Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Paris Baguette opens first European franchise in London's business district

The first Paris Baguette franchise has opened in London, marking the brand’s European debut.

2024-11-26

SPC Group eyes long-term Malaysia investment as Johor factory nears completion

Paris Croissant CEO Hur Jin-soo and Johor Governor Onn Hafiz Ghazi discussed future investments and local sourcing during a meeting in Korea.

2024-11-01

Paris Croissant CEO attends banquet with French president for SIAL anniversary

Paris Coissant CEO Hur Jin-soo was invited to a banquet at the French presidential palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the SIAL food trade show.

2024-10-23

600th overseas Paris Baguette opens in Toronto

SPC opened its 600th overseas Paris Baguette branch on Bloor Street in Toronto, Canada, as SPC continues its push for global expansion.

2024-10-15

Paris Baguette to open in Thailand, Brunei, Laos next year

Paris Baguette is set to expand into Thailand, Brunei, and Laos by 2025, partnering with Berjaya Food and Kolao Group.

2024-10-09

Court upholds ruling in favor of SPC Group chairman in tax avoidance case

The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court ruling that SPC Group Chairman Hur Young-in is not guilty of coordinating a stock sale at a reduced valuation to avoid gift taxes.

2024-09-06

Annual Paris Baguette convention draws 250 franchisees to Vegas

250 Paris Baguette franchisees gathered in Las Vegas for the 2024 Franchise Convention.

2024-08-08

Prosecutors indict SPC chief over anti-labor charges

Prosecutors on Sunday indicted the chairman of a local bakery giant with physical detention on charges of coercing bakers to quit their membership with a militant umbrella labor organization.

2024-04-21

Paris Baguette to break into Italy in deal with Pascucci

SPC Group, which runs the Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette, said the franchise is advancing into Italy in partnership with local coffee chain Pascucci.

2024-03-24

Italian coffee chain Pascucci's CEO to visit Korea, meet with SPC Group head

Discussions will be held between Pascucci's CEO and SPC Group chairman Hur Young-in to explore avenues of business collaboration between the two entities, both within Korea and Italy, according to the Korean bakery giant on Tuesday.

2024-03-19