Paris Baguette to Open Missouri City Bakery October 31
The new franchise location in Colony Lakes Shopping Center brings 45 local jobs to the area.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Paris Baguette will open a new bakery cafe at the Colony Lakes Shopping Center in Missouri City on October 31, 2026. The expansion marks the 30th location for the brand in Texas.
Why it matters
The new bakery aims to serve as a central community hub for residents in neighborhoods including Sienna, Riverstone, Quail Valley, and Lake Olympia. By partnering with local franchisees, the company continues its strategy of regional expansion.
This site represents the 30th Paris Baguette location in Texas and has created 45 new jobs. The brand currently operates 350 locations in North America as part of a global footprint of 4,000 stores.
The players
Osman Ulhaq
Osman Ulhaq is a local franchisee who owns and operates the new Paris Baguette bakery in Missouri City alongside Krystle Ulhaq.
Krystle Ulhaq
Krystle Ulhaq serves as a franchise owner and operator of the new Missouri City location with Osman Ulhaq.
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette is an international bakery chain currently expanding its footprint to 1,000 locations in North America.
The details
Franchisees Osman Ulhaq and Krystle Ulhaq operate the new location, which is staffed by local employees. The opening is part of a broader corporate initiative to grow the brand to 1,000 cafes across North America by 2030.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: The new bakery cafe officially opens for business.
2030: Target year for reaching 1,000 North American cafe locations.
Market Landscape
The opening follows the pattern set by the Paris Baguette North American 1,000-unit expansion plan, which drives growth through aggressive regional franchising. This positions the brand to capture more market share in suburban retail corridors against established cafe chains.
Local residents in Sienna, Riverstone, Quail Valley, and Lake Olympia gain a new dining option within the Colony Lakes Shopping Center. The addition also provides 45 new employment opportunities for members of the local community.
The takeaway
The arrival of this franchise highlights the ongoing trend of large bakery chains targeting suburban shopping centers for expansion. Residents can look forward to a new venue for dining and community gatherings when the doors open at the end of the month.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail arrivals, visit the Missouri City Openings & Closings section.
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