Parisian-themed cafe chain from Texas eyes Tampa Bay

A second Parisian-themed cafe chain is heading to the Tampa Bay region.

A spokesperson for Sweet Paris Crêperie and Café says the brand, which specializes in sweet and savory crepes, hot drinks, waffles, salads and more, has found a strategic partner to open at least one store in the Tampa Bay area. The partners are scouting sites.

Houston-based Sweet Paris says it signed agreements that will bring 15 locations to multiple new markets across the South. Through a multi-unit deal and strategic partnership with Virentes Partners Group, Sweet Paris plans to open a minimum of one store in 2024 and all 15 locations within the next eight years. That would bring the chain's total to 54 locations.