Grand Opening of Le Pain Quotidien in Hungary

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October 1, 2026 News

AFIG and CEG (Central European Group) are thrilled to announce the official opening of the first franchise store for Le Pain Quotidien in the heart of Budapest, Hungary! 🇭🇺

This milestone marks the exciting first location of our partnership with Le Pain Quotidien, located on the iconic Andrássy Avenue inside a magnificent historic building, this location captures the perfect blend of heritage and artisan warmth. 🥐✨

More than just a grand opening, this is a launching pad—the starting point for many more stores to come across Hungary, other EU countries, and worldwide. 🌍

A huge thank you to everyone who made this vision a reality. Here’s to great food, community, and an incredible journey ahead! 🥂

Names from left to right: Annick Van Overstraeten (CEO, Le Pain Quotidien), Waleed F.M. ALFEHAID (Chairman & CEO AFiG), Alain Coumont (Founder, Le Pain Quotidien), Ossama Chaaban (Managing Director & Partner, CEG).
Names from left to right: Annick Van Overstraeten (CEO, Le Pain Quotidien), Waleed F.M. ALFEHAID (Chairman & CEO AFiG), Alain Coumont (Founder, Le Pain Quotidien), Ossama Chaaban (Managing Director & Partner, CEG).
Names from left to right: Annick Van Overstraeten (CEO, Le Pain Quotidien), Waleed F.M. ALFEHAID (Chairman & CEO AFiG), Alain Coumont (Founder, Le Pain Quotidien), Ossama Chaaban (Managing Director & Partner, CEG).
Names from left to right: Annick Van Overstraeten (CEO, Le Pain Quotidien), Waleed F.M. ALFEHAID (Chairman & CEO AFiG), Alain Coumont (Founder, Le Pain Quotidien), Ossama Chaaban (Managing Director & Partner, CEG).
Names from left to right: Annick Van Overstraeten (CEO, Le Pain Quotidien), Alain Coumont (Founder, Le Pain Quotidien), Waleed F.M. ALFEHAID (Chairman & CEO AFiG), Ossama Chaaban (Managing Director & Partner, CEG).
Names from left to right: Annick Van Overstraeten (CEO, Le Pain Quotidien), Alain Coumont (Founder, Le Pain Quotidien), Waleed F.M. ALFEHAID (Chairman & CEO AFiG), Ossama Chaaban (Managing Director & Partner, CEG).

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