Bakery Chain Tous les Jours Opened in Albuquerque
Local operators can track how this franchise model expands its footprint by creating 32 jobs in the city.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The bakery chain Tous les Jours recently opened its first location in New Mexico at 6400 Holly NE in Albuquerque. The venture was launched by the franchisee Kaon Na, which has already created 32 full-time and part-time positions.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects the growth of the Tous les Jours brand, which now operates more than 200 locations across the United States. Owners are now looking to build on this initial hiring surge by adding 10 more employees to their current staff.
The Albuquerque location has created 32 full-time and part-time positions, with plans to hire 10 additional employees. This opening joins a broader chain of more than 200 U.S. locations and over 1,800 worldwide.
The players
Tous les Jours
A global bakery chain operating over 1,800 locations worldwide and more than 200 in the U.S.
Kaon Na
The local franchisee company managing the new Albuquerque bakery location.
The details
The franchise owners formed an LLC to manage the new bakery, citing an experience visiting a New York City location seven years ago as the inspiration for the venture. They are operating the space at 6400 Holly NE with a goal to provide a community-focused gathering place.
Timeline
2004: Tous les Jours launched in the United States.
2019: Owners discovered the bakery in New York City.
October 2, 2026: Albuquerque bakery opened for business.
Market Landscape
This opening follows the established pattern of international fast-casual chains scaling their U.S. presence through local franchise ownership. The launch sits within the ongoing trend of international bakery franchises expanding into suburban U.S. markets.
Operators should monitor how this new franchise newcomer impacts local hiring competition and neighborhood foot traffic. If you are a local employer, keep an eye on how the firm fills its remaining 10 staff positions to gauge current labor availability.
The takeaway
This entry highlights the franchise model's ability to localize operations while maintaining corporate scale. Operators should track how the brand integrates into the city to assess whether to consider similar franchise-led retail strategies.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Abqjournal.
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