Entrepreneurial and passionate, Christophe and Carine opened a new Campaillette bakery in August 2016 with the support of Grands Moulins de Paris.
Meet Christophe and Carine Antunès, who live in Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe (63)
Could you introduce yourself?
We are Christophe and Carine ANTUNES. We are 35 and 34 years old and have been working in the bakery business for 16 years. However, we didn’t follow the same career paths. I completed a baking apprenticeship, while my wife was previously a hairdresser. In 2005, we bought our first business in Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe in the Puy-de-Dôme department. We sold it in early 2016.
Where are you at today?
We launched a new Campaillette bakery project in August 2016. In our previous business, we didn’t work exclusively with Grands Moulins de Paris, but we had a very good relationship with our Area Manager. We told him about our desire to open a new location. Very quickly, he showed us a spot that we fell in love with.
Why did you choose to work with GMP on your project?
First of all, because the Grands Moulins de Paris team has always supported us in our first venture in Sauvagnat-Sainte-Marthe. We were also impressed by the quality of the support they provided for the launch of our new business. We felt well supported.
What role did GMP play in your project?
Listening, responsiveness, and follow-up.
Can you share a few tips for success?
The bakers’ dedication and commitment to their project, the quality of their products, the choice of location, their willingness to take advice, and strong customer relations (organizing events, communicating with a recognizable and modern brand identity).
What if we had to do it all over again?
We would do the same thing all over again; we have no regrets. The only thing we would like to do is expand the parking lot, because it gets very crowded at noon.
Would you recommend GMP as a flour miller to support bakers who want to start their own business?
Yes, and that's exactly what we did with my former boss. We introduced him to Grands Moulins de Paris so they could work with him on a creative project.
Are you a happy baker today?
Yes, we're very happy today.
A message for anyone looking to move in for the first time?
We wish them the same success we’ve achieved, with the same support, and we hope they’ll keep in mind the keys to success we’ve shared with you.
