BAGUETTE Express, the fast-growing Scottish sandwich shop chain, is set to open its eighth store following a successful roll-out of its new franchising model.
The firm, which has two outlets in Edinburgh, as well as shops in Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Tranent, Galashiels and Hawick, plans to have its Portobello branch up and running by next month. And, if the present rate of expansion is maintained, the chain will have grown to 20 sandwich bars by the end of 2007.
Baguette Express was established in 1999 before being acquired by East Lothian-based brothers Robin and Billy Stenhouse three years ago.
Earlier this year, the company said it would be taking a franchising approach to its future growth, and director Robin Stenhouse confirmed today that three franchisees had already signed up.
Baguette Express’ Gorgie Road outlet has been bought by franchisee Margaret Watret, while Julie Malone has taken control of the shops in Musselburgh and Tranent.
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