Macaron company grows to 70-plus locations, a 'dream coming true'

The franchise strategy at Sarasota-based Le Macaron has multiple ingredients, with a focus on location, support and high-quality cookies.

Macarons come in 20 flavors at Le Macaron locations.
Macarons come in 20 flavors at Le Macaron locations.
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A Sarasota company that started serving French finger food from a St. Armands Circle storefront 15 years ago has found sweet success in franchising. 

The company, Le Macaron, now has 63 stores nationwide, and 53 franchisees, according to Director of Operations Greg Guillem. It also has 12 stores in development from New York to California. 

 

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