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Buying, selling, or opening a bakery is a major step for an artisan baker. That’s why Grands Moulins de Paris provides you with a team of professionals who specialize in bakery transactions. Their services cover all aspects of setting up a bakery.

To ensure that everyone receives high-quality support, the managers and advisors at the Transactions and Financing department of Grands Moulins de Paris hold the professional license for “Real Estate and Business Transactions.” This certification allows us to legally assist bakers in buying, selling, or taking over a business.

Today, our experts handlenearly 200 transactions a year throughout France.

Our service includes: 

     • Comprehensive, day-to-day support throughout every stage of the transaction, from finding a property to the final move-in; 

     • Personalized investment guidance; 

     •25 experts located throughout the country; 

     • A partnership with platforms that list business properties and commercial spaces for sale.

Read the interview with Eric Collavini, National Head of Transactions and Financing.
With the help of its 25 experts, Grands Moulins de Paris helps set up approximately 200 artisan bakers each year.

Buying or Selling a Bakery: Our 10-Step Support Service

Step 1 - The Meeting
We’ll discuss your project together and explore the various options for bringing it to life.
Step 2 - Signing the listing or search agreement
By signing an agreement, you authorize us to provide you with legal assistance in selling or purchasing a business or commercial property. These agreements form the basis of our partnership and outline the duties and obligations of both parties.
Step 3 - The visits
Our professionals have access to a nationwide database and an extensive network to find properties that meet your criteria, and they are available to assist you during viewings.
Step 4 - The preliminary study
Our advisors will prepare the financing plan and projected financial statements for the business that has caught your interest.
Step 5 - Negotiations
Our expertise allows us to negotiate on your behalf and secure the best terms.
Step 6 - Signing the preliminary sales agreement
We’re here to support you when you sign the preliminary agreement—the most important step in the buying or selling process.
Step 7 - Securing Funding
We assist you in scheduling appointments with banks and during meetings, and we prepare all the necessary documentation in advance.
Step 8 - Preparing for the takeover
Our entire team is here to help ensure your move goes smoothly.
Step 9 - Signing the deed
We’ll also be there to support you during the signing.
Step 10 - Taking Possession of the Business
Our advisors will assist you during the opening process to ensure a smooth start.

Our sales team can also help you showcase your products and set up your shop. Thanks to our bakery business transaction service, buying, selling, or taking over a bakery has never been easier!

Fee Schedule

Brokerage fees (excluding tax)Amount excluding tax
Listing and Search Agreements4% of the sale price of the "
" collection, excluding tax, with a minimum of €4,000 excluding tax
Sales Agreements forSocial Rights (
) (Sale of Business Assets)
4% of the sale price of the "
" collection, excluding tax, with a minimum of €4,000 excluding tax
Lease Agreements forCommercial Space30% of the annual rent (excluding tax)
, with a minimum of €4,000 (excluding tax)
Power of Attorney forthe Assignment of Leasehold Rights4% of the lease fee (excluding tax)
, with a minimum of €4,000 (excluding tax)

Fee schedule effective October1, 2019.

Our fees are payable by the buyer. They are due in full on the day the final deed of sale is executed (the applicable VAT rate is 20%, effective as of January1, 2014. The applicable VAT rate will be the rate in effect on the date the service becomes due).

Our teams throughout France

We have a team ofprofessionals specializing in bakery transactions. The Transaction and Financing Managers and Advisors at Grands Moulins de Paris hold the professional license for “Real Estate and Business Transactions,” which legally authorizes them to act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers.

We do everything we can to assist you inthe sale or purchase of your business.

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