Rockville's Bakery de France Adds Manufacturing Facility In Frederick

ROCKVILLE, MD — Par-baked bread and retail supplier Bakery de France, which is headquartered in Rockville, announced Monday that it will open a manufacturing facility in Frederick.

,>The new bakery will be located on the company’s existing production site at 8400 Bakery Way and is expected to create 125 new permanent full-time jobs by the end of 2028, according to a news release from Gov. Wes Moore's office.

“Bakery de France’s expansion in Frederick creates a unique link between past and future — an old-world bakery using its skill and artistry to support an exciting new investment and create new jobs,” Moore said in a statement. “We thank Bakery de France for choosing Maryland once again, and look forward to the company’s future success and growth.”,>

The bakery provides all-natural, sustainably made artisan bread to retailers and restaurants across the country.,>

The company’s existing Frederick facility is used for long fermentation of its artisan breads, and the new site will help increase production of baguettes, dinner rolls, bread loaves, and more. The new 176,000-square-foot facility — Bakery de France’s third location in the United States — is being developed in partnership with Belgium-based La Lorraine Bakery Group, the company’s joint venture partner.,>

,>“This new facility represents an exciting step forward for Bakery de France — a chance to grow, innovate, and keep doing what we love most: baking exceptional bread for our customers,” said Bakery de France Chief Executive Officer Alexander Salameh, in a statement.

“Bakery de France’s continued investment highlights the strength of Maryland’s manufacturing sector, while showcasing Frederick’s strong role in Maryland’s economy,” said Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. “This expansion not only reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to our state, but also brings new job opportunities and investment to the region. We’re proud to support innovative, sustainable businesses like Bakery de France as they expand in Maryland.”

To assist with project costs, the Maryland Department of Commerce is working to approve a $700,000 conditional loan through Advantage Maryland. Frederick County is also providing incentives for the project through its Commercial and Industrial Tax Credit as well as inventory and personal property tax exemptions.,>