A South Korean bakery chain is building its first manufacturing plant in the U.S. right here in DFW: According to a release, Paris Baguette "broke bread and broke ground" — clever! — with help from design-build partners JE Dunn Construction and CRB at a new manufacturing plant in Burleson.

Paris Baguette hired general contractor JE Dunn and design partner CRB to build a 267,000 square-foot facility on 37 acres at 5901 Vantage Dr. that will reduce the chain’s reliance on getting frozen dough shipped from Korea or China.

Having a production facility here will ensure fresher baked goods, faster distribution, and the ability to meet growing demand in North America.

JE Dunn Food & Beverage Market Leader Krizia Diaz says in a statement that it will not only help Paris Baguette, it'll help JE Dunn.

"JE Dunn is very excited to work alongside Paris Baguette to further their mission of opening 1,000 bakery cafes in the United States by 2030,” Diaz says. “Bringing manufacturing capabilities stateside is key to that mission. As design builder, we will be able to work closely and provide a customized solution unique to Paris Baguette’s needs. This project is also integral to JE Dunn’s continued growth in the food & beverage space.”

The fast-growing bakery brand, owned by SPC Group from South Korea, has 210 stores already open across North America, including 57 new locations added in 2024 alone.

“Today marks more than the start of construction — it’s the foundation of Paris Baguette’s future in the United States,” Paris Baguette America North America CEO Darren Tipton said. “With this $200M-plus facility in Burleson, Texas, we’re not just building walls and machinery; we’re building momentum, innovation and the ability to bring heart, joy and nourishment to even more communities across North America."

Tipton called it "a milestone on our journey to 1,000 cafés by 2030 — and a testament to the passion, dedication and vision of our team.”

The new manufacturing facility is expected to be completed in the summer of 2027.