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Photo shoot’s backstage
March 16, 2012

With many exciting new recipes being developed for our new brand, Flying Pan, we organized a photo shoot in France. Cécile, our Art Director, met Bernard the culinary photographer & Motoko his food stylist in their studio loft in Paris.

They carefully selected vintage backgrounds that fit the handcrafted personality of our brand. Bernard took great care to find the perfect balance between natural and studio lighting. Motoko masterfully arranged the real products, in similar fashion to what a floral or ikebana artist does. Our authentic photos illustrate the freshness our patrons...

Opening The Crêpe Café in Thalateen
March 14, 2012

BFC Retail Group is pleased to announce the newest opening of The Crêpe Café franchise in Thalateen Street, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This new street café is expected to become another star of The Crêpe Café Riyadh alongside the first outlet located at Galleria Mall. A 3rd outlet is already under construction on Prince Turki Avenue so keep an eye out for more news to come.

The café in Thalateen endeavors to become the next “hot spot” where people will gather with friends and family. With its unique signature entrances...

Regional KSA Franchisees’ Conference
March 05, 2012

Our 3 area developers of The Crêpe Café in Saudi Arabia and their teams joined BFC Retail Group for a conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain in February 2012 to set out the road map to strengthen the development of our brand in the fastest growing market of the Arabic Gulf.

The recent and ongoing growth of Saudi Arabia is prompting the area developers and BFC to consolidate their strength and resources to better tackle today’s challenges. A quality logistics chain, high consistency and efficient supply management are key...

Flying Pan takes off in São Paulo
February 15, 2012

The famous Brazilian Rio Carnival came a little bit early this year. It took place in São Paulo instead as the dream of combining Flying Pan and Brazil has now become a reality. In late January 2012, the 1st Flying Pan of the South American continent opened in Moema, São Paulo, only a five-minute walk from popular Ibirapuera Avenue. Brazilian master franchisees Alexis de Font-Réaulx and Grégory Jacques-Aumérégie can be proud of their achievement as locals gathered to party for the opening night under joyful tunes of Brazilian music. Indeed it was full house on 26 January 2012 when locals...

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