to have 15 locations, including their 6 corporately owned studios.
The brand has been steadily building their franchisee family, since awarding their 1st franchise in March 2021. While the excitement of expansion certainly exists, real hot yoga continues to be laser focused on pinpointing who franchises are awarded to.
One of the brand’s Founding Partners, Aaron Goodman, says, “Would we love to see a real hot yoga in every neighborhood, and have the opportunity to reach as many people as we can through yoga? – of course! Are we going to award a franchise to anyone who can afford it, happens to enjoy yoga, or is looking for a side hustle? – No, we aren’t going to do that. While we are conservative in cost, compared to some other brands in our space, we recognize this might be someone’s life savings, and we don’t take that lightly at all. We also want to protect the integrity of our brand, so opening up, just to shut down, isn’t good for anyone. With that in mind, we vet our candidates heavily. This is a serious investment, for candidates who are ready to work, have strong management skills, and are committed to the success of their location. If all those boxes are checked and you have a passion for helping others, this can be a high revenue earning opportunity for the right person. Having a great time, and enjoying the community you’ll build, is a great added benefit of working in the health and wellness space.”
About real hot yoga:
real hot yoga opened its first location in 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee by founding owners- Cindy Coats, Aaron Goodman and Jeff Morin. The company quickly found its niche as a high energy yoga fitness studio and opened several locations since 2012, bringing their total of units to 6 Corporate locations and 9 Franchised Units.
Corporate and franchised locations, to date include- Knoxville, TN; Johnson City, TN; Farragut, TN; Englewood, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Ridgewood, NJ; Montvale, NJ; Myrtle Beach Sayebrook; SC; Myrtle Beach Magnolia Row, SC; Kenosha, WI; and Suwanee, GA. Coming soon- South Jordan, Utah; Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, TX and Essex County, NJ.
real hot yoga currently has many attractive territories available for single and multiple unit franchisees to develop. With low startup costs, and unparalleled support of the founding owners- a franchisee can reap the benefits of learning how to follow a business model that has been proven successful in various sized cities and markets and continue to positively impact lives across the country.
For more information on franchising, please email franchise@realhotyoga.net , visit https://realhotyoga.net/franchise/ or call Jeff Morin at 513-226-4632.
#1 Macaron Franchise Poised to Meet Year-End Goal of 80 Units in the U.S.
SARASOTA, Fla. — Le Macaron, the leading French Pastries and Macaron franchise in the United States, announced it is on track to meet its year-end goal of 80 franchise units following remarkable growth in 2002 and an impressive first quarter in 2023 with multiple franchise openings. As the #1 macaron franchise with 76 units nationwide in various stages of development, the popular French patisserie will open 10 new locations this summer in Tucson, Gaithersburg, New York, Columbus, Tarpon Springs, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL, and three California stores in Long Beach, Sacramento, and New Port Beach. In addition, the company reported a third Le Macaron café is slated to open in Nashville.
“We are pleased that our growth plans are exceeding expectations,” said Le Macaron spokesperson Greg Guillem. “Le Macaron is fueling America’s growing love affair with macarons, resulting in a constant stream of inquiries from investors and entrepreneurs. We are on track to increase our total number of units to 80 by the end of this year.”
New owners Gary and Stacy Haggart will open the first Le Macaron café in Arizona this summer with the first of three units planned for Tucson. Located at 260 E. Congress Street in the heart of downtown Tucson, the Haggarts said they are looking forward to introducing authentic French macarons and pastries to the community.
“Not many cafes or bakeries can say their macarons are freshly prepared daily by French chefs,” said Gary Haggart. “Tucson is a diverse, sophisticated market that is perfect for the Parisian café Le Macaron experience.”
Franchisee Michael Bermingham said he is anticipating a soft opening in August for his Long Beach location in Belmont Shore on Second Street. Bermingham pivoted from a career in technology to follow his dream of owning a food business.
“I researched a lot of franchise opportunities, but I was drawn to Le Macaron because of the high quality of their products,” Bermingham stated. “It didn’t hurt that I have always had a bit of a sweet tooth! I believe this store will thrive in our high traffic location that attracts residential and tourist customers year-round.”
Co-founder Rosalie Guillem said prospective franchisees are encouraged by the brand’s significant year-over year as well as Le Macaron’s commitment to franchise support. She said the total investment for a Le Macaron franchise averages approximately $250,000, including a $45,000 franchise fee.
“Prospective franchisees are ultimately choosing Le Macaron because we are the industry leader with premium products, beautiful store designs, and an excellent track record from existing franchisees who are experiencing success nationwide,” she said. “Our confectionery is now producing more than 32,000 macarons per day, which is more than 30,000 per day we produced at this time last year.”
With the $17.1 billion bakery and café industry experiencing 0.8% growth in 2023 alone when profit will reach 5.4%, Le Macaron sets itself apart by treating customers to a taste of Paris, including vibrant, colorful décor, traditional music, and a menu featuring freshly prepared macarons, pastries, gelato, coffee, gourmet chocolates, cakes, éclairs, European style beverages and more. Available in more than 20 delicious flavors, macarons are also available in seasonal flavors to commemorate holidays and special occasions, and the company has a thriving catering and corporate gifting business year-round.
For more information about the Le Macaron French Pastries franchise opportunity please visit http://lemacaronfranchise.com/.
About Le Macaron French Pastries
Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant retail specialty French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 75 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on Inc. 5,000 2016, #17 on the 2019 Top Emerging Franchise List as well as ranking on the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and holds a No. 9 ranking in the baked goods category. Le Macaron was recently named to the FranServe 2022 Fran-Tastic 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the country. For more information, visit http://lemacaron-us.com/.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — real hot yoga, emerging hot yoga franchise concept, is bringing the heat to the West Coast, with signing its latest location in South Jordan, Utah.
Since launching the Franchise in 2020, real hot yoga is experiencing great momentum, as entrepreneurs set their sights on franchises in the wellness space. The expansion brings the brand to have a total of 12 units under their umbrella- consisting of 6 corporate units, and 6 franchisees.
One of the brand’s Founding Partners, Jeff Morin, says, “As we continue to open new locations, and speak with potential franchisees, there is a continuing trend of those leaving the traditional corporate landscape, for a path that is more fulfilling. We’re attracting more and more entrepreneurial candidates who are realizing they can have a highly successful business in the wellness space. You do not have to choose being successful, over making a difference in people’s lives. Owning one of our studios creates an opportunity to have both success and a chance to increase your overall well-being, as an amazing side effect of helping others. We’re very excited to expand our footprint to the West Coast and for our Franchisee to bring real hot yoga to their community.”
real hot yoga currently has many attractive territories available for single and multiple unit franchisees to develop. With low startup costs, and unparalleled support of the founding owners- a franchisee can reap the benefits of learning how to follow a business model that has been proven successful in various sized cities and markets and continue to positively impact lives across the country.
About real hot yoga:
real hot yoga opened its first location in 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee by founding owners- Cindy Coats, Aaron Goodman and Jeff Morin. The company quickly found its niche as a high energy yoga fitness studio and opened several locations since 2012, bringing their total of units to 6 Corporate locations and 6 Franchised Units. Corporate and franchised locations, to date include- Knoxville, TN; Johnson City, TN; Farragut, TN; Englewood, NJ; Hoboken, NJ; Ridgewood, NJ; Montvale, NJ; Myrtle Beach Sayebrook; SC; Myrtle Beach Magnolia Row, SC; Kenosha, WI; Suwanee, GA and coming soon to Utah.
For more information on franchising, visit https://realhotyoga.net/franchise/.
SARASOTA, Fla. — Le Macaron, the leading French Pastries and Macaron franchise in the United States, announced the upcoming openings of three new locations this spring in Traverse City, Michigan, Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Tampa, Florida, with an additional 8-10 locations planned by the end of summer. As the #1 macaron franchise with more than 70 locations nationwide, the popular French patisserie is enjoying steady expansion as successful franchisees scramble to open multiple locations and new owners hold grand openings for shops, kiosks in malls, or food trucks.
“We are thrilled with our accelerated growth, and we are fortunate to have inquiries from interested franchisees all over the country,” said Le Macaron spokesperson Greg Guillem. “At our current pace, we are on track to have up to 20 new locations within the next year.”
Le Macaron locations planned for summer openings include Columbus, Ohio, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Sacramento, California, Pembroke Pines, Florida, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, New York, and Miami.
The upcoming grand opening scheduled for mid-May in Traverse City at 332 Front Street is the second location for owner Bobbi Jo Blanton, who also owns a Le Macaron store with her husband, William, in Grand Rapids. Blanton is so enamored of her experience as a Le Macaron franchisee that she is scouting for a third location to open in the future.
“It’s extremely rewarding to bring the taste of authentic macarons to these communities,” Blanton said.
New owners Natalia Mejia and Camito Beltran are preparing to open their store at RIO Lakefront at 9841 Washingtonian Boulevard in Gaithersburg, Maryland while owners Sanjam and Karam Chawla will open a mobile kiosk at International Plaza in Tampa. All the new franchisees are banking on the fact that interest in delicious, bite-sized macarons is trending throughout the country. Le Macaron co-founder Rosalie Guillem says prospective franchisees and consumers are learning about why quality, authenticity, and freshness define Le Macaron as a premium brand and the leader in its category.
“What sets Le Macaron apart from competitors is that we are a best-in-class brand with authentic macarons prepared fresh daily by our French pastry chefs,” said Guillem. “We have more than 20 delicious flavors as well as seasonal flavors to delight customers of all ages, including those who are looking for a Parisian café experience.”
Le Macaron treats customers to a taste of Paris, including vibrant, colorful décor, traditional music, and a menu featuring freshly prepared macarons, pastries, gelato, coffee, gourmet chocolates, cakes, éclairs, European style beverages and more. Macarons are also available in seasonal flavors to commemorate holidays and special occasions, and the company has a thriving catering and corporate gifting business year-around.
For more information about the Le Macaron French Pastries franchise opportunity please visit http://lemacaronfranchise.com/.
About Le Macaron French Pastries
Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant retail specialty French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 75 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on Inc. 5,000 2016, #17 on the 2019 Top Emerging Franchise List as well as ranking on the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and holds a No. 9 ranking in the baked goods category. Le Macaron was recently named to the FranServe 2022 Fran-Tastic 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the country. For more information, visit http://lemacaron-us.com/.
SARASOTA, Fla. — As the holiday season approaches, Le Macaron aficionados can now savor the flavors of the season with new Pumpkin, Gingerbread Christmas, and Champagne macarons. Available at all 67 Le Macaron locations nationwide, the decadent, colorful confections with more than 20 year-around flavors are perfect for corporate gifting, family, or friends. Also stealing the show during the holiday season are new flavors of gelato, gourmet chocolates, eclairs, European style beverages, and a limited time offering Peanut Butter and Jelly macaron.
“The holidays are the perfect time to relax and indulge with the finest, authentic macarons and French pastries at our cozy and welcoming cafes,” said Le Macaron co-founder Rosalie Guillem. “Our customers tell us they love being treated to a Parisian-style café experience.”
Handmade from scratch with premium, gluten-free ingredients by French chefs, the distinctive taste of the macarons has catapulted the brand to the nation’s #1 French Pastries and Macaron franchise in the nation. The cafes stretch from coast to coast, but there are still plenty of territories and franchise locations available at special pricing from now until the end of 2022, according to Franchise Development Director Greg Guillem.
“We are nearing the end of the year in a very strong position due to unprecedented growth,” Guillem said. “By offering special discounts on franchises during the next six weeks, this is our gift to prospective franchisees who have been thinking about operating their own successful Le Macaron café. In addition to special discounts, we continually offer support and guidance to our owners to help them succeed in their new venture.”
Le Macaron franchises dot landscapes from Alabama to Arizona with new locations continuously in development. Recently Le Macaron celebrated store openings in Cool Springs, Tennessee, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Elkhart, Indiana, and Valley Bend, Alabama. Additional openings planned throughout the remainder of the year include Columbus, Ohio, Clearwater, Florida, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dixon, Arizona, New York City and Fischers and Caramel, Indiana.
“We currently have nearly 20 franchises in various stages of development,” explained Guillem. “For anyone interested in learning more about franchise opportunities, this is the perfect time to explore the possibilities. We believe that 2023 will be even busier for us, as more people are learning about the benefits and ease of starting their own Le Macaron franchise.”
Le Macaron was recently named to the FranServe 2022 Fran-Tastic 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the country. For more information, visit http://lemacaron-us.com
Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 64 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on Inc. 5,000 2016, #17 on the 2019 Top Emerging Franchise List as well as ranking on the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and holds a No. 9 ranking in the baked goods category.
Annual Award Honors Top 50 Women Disrupting the Franchise Industry.
SARASOTA, Fla. — Rosalie Guillem, co-founder of Le Macaron French Pastries, the #1 macaron franchise in the United States, has been recognized as a Woman of Wonder by Franchise Dictionary Magazine. The national digital publication annually selects 50 women nationwide who are disrupting the franchise industry as “Women of Wonder” (WOW). Winners are featured in the current October 2022 issue with proceeds donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
“Women are disrupting the franchising space and it’s thrilling!” said Alesia Visconti, CEO of Franchise Dictionary Magazine. “By implementing culture and understanding the importance of everyone feeling valued, women can gain commitments from their teams and implement innovative ideas for success. Our ’50 Women of Wonder’ (WOW) are fran-tastic, talented, strong, and dynamic! The franchise community is better for their leadership and wisdom, and we are honored and excited to celebrate their powerful contributions.”
Founded in 2009, Le Macaron features authentic macarons and pastries prepared daily by French-trained chefs. Since franchise development began in 2012, Guillem has grown the company from its headquarters in Sarasota, Florida, to 64 locations nationwide. Le Macaron is purposefully expanding in new markets where customers clamor for delicious, authentic macarons, gourmet chocolates, French gelato, European-style coffee, and other classic French pastries. In addition to Le Macaron’s cafes, the company has a thriving catering and corporate gifting business that operates at a brisk pace year around.
“I am pleased and humbled to be selected as a Woman of Wonder,” said Guillem. “Franchising has been a challenge and an adventure for us, and we are grateful to our franchisees and owners who have helped us succeed. It is extremely rewarding to witness our continued growth and expansion throughout the United States.”
Le Macaron operates franchise stores coast-to-coast from Alabama to Arizona and offers lucrative opportunities for prospective franchisees. Recently, Le Macaron celebrated store openings in Cool Springs, Tennessee, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Elkhart, Indiana, and Valley Bend, Alabama. Additional openings planned throughout the remainder of the year include Columbus, Ohio, Clearwater, Florida, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Dixon, Arizona, and New York City. Guillem, who co-founded Le Macaron with her daughter, Audrey Saba, has been the inspiration for many franchisees who were determined to start their own businesses.
“In addition to our 64 locations, we have nearly 20 franchises in various stages of development,” said Guillem. “We continually offer support and encouragement to our owners to help them succeed every step of the way.”
In addition to the WOW recognition, Le Macaron was recently named to the FranServe 2022 Fran-Tastic 500 list, which recognizes the top franchises in the country. For more information, visit http://lemacaron-us.com
Franchise Dictionary Magazine is a national digital publication, with nearly 450,000 readers and targets prospective franchisees in an informative and educational format. For more information visit www.franchisedictionarymagazine.com
Founded in 2009 by Rosalie Guillem and her daughter Audrey, Le Macaron French Pastries is an elegant French patisserie that offers guests the finest, authentic French macarons and pastries. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, the brand began franchising in 2012 and has since grown to more than 64 locations across the U.S. Le Macaron French Pastries is ranked on Inc. 5,000 2016, #17 on the 2019 Top Emerging Franchise List as well as ranking on the Top 100 Food and Beverage category by Entrepreneur and holds a No. 9 ranking in the baked goods category.