Paris Baguette Opens New Bakery Café in Hilliard

Ravi Allipuram has officially opened a new Paris Baguette bakery café at 5139 Raglan St. on the border of Hilliard and Dublin, Ohio. The location marks the seventh expansion for the international chain in the state as it pushes toward a goal of 1,000 North American storefronts by 2030.

Money Talk·August 23, 2026·reads: 1,097

For Allipuram, the launch represents a 26-year career transition from technology and real estate into the hospitality sector. The project serves as a family venture, realized alongside his daughter, Svanika. Inspired by Svanika’s interest in baking, the pair aimed to establish a space focused on community connection. The café features the brand's standard rotation of artisan pastries, cakes, and handcrafted beverages.

Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette, noted that the company is prioritizing partnerships with local entrepreneurs who view the bakery as a neighborhood anchor. This specific site is part of a broader strategy to saturate key American markets with the brand's signature service model. The father-daughter team plans to maintain a hands-on approach to daily operations, aiming to replicate the welcoming atmosphere that first drew them to the franchise.