Michel’s Patisserie is now one of Australia’s most successful patisserie and franchise groups with over 300 stores throughout Australia as well as outlets in New Zealand.

Josie Lawson - Owner of Michel's Patisserie, Wattle Grove

Michel's Patisserie was founded in 1982 to meet the quality end of the food service market with a range of patisserie products. The concept was developed into a franchise system in 1990 and now represents an icon in the Australian retail food landscape.

In February 2006, Michel’s Patisserie completed a management buy-out and merged with its master franchisee for Queensland and Victoria to create a single national franchise business.

The transaction was the final step in the process of consolidating Michel’s Patisserie into a single national business. The Michel’s Patisserie system was subsequently acquired by Retail Food Group Limited in December 2007. The business is now well-established and resourced to continue growth.