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Paris Baguette promotes Nick Scaccio to chief development officerParis Baguette promotes Nick Scaccio to chief development officer

The brand’s former chief operating officer is named to strategy post

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

June 9, 2025

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Paris Baguette promotes Nick Scaccio to chief development officer.Paris Baguette

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with more than 225 locations in North America, has promoted Nick Scaccio to chief development officer, the company said Monday.

The Moonachie, N.J.-based division of the South Korean concept said Scaccio, who previously served as the brand’s chief operating officer, will lead development strategy.

Scaccio joined Paris Baguette in 2020, when the brand had fewer than 75 cafés in the United States.

“I’ve been committed to building systems that scale while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and community since I joined Paris Baguette,” Scaccio said in a statement. “As I step into the development role, I’m focused on how we can continue our growth with intention, ensuring that, as we continue to expand rapidly, every new café delivers the magical guest experience people visit Paris Baguette for.”

Paris Baguette awarded 76 new franchises in the first quarter, signed 20 new leases, and opened 15 new cafés, putting it on track to open 100 cafés before the end of the year.

“Nick’s leadership has been a driving force behind our operational excellence and strategic growth,” Darren Tipton, CEO of Paris Baguette, said. “His unique combination of operational expertise and vision for development makes him the ideal person to lead our growth efforts. Nick understands that sustainable growth requires both strategic planning and an unwavering commitment to our core values, and he brings both every day.”

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Paris Baguette has more than 4,000 units across the globe. The global brand first franchised in the U.S. in 2015.

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Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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