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By Jennifer Greenfield| Updated August 2025 · 6:33 min read
South Korean company SPC Group has confirmed plans to construct a production facility in Burleson, TX, according to multiple industry reports. The $165 million project is expected to create 450 jobs and will establish the company's first North American manufacturing base for its Paris Baguette brand.
Major Investment Details
According to Area Development, the investment will include the construction of a 267,000-square-foot production facility located on Vantage Drive at the Highpoint Business Park. The Korea Herald reports the facility will be SPC Group's largest overseas plant, surpassing its 20,800-square-meter bakery in Tianjin, China, and its 16,500-square-meter halal-certified factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Residents exploring homes for sale in Burleson TX can learn about this development in their community. The facility will serve as the primary North American production hub for Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery café chain that operates more than 200 locations across the United States and Canada.
Company Background and Operations
According to Food Business News, SPC Group operates Paris Baguette, a French-inspired bakery café chain. According to Fort Worth Report, the franchise currently operates 210 stores across the United States and Canada, with 57 opening in the past year.
Strategic Location Selection
According to Site Selection Group, the Burleson location was selected after extensive site evaluation by SPC Group officials. "We believe Paris Baguette found the best home for this flagship production operation," said officials with Site Selection Group. "Burleson offers a strong production workforce, attractive operating environment, and superior logistic efficiencies."
The facility will be located in Burleson, Texas in the greater Fort Worth TX area with proximity to nearby Crowley TX homes and the Joshua TX area.
Government Support and Incentives
According to Area Development, to support the project the City of Burleson and Johnson County TX are contributing approximately $10 million. The Korea Herald reports that additionally, the State of Texas will offer tax benefits for equipment purchases, with these incentives providing up to $14 million in total support.
"From a capital investment and jobs standpoint, this is a massive win for the city of Burleson and Johnson County TX," noted Burleson economic development officials, according to Area Development. Fort Worth Report notes that officials also revealed that when SPC Group representatives first visited, economic development officials borrowed a van from the Baptist church to tour the area.
Construction Timeline and Development Phases
According to The Korea Herald, construction is set to begin this summer, with completion targeted for the second half of 2027. Manufacturing Dive reports that the plant is slated to begin production in 2027.
The Korea Herald reports that the brand plans to open 100 new outlets this year and expand from 29 states to 35. By 2030, it aims to reach 1,000 stores, according to multiple sources.
Employment and Workforce Development
According to The Korea Herald, the plant will generate around 450 jobs, placing it among the top five employers in Burleson. According to WFAA reporting on city documentation, the jobs will have an average annual wage of $49,780.
The Korea Herald reports that the Texas plant will also serve as a training facility for local shop owners and provide a strategic base for SPC Samlip to enhance its response to the North American market.
Production and Supply Chain Operations
According to Fort Worth Report, the facility will replace the company's reliance on imports from Korea and China. The Burleson location will also support SPC Group's expansion into Latin America, with Texas providing strategic access to markets in the US, Canada, Mexico and Central America, according to The Korea Herald.
Corporate Leadership and Vision
According to The Korea Times, SPC Group executives and Johnson County officials participated in a signing ceremony in Texas on Jan. 27, marking the construction of SPC's new production facility in Burleson.
"The idea of a new Texas plant started with the company's mission to further boost the conglomerate's global businesses," company officials said, according to The Korea Times.
About SPC Group
According to multiple industry sources, SPC Group is a South Korean company based in Seoul. The company operates franchise brands such as Paris Baguette and BR Korea as subsidiaries, with overseas establishments in the United States, China, Vietnam, and Singapore.
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Conclusion
SPC Group's announcement represents a significant development for Burleson and Johnson County TX economic development. The $165 million investment will create 450 new jobs in the south DFW area at a 267,000-square-foot production facility on Vantage Drive at Highpoint Business Park. According to multiple industry reports, construction begins summer 2025 with production starting in the second half of 2027.
The project has received $10 million in local government support from the City of Burleson and Johnson County TX, with additional state tax benefits bringing total incentives to $14 million. According to officials, this represents the company's largest overseas production facility and will serve as the primary North American hub for Paris Baguette's expansion across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The facility will be located in the greater Fort Worth area.
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