Paris Baguette Expands to Maryland With Community-Focused Bakery Café

Local entrepreneur Michael Canterino brings the global bakery brand to Owings Mills, aiming to establish a welcoming neighborhood hub.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a fresh-baked Paris Baguette loaf, a ceramic coffee mug, and a few artfully arranged pastries on a clean, monochromatic seamless background, conceptually representing the premium quality and community-focused spirit of the new bakery café.The new Paris Baguette bakery café in Owings Mills aims to become a welcoming community hub, offering premium baked goods and coffee in a comfortable, modern setting.Owings Mills Today

Paris Baguette, the global bakery café chain with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is continuing its rapid North American expansion by opening a new franchise location in Owings Mills, Maryland on April 19, 2026. The new bakery café is being developed by local entrepreneur Michael Canterino, an experienced hospitality industry veteran who was drawn to Paris Baguette's focus on community connection and quality products.

Why it matters

The opening of this Paris Baguette location marks the brand's continued push into the Mid-Atlantic region, as it works toward its goal of reaching 1,000 units across the U.S. and Canada by 2030. Canterino's community-focused approach aligns with Paris Baguette's mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as a hub for local residents, offering a welcoming space for everything from quick coffee stops to longer work sessions or meetups.

The details

The new Paris Baguette in Owings Mills will feature a larger footprint than typical locations, with comfortable seating, a fireplace, patio space, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Canterino aims to create an accessible, everyday gathering place where the community can connect while enjoying fresh baked goods and coffee. The Baltimore café marks the start of Canterino's planned expansion of the brand in the greater Washington, D.C. area and surrounding markets.

  • The new Paris Baguette location in Owings Mills, Maryland will open on April 19, 2026.
  • Paris Baguette is working toward a goal of reaching 1,000 bakery cafés in the United States and Canada by 2030.

The players

Michael Canterino

A local entrepreneur with a strong background in hospitality and business, Canterino is leading the development of the new Paris Baguette location in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Paris Baguette

A global bakery café chain with over 4,000 locations worldwide, Paris Baguette is continuing its rapid North American expansion and working toward a goal of reaching 1,000 units in the U.S. and Canada by 2030.

Darren Tipton

The CEO of Paris Baguette, who expressed excitement about the brand's mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community across the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring Paris Baguette to Baltimore because it's more than just a bakery café — it's a place for people to gather.”

— Michael Canterino, Entrepreneur

“We're on a mission to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community across the U.S., and we're excited to see Michael bring this vision to life in Baltimore.”

— Darren Tipton, CEO, Paris Baguette

What’s next

As Paris Baguette continues its rapid expansion across North America, the brand is actively seeking qualified franchisee partners to help bring its community-focused bakery cafés to new markets.

The takeaway

The opening of this new Paris Baguette location in Owings Mills represents the brand's commitment to establishing a strong presence in the Mid-Atlantic region and redefining the role of the neighborhood bakery café as a hub for local connection and community engagement.