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Maison Kayser

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Maison Kayser
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maison-kayser-usa.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1996
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Maison Kayser is an artisanal French bakery chain founded in 1996 by Eric Kayser, specializing in authentic sourdough and French baked goods. It serves consumer bakery and patisserie customers, with documented operations in Singapore.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersNew York, United States
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New York
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United States
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North America
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Serves global market

Keyword5 values
artisanal french bakery, sourdough bread, french patisserie, bakery products, artisan boulangerie
Industry2 codes
1Artisan & Specialty Bakeries (Sourdough, Heritage Grains)
CodeTHAFAFADPrimaryYes
2Ethnic & Regional Bakeries (e.g., Middle Eastern, Asian, Latin)
CodeTHAFAFAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Retail Bakeries311811
SIC code1 code
  • Bakery Products2050
Product category
Artisanal Bakery
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Maison Kayser is an authentic artisanal French Boulangerie that produces and sells traditional French bakery products, with a particular specialization in sourdough bread, pastries, and viennoiserie. The company operates bakery locations serving consumers seeking authentic French bakery quality, and is recognized among the top French bakeries for sourdough in Singapore.

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Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1Bakery Products
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Peers10 records
1Breads Bakery
TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC-based bakery founded by Israeli baker Uri Scheft, famous for its sourdough rye and chocolate babka. Comparable on artisan-loaf positioning and NYC/international expansion, though Middle-Eastern rather than French in technique.

2Ladurée
TypeEmerging player
Description

French luxury patisserie house known for macarons and viennoiserie with boutique presence across Asia. Adjacent rather than direct — competes for the same premium-French-pastry consumer but emphasizes confectionery/macaron over bread.

3Maison Eric Kayser (France parent)
TypeOthers
Description

The global French parent brand of the same founder with ~100+ stores worldwide. Listed as an ecosystem/reference point rather than a competitor since international outlets operate under the same brand family.

4PAUL Bakery
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large established French bakery chain founded in 1889 with extensive presence across Asia including Singapore. Operates broadly in the same French-bakery category but at much greater scale, making it the dominant incumbent against which Maison Kayser competes for premium French-bakery occasions.

5Dominique Ansel Bakery
TypeDirect peer
Description

NYC-based French-trained artisanal bakery and pastry shop founded by a French chef, with global expansion. Directly comparable as a premium French-bakery brand emphasizing craftsmanship, viennoiserie, and sourdough — competing for the same consumer occasion.

6Tartine Bakery
TypeDirect peer
Description

San Francisco-born artisan bakery renowned for country sourdough and laminated pastries. Comparable as a chef/owner-driven, sourdough-anchored bakery brand with international recognition and cookbook-led brand-building.

7Tiong Bahru Bakery
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore-headquartered artisan bakery chain founded by a French-trained baker with multiple outlets across Singapore. Directly competes with Maison Kayser on the same Singapore sourdough occasion and uses French boulangerie technique as its core positioning.

8Poilâne
TypeDirect peer
Description

Iconic Paris-based sourdough and artisan bakery with international retail presence. Highly comparable — both are founder-led, French, sourdough-anchored brands retailing heritage-grain breads and viennoiserie worldwide.

9Le Pain Quotidien
TypeDirect peer
Description

Belgian-origin bakery-café chain offering artisanal sourdough and organic breads globally. Comparable as a French/belgian-bakery-format chain with sourdough heritage — though more café-oriented than a pure boulangerie.

10Chalon Bread
TypeRegional player
Description

Singapore-based sourdough-focused bakery. Comparable on the same Singapore sourdough occasion where Maison Kayser is recognized, though operationally smaller and more local.

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Maison Kayser

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Maison Kayser is an artisanal French bakery chain founded in 1996 by Eric Kayser, specializing in authentic sourdough and French baked goods. It serves consumer bakery and patisserie customers, with documented operations in Singapore.

Maison Kayser firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Maison Kayser
Website
https://maison-kayser-usa.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1996
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Maison Kayser is an artisanal French bakery chain founded in 1996 by Eric Kayser, specializing in authentic sourdough and French baked goods. It serves consumer bakery and patisserie customers, with documented operations in Singapore.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Maison Kayser industry classification

Industry
Product category
Artisanal Bakery
NAICS
Retail Bakeries (311811)
SIC
Bakery Products (2050)
akta.pro primary industry
Artisan & Specialty Bakeries (Sourdough, Heritage Grains) (THAFAFAD)
akta.pro secondary industry
Ethnic & Regional Bakeries (e.g., Middle Eastern, Asian, Latin) (THAFAFAJ)

Keywords

  • Artisanal french bakery
  • Sourdough bread
  • French patisserie
  • Bakery products
  • Artisan boulangerie

Where Maison Kayser is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

Maison Kayser business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Maison Kayser product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Maison Kayser is an authentic artisanal French Boulangerie that produces and sells traditional French bakery products, with a particular specialization in sourdough bread, pastries, and viennoiserie. The company operates bakery locations serving consumers seeking authentic French bakery quality, and is recognized among the top French bakeries for sourdough in Singapore.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Bakery Products

Companies that use Maison Kayser

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Maison Kayser technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
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Maison Kayser competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Breads Bakery: NYC-based bakery founded by Israeli baker Uri Scheft, famous for its sourdough rye and chocolate babka. Comparable on artisan-loaf positioning and NYC/international expansion, though Middle-Eastern rather than French in technique.
  • Dominique Ansel Bakery: NYC-based French-trained artisanal bakery and pastry shop founded by a French chef, with global expansion. Directly comparable as a premium French-bakery brand emphasizing craftsmanship, viennoiserie, and sourdough — competing for the same consumer occasion.
  • Tartine Bakery: San Francisco-born artisan bakery renowned for country sourdough and laminated pastries. Comparable as a chef/owner-driven, sourdough-anchored bakery brand with international recognition and cookbook-led brand-building.
  • Tiong Bahru Bakery: Singapore-headquartered artisan bakery chain founded by a French-trained baker with multiple outlets across Singapore. Directly competes with Maison Kayser on the same Singapore sourdough occasion and uses French boulangerie technique as its core positioning.
  • Poilâne: Iconic Paris-based sourdough and artisan bakery with international retail presence. Highly comparable — both are founder-led, French, sourdough-anchored brands retailing heritage-grain breads and viennoiserie worldwide.
  • Le Pain Quotidien: Belgian-origin bakery-café chain offering artisanal sourdough and organic breads globally. Comparable as a French/belgian-bakery-format chain with sourdough heritage — though more café-oriented than a pure boulangerie.

Emerging players

  • Ladurée: French luxury patisserie house known for macarons and viennoiserie with boutique presence across Asia. Adjacent rather than direct — competes for the same premium-French-pastry consumer but emphasizes confectionery/macaron over bread.

Others

  • Maison Eric Kayser (France parent): The global French parent brand of the same founder with ~100+ stores worldwide. Listed as an ecosystem/reference point rather than a competitor since international outlets operate under the same brand family.

Broad incumbents

  • PAUL Bakery: Large established French bakery chain founded in 1889 with extensive presence across Asia including Singapore. Operates broadly in the same French-bakery category but at much greater scale, making it the dominant incumbent against which Maison Kayser competes for premium French-bakery occasions.

Regional players

  • Chalon Bread: Singapore-based sourdough-focused bakery. Comparable on the same Singapore sourdough occasion where Maison Kayser is recognized, though operationally smaller and more local.

Market position

Customer concentration

Maison Kayser social profiles

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Maison Kayser financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Valuation estimate

Maison Kayser leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Maison Kayser funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Maison Kayser M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Maison Kayser

What does Maison Kayser do?

Maison Kayser is an authentic artisanal French Boulangerie that produces and sells traditional French bakery products, with a particular specialization in sourdough bread, pastries, and viennoiserie. The company operates bakery locations serving consumers seeking authentic French bakery quality, and is recognized among the top French bakeries for sourdough in Singapore.

When was Maison Kayser founded?

Maison Kayser was founded in 1996. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Maison Kayser based?

Maison Kayser is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Maison Kayser's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Breads Bakery, Dominique Ansel Bakery, Tartine Bakery, Tiong Bahru Bakery, Poilâne and Le Pain Quotidien. Ladurée is listed as an emerging player. Maison Eric Kayser (France parent) is listed as an others. PAUL Bakery is listed as a broad incumbent. Chalon Bread is listed as a regional player.

Does Maison Kayser have an API?

No public API is recorded for Maison Kayser.

What industry is Maison Kayser in?

Maison Kayser's product category is Artisanal Bakery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAFAD, Artisan & Specialty Bakeries (Sourdough, Heritage Grains), with a secondary code of THAFAFAJ, Ethnic & Regional Bakeries (e.g., Middle Eastern, Asian, Latin). Its NAICS code is 311811 and its SIC code is 2050.

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