
Founded in 1990 in Brussels, Belgium, Le Pain Quotidien blends elements of a casual restaurant and a grab-and-go service, operating both as a restaurant and a bakery. The Company’s network of more than 190 stores through a mix of owned stores and franchises, has a worldwide presence which proves the robustness of its concept.
Le Pain Quotidien is a leading player in the Fast Casual sector with a differentiated customer experience and food offering. Its essence is to serve high-quality, healthy food in an authentic, convivial and rustic environment. This proven concept with profound roots uses the bread as the centerpiece of its fresh offering.
The Company has shown over the year its ability to develop its concept in diverse locations, through a company-owned and franchise model and has now more than 190 stores worldwide across five continents. Headquartered in New York, US, and employing more than 2,500 people, Le Pain Quotidien has all the elements of a solid business model backing its future growth.
In April 2016, Le Pain Quotidien welcomed Cobepa as a new shareholder alongside its historical partners for a minority stake of 30%. Following LPQ's reorganization in July 2020, Cobepa kept its minority stake alongside M80, the Group's new majority shareholder.