Our Process
Whether you’re building a flagship location or launching in a high-traffic hub, la Madeleine Bakery & Café offers flexible formats backed by proven systems, strong brand equity, and tailored operational support.
Our full-scale dine-in format delivers the complete la Madeleine experience—French-inspired ambiance, expanded kitchen, and strong To-Go performance across four revenue-generating dayparts.
Ideal For: Suburban or lifestyle centers with consistent traffic and larger footprints.
Smaller footprint, big potential. Our Petite model is designed for urban infill and non-traditional spaces. It’s a focused, bakery-led concept that keeps operations lean while maximizing off-premise revenue.
Ideal For: Dense metro areas, mixed-use developments, and Franchise Partner looking for efficient entry points.
High-impact, high-efficiency. Our Express model is built for fast-paced environments—airports, hospitals, universities—where speed and convenience drive performance.
Ideal For: Franchise Partner ready to bring la Madeleine to captive audiences with limited square footage.
Explore the key differences between our Traditional, Petite, and Express formats to find the model that best fits your market and goals.
| Category | Traditional | Petite | Express |
|---|---|---|---|
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2,800 – 3,500 Avg. | 1,800 – 2,500 | 525 – 1,500 |
Revenue Channels
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Dine-In, To-Go, Retail | Grab n’ Go, Catering | Grab n’ Go, Dine-In |
Labor Requirements
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Full Team | Lean Team | Streamlined |
Real Estate Type
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Suburban Retail | Urban Infill | Non-Traditional |
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Our Process
No matter the café format, every Franchise Partner gets the full strength of our corporate team—from LOI through launch. That includes real estate guidance, construction oversight, full-team training, local store marketing playbooks, and ongoing business reviews.
Find the Format That Works for You
Let’s talk about which café model makes the most sense for your goals, market, and experience. Our team is ready to walk you through the details.
