Luc Novellas opened his 3rd Campaillette bakery in 2015 with Grands Moulins de Paris. With his passion and love of challenges, Luc is now looking for a new bakery.
Discover the portrait of Luc Novellas, artisan baker in Saint-Victoret (13)
Could you please introduce yourself?
Luc Novellas, I'm 35, trained as a Boulanger-Pâtissier and based in Saint Victoret (13). This is my 3rd bakery with Les Grands Moulins de Paris, and I've been in the bakery business for 10 years.
How did you come to meet GMP? Why did you choose to work with GMP on your 1st installation project?
I already knew Grands Moulins de Paris. I chose to be accompanied by them in my first installation because I had a colleague who had been installed by GMP and who had been satisfied. He recommended GMP to accompany me in my project, so it was word of mouth.
You are now in your 3rd bakery. Did GMP assist you in selling your existing business and in finding/purchasing new ones? How did the sales go?
Yes, Grands Moulins de Paris helped me with all the steps I needed to take. I haven't sold any of my businesses yet, but they helped me with my buyout projects. Even though I found my last bakery on my own, GMP introduced me to many others.
Why did you choose GMP to support you in all your projects?
I chose Grands Moulins de Paris because they offered me real support. I needed financing, and they provided it. I also knew the Transactions and Financing Advisor for my region.
Are you satisfied with the support you received? Can you describe it to me / how you were supported?
Yes, I'm satisfied! And today they're helping me with my purchase project, presenting me with several funds for sale.
What if I had to do it all over again?
I'd do the same thing all over again, I wouldn't change a thing!
Would you recommend GMP as a miller for bakeries wishing to set up and/or sell their business?
Yes, absolutely, I'd recommend Grands Moulins de Paris as a miller to support bakers who want to set up or sell their businesses, because there's good follow-up, good support, good guidance.
Are you a happy baker today?
Yes, I'm very happy in my job as a baker today.
Any advice for those setting up for the first time?
My advice to anyone wishing to set up for the first time is to go and meet Les Grands Moulins de Paris, because they know how to provide support. They are also the organizers of the Concours des Jeunes Entrepreneurs en Boulangerie (CJE) and offer to take part.
