2024.02.27
Paris Baguette debuts in Hawaii
By Park Jae-hyuk, The
Korea Times - SPC Group opened Hawaii's first branch of Paris Baguette, the
company said Monday.
The first outlet of
the Korean bakery franchise in the idyllic island state that attracts around 10
million global tourists annually is located in Honolulu's popular Bishop
Street.
Since SPC Group
entered the Chinese market in 2004, it has opened over 550 stores in 10 foreign
countries, including the United States, France, Britain, Canada, Singapore,
Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Considering Hawaii's
status as one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, SPC Group plans
to open additional Paris Baguette bakeries in the Ala Moana and Pearl City
areas.
"Hawaii is one
of the world's most popular tourist spots, where we can strategically raise our
brand awareness and enhance our brand image," a Paris Baguette official
said. "We will seek aggressive global business expansion by continuously
entering new markets."
The Bishop Street
branch, the 160th Paris Baguette store in the U.S., is located on the first and
third floors of the 1000 Bishop building in downtown Honolulu. The area is
known as the state capital's core business district, accommodating many
business centers and hotels.
SPC Group added that
the new store features blue tiles representative of Paris Baguette's brand
color and wooden interior design.
The bakery has 40
seats on its terrace so customers can enjoy the island's pleasant weather.
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