Bread & Vine Accelerates National Expansion With Two New Openings and Five More in the Pipeline

Galena, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  Bread & Vine, the modern all-day café known for its French flair, global flavors, and elevated fast-casual experience, is accelerating its national expansion with unprecedented momentum. In the last 30 days alone, the brand has celebrated two major openings – Geneva, Illinois and Tampa, Florida – marking a significant milestone in its rapid growth phase.

These new locations highlight the brand’s ability to scale quickly while delivering the signature Bread & Vine experience built on quality, authenticity, and hospitality. The openings were supported by the company’s growing franchise system and robust training and operations infrastructure.

Five New Locations Coming Early 2026

Bread & Vine continues to gain strong interest across the Midwest and Southeast. The company has five additional franchise units scheduled to open in early 2026.

This expansion brings Bread & Vine closer to its goal of building a national footprint, supported by a proven model, strong unit economics, and a franchise program designed to empower experienced operators as well as new entrepreneurs.

A Brand Built on Quality, Heart, and Global Inspiration

Founded by industry veteran Eric Bonnetain and co-owner Monique Bonnetain, Bread & Vine blends international comfort food with refined French sensibilities, offering artisanal sandwiches, handcrafted pastries, curated cocktails, and a premium wine selection – served in a stylish, welcoming space.

“Our rapid expansion is the direct result of our commitment to excellence and the passion of our franchise partners,” said Eric Bonnetain, Founder & CEO. “Opening Geneva and Tampa within one month demonstrates the strength of our system. We’re excited for the next wave of openings and for bringing Bread & Vine to even more communities.”

Franchise Momentum Continues to Grow

Bread & Vine began franchising in 2024 and has quickly attracted multi-unit operators, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals drawn to its strong brand identity, scalable operations, and hands-on franchisor support. With expanding interest across the U.S., the company is actively developing its pipeline toward a multi-state national presence.

A Clear Path Toward 50 Locations by 2028

With strong unit economics and an operations system built for scale, Bread & Vine is on track to reach 50 locations by 2028. The brand continues to attract qualified franchisees drawn to its modern concept, approachable investment level, and proven franchise support structure. With multiple multi-unit discussions already underway, Bread & Vine is positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing emerging restaurant brands in the country.

For press inquiries or franchise opportunities, visit BreadAndVineRestaurants.com/franchise or contact:

Eric Bonnetain, CEO
Bread & Vine Restaurants
ebonnetain@gmail.com
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