ANGE is first and foremost the story of a group of well-bread bakers who had the slightly crazy idea of trying to modernise the bakery sector by offering good products at reasonable prices:
- bread kneaded, shaped and baked on the premises before their customers’ eyes,
- a wide range of sandwiches, pizzas, salads, tarts, and so on,
- numerous special offers,
- and an eco-friendly approach.
So François Bultel, Patricia Gaffet and Patrice Guillois embarked on their adventure, opening their first ANGE bakery on 8 December, 2008 in Miramas in south-east France.
This bakery quickly became a great success, attracting other bakers who opened franchises all over France. Ange has really taken off and is growing fast.
largest network
of bakeries
in France
bakeries throughout
France and
8 in Canada
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Best shopping chain of 2022, 2023, 2024
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Best French
food franchise
of 2023
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2008
1st bakery
1st Ange bakery opens in Miramas (13), on 8 December, 2008. The new concept turns traditional ideas about bakeries on their head. Opening causes a stir and the bakery quickly becomes a great success.
2010
Franchise opens
It is so successful that the 3 founders decide to roll out the concept in the form of franchises right across France. First of all, a tight-knit circle of friends join the adventure, all driven by the same values.
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2018
10 years
The network expands and the Ange family continues to grow. 10 years on, 131 bakeries in France and one in Montreal, Quebec.
2020
New headquarters
Construction of a new head office, SIEL, in Aix les Milles (13). A place to be, to create and to share, comprising the Head Office, a Training Academy and an R&D Laboratory
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2022
200 bakeries
14 years after the start of this wonderful adventure, no fewer than 200 ANGE bakeries have opened right across France, plus 4 more in Canada (Quebec).
2024
Best franchise chain in France
Ange bakeries have won a string of awards: Best shopping chain in the bakery category for 2022, 2023 and 2024, and best food franchise in France for 2023.
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A BEAUTIFUL STORY AND IT’S NOT OVER YET! …
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