Marie Blachère

Investment level
Over £1,000,000
Upcoming event
The National Franchise Exhibition
Industry
Food & Drink Franchises
Development type
Single-Unit, Multi-Unit, Master
  • 900+ bakeries
  • Millions of customers served every month
  • #1 bakery in franchise in France
  • 20+ years of proven success

Marie Blachère will be exhibiting at:

The National Franchise Exhibition

2 & 3 October 2026 | NEC, Birmingham
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Marie Blacherie bakery

Fresh bread baked throughout the day, generous portions and outstanding value have made Marie Blachère one of France’s favourite bakery brands.

Now expanding across the UK. Be among the first franchise partners in the UK.

Marie Blachère is a leading French artisan bakery franchise, renowned for its freshly baked bread, pastries and sandwiches, prepared on-site using traditional French methods. Built around the promise of offering “the right product at the right price”, the brand has grown to more than 900 bakeries, expanding internationally into Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, the United States, Martinique and Spain. Marie Blachère is currently seeking franchise partners in the UK.

What sets us apart from our competitors

  • Proven concept with hundreds of successful bakeries.
  • Strong purchasing power and an established supply chain.
  • Complete support from launch to daily operations.
  • A genuine passion for quality products and retail.
  • A strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
  • A continuous focus on innovation to better meet customer expectations.
  • The market leader in our sector.

Key success factors of our concept

  • Quality/unique experience/trust/innovation/location.
  • Traditional, artisan production, with dough prepared and products baked fresh on-site.
  • A unique customer experience built around our “Market” concept.
  • Ongoing promotional offers, including Buy 3, Get 1 Free, 50% off during the last 30 minutes of the day, Children’s Day promotions, and more.
  • “The right product at the right price” – our 4 products for €5 offer, available all day long.

The ideal franchise candidate

From a single bakery in France to hundreds of successful locations, Marie Blachère has become one of the country’s most recognised bakery brands. Now, we’re looking for ambitious partners to help write the next chapter in the UK.

Above all, we are looking for passionate managers who love quality products, have a strong retail mindset, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Our ideal candidates are enthusiastic, committed, customer-focused, and enjoy working as part of a team.

We also welcome experienced retail business owners and managers, particularly those with a background in franchise operations.

No previous experience in bakery, food service, or cafés is required. However, we are looking for candidates with strong commercial awareness and a genuine passion for retail.

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