PAUL goes to Bengaluru
PAUL has opened a full‑service restaurant in Bengaluru that expands beyond its bakery roots to serve classic French breakfasts, mains and desserts — bringing accessible French cuisine to India (thehindu.com).
PAUL’s Bengaluru outlet opened at Orion Gateway Mall, Rajajinagar, with press reports dating the launch to early January 2026. (hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com) The new space occupies about 3,850 square feet and was designed with an alfresco‑inspired lakeside promenade setting. (kitchenherald.com) Publishers reporting on the opening say the Bengaluru outlet is configured to seat more than 100 guests. (franchiseindia.com) The launch represents PAUL’s eighth store in India and adds to a global footprint the brand states spans 57 countries since its founding in 1889. (hotelierindia.com) PAUL’s India operations are run under Stellar Concepts Pvt. Ltd., which holds master‑franchise rights for PAUL in India alongside brands such as Chili’s, Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s. (paul-india.com) Company statements cited by local outlets quote David Yang, CEO PAUL APAC, and Vaibhav Kaushish, COO PAUL India, highlighting the brand’s focus on artisanal authenticity and a menu strategy that avoids palm oil and artificial colours under the “Eat Well, Live Well” philosophy. (hotelierindia.com) Bengaluru’s menu rollout highlights items such as croque monsieur, quiche Lorraine, savoury crêpes, canelés, pain au chocolat and hot chocolate, and the opening is described as an expansion beyond PAUL’s existing Mumbai and Delhi footprint into South India’s mall dining market. ( )
