Franchise owner Max Cangelosi has opened his second Paris Baguette café in Schaumburg, Illinois, as the bakery brand works toward a 1,000-location target across the United States and Canada by 2030.
- Paris Baguette opens a new café in Schaumburg.
- Franchisor Max Cangelosi expands his portfolio with Paris Baguette.
- Paris Baguette aims for 1,000 locations in North America by 2030.
Paris Baguette has expanded its Illinois presence with a new bakery café at 1250 N. Meacham Road in Schaumburg. The location opened on September 17, 2026, marking the brand’s 12th café in the state and the second operated by franchise owner Max Cangelosi. The opening adds another neighborhood destination for handcrafted pastries, cakes, breads and beverages as the company continues to build its North American network.
Cangelosi spent nearly two decades in telecommunications before entering franchising in 2005. He later built a portfolio that included multiple Sport Clips locations and a Style Encore store before adding Paris Baguette. His decision to open a second café reflects his emphasis on customer experience and the appeal of a bakery concept that combines freshly prepared products with a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
The Schaumburg café offers the brand’s signature range of artisan pastries, cakes, breads and handcrafted beverages, including coffee drinks. Paris Baguette positions its cafés as community gathering places rather than simply places to purchase baked goods. CEO Darren Tipton has emphasized the company’s ambition to make the neighborhood bakery café a central part of local life, with hospitality playing a key role in that strategy.
The opening also fits into a broader expansion plan. Paris Baguette reported more than 4,000 locations worldwide and more than 300 bakery cafés across North America in its announcement. The company aims to reach 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada by 2030, relying on franchisees and local entrepreneurs to bring the concept into additional communities. Continued growth will depend on finding suitable markets and operators who can maintain the brand’s product and service standards.
As Paris Baguette enters more neighborhoods, consistent communication can help franchise operators introduce their cafés and keep local customers informed about menus, offers and community activity. Gorilla Dash offers a Social Media feature that can help businesses coordinate content across their digital channels. For Cangelosi and Paris Baguette, the larger opportunity is to turn each new location into a familiar local destination while advancing the brand’s wider North American ambitions.
Key Facts:
| New Location | Paris Baguette opened a new café at 1250 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL. |
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| Franchise Expansion | Paris Baguette aims to reach 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada by 2030. |
| Max Cangelosi's Journey | He transitioned from telecommunications to franchising in 2005. |
| Illinois Presence | The Schaumburg café marks the 12th location in Illinois. |
| Cangelosi's Franchising Experience | Prior ventures include Sport Clips and Style Encore stores. |
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