Lviv Croissants
Lviv Croissants is a bakery cafe franchise founded in 2015 in Lviv, Ukraine, specializing in oversized signature croissants filled with savory and sweet ingredients, complemented by coffee and beverages. It serves individual consumers and franchise partners across 200+ storefronts in 8 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersLviv, Ukraine
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Lviv Croissants does
Lviv Croissants is an international bakery cafe franchise founded in March 2015 in Lviv, Ukraine by Andrii Galytskyi. The company's core product is an oversized, signature croissant — produced via an accidentally-discovered variation on standard thawing and baking methods that yields a larger, fluffier pastry than conventional croissants. These signature croissants are filled with sweet and savory ingredients (chicken, turkey, beef, salami, pastrami, tuna, salmon, Nutella, Oreo, pistachio, seasonal fruits) and accompanied by espresso-based beverages, specialty drinks, soups, and salads. The signature Croissant Lviv sandwich (salami, scrambled egg, cheese, fresh vegetables, signature sauce) remains the bestseller since founding.
The business operates on a franchise model with an initial fee of 10,000 EUR and a 6% ongoing royalty on monthly sales. Distribution runs through physical bakery cafe storefronts (company-owned and franchisee-operated), third-party delivery aggregators (Bolt, Glovo, Uber Eats, Wolt, Pyszne in Poland and Ukraine; additional platforms Ravlyk, Loko, Korzyna in Ukraine), US-only catering services (via ezCater integration), and a US mobile app built on the TryPerdiem platform with loyalty rewards. The company serves two primary customer segments: individual consumers purchasing quick-service meals across all dayparts (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacking), and franchise partners seeking established brand and operational systems for bakery ownership. Catering represents a smaller enterprise segment in the US market.
Lviv Croissants operates 200+ storefronts across 8 countries — Ukraine (160+ stores, original home market), Poland (first international entry in 2022, 10+ bakeries), Slovakia (Bratislava), Czech Republic (Prague Palladium), USA (entered 2024 via Fast Food Franchising Group USA Inc, headquartered in Atlanta, with Georgia and Washington State locations), Norway (Oslo), France (Nice opening), and South Korea (via Lviv Croissants Korea Co., Ltd.). The brand employs 1,500+ people, reports 11.5M+ croissants consumed in Ukraine in 2025 and 12M+ sold annually in the US, and operates regional sub-brands under the unified Lviv Croissants identity. The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with no disclosed external institutional capital.
Lviv Croissants firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lviv Croissants
- Legal name
- Fast Food Franchising Group USA Inc
- Website
- https://lvivcroissants.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Lviv Croissants is a bakery cafe franchise founded in 2015 in Lviv, Ukraine, specializing in oversized signature croissants filled with savory and sweet ingredients, complemented by coffee and beverages. It serves individual consumers and franchise partners across 200+ storefronts in 8 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lviv Croissants industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Bakery Cafe
- NAICS
- Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Bakery Products (2050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cafe-Bakeries (Bakery + Coffee/Foodservice) (THAFAFAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Retail Bakeries (Bread & Daily Bakery) (THAFAFAA)
Keywords
Where Lviv Croissants is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lviv
- HQ country
- Ukraine
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
Lviv Croissants business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Retail Store Sales: Direct sales from bakery cafe locations to consumers purchasing croissant sandwiches, sweet croissants, soups, salads, and beverages.
- Franchise Fees: Initial franchise fee of 10,000 EUR for new franchisees plus ongoing royalty fees of 6% of monthly sales.
- Catering Services: Corporate event and special occasion catering services offered in the US market.
- Third-Party Delivery Commission: Partnership with delivery aggregators (Bolt, Glovo, Uber Eats, Wolt, Pyszne) generating commission-based revenue.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Food Court Shopping Mall (S size) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Medium Store (M size) |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Large Store (L size) |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Royalty Fee |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sweet Croissant Items (Korea) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Sandwich Croissant Items (Korea) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Beverage Items (Korea) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Lviv Croissants product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lviv Croissants operates a bakery cafe franchise specializing in oversized freshly baked croissants filled with a wide variety of savory and sweet ingredients. The signature product line includes savory croissant sandwiches (chicken, turkey, beef, salami, pastrami, tuna, salmon), sweet croissants (Nutella, Oreo, Pistachio, fruit, and cream-based varieties), coffee and specialty beverages, soups, and salads. The company sells these products through its own and franchised physical stores across 8+ countries, with online ordering via a proprietary mobile app and third-party delivery aggregators, plus corporate catering services in the US market.
Product overview
Lviv Croissants is a bakery cafe franchise offering a single unified product concept centered on large, freshly baked oversized croissants filled with a wide variety of savory and sweet ingredients, complemented by coffee, specialty beverages, soups, and salads. The core product line consists of signature Croissant Sandwiches (savory varieties including chicken, turkey, beef, salami, pastrami, tuna, and salmon fillings), Sweet Croissants & Desserts (Nutella, Oreo, Pistachio, fruit, and cream-based varieties), and a Beverages menu (espresso-based drinks, cold drinks, seasonal specialties, and frappés). Additional offerings include Breakfast Croissants, Soups & Salads, and Catering Services for events. The US market also features a proprietary Mobile App and Online Ordering Platform (built on TryPerdiem) with an integrated loyalty rewards program. The company operates across multiple international markets including Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, USA, Czech Republic, France, South Korea, and Norway, with slight variations in product availability by market.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Croissant Sandwiches (Savory) Lviv Croissants' signature oversized freshly baked croissants filled with savory ingredients including chicken, beef, salami, pastrami, turkey, tuna, salmon, and vegetables. Offered in varieties such as Turkey Avocado BLT, Italian Charcuterie, Lviv Salami & Ham, Roasted Pepper Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken, Polish Kabanossi, Chicken Salad, Cranberry Chicken Salad, Veggie Medley, and Pastrami. The first signature Croissant Lviv sandwich with salami, scrambled egg, cheese, fresh vegetables, and signature sauce remains a best-seller.
- Sweet Croissants and Desserts Sweet croissant varieties featuring classic and indulgent fillings such as Nutella, Oreo with mascarpone cream, Pistachio with house-made pistachio filling, Strawberry & Mascarpone, Wild Berries & Mascarpone, Nutella Strawberry & Banana, and Drunk Cherry Croissant. Targeted at consumers seeking dessert or snack options across breakfast, midday, and evening occasions.
- Beverages and Coffee Hot and cold beverages including espresso-based drinks (Espresso, Doppio, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Caramel Macchiato, Caffè Mocha, Chai Tea Latte, Hot Chocolate, Vanilla Lavender Latte, White Chocolate Macadamia Latte), cold drinks (Classic Lemonade, Fruit Lemonades, Iced Teas, Juices), seasonal specialty drinks, and Frappés (Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla).
- Soups and Salads Side items pairing with croissant sandwiches including Chicken Avocado Salad, Beets & Pecan Salad, Smoked Salmon Avocado Salad, and Tomato & Roasted Pepper Bisque soup. Available in both US and Korean markets with localized variants.
- Catering Service Corporate and event catering service offering Lviv Croissants' croissant sandwiches, soups, salads, and drinks for meetings, business luncheons, and family brunches. Catering orders can be placed via phone (+1 770-526-1234), email ([email protected]), or the ezCater platform (https://www.ezcater.com/catering/lviv-croissants-3). Targeted at corporate and event clients in the US market.
- Mobile App and Online Ordering Platform Loyalty program-enabled mobile app and ordering platform for the US market, built on the TryPerdiem platform, enabling order-ahead, skip-the-line functionality, exclusive app-only offers, and a loyalty rewards program (1 point per $1 spent, redeemable at 100/200/300 points for $5/$10/$15 vouchers).
- Gyro Croissants New savory croissant addition with Greek-inspired fillings including Beef & Lamb Gyro and Chicken Gyro varieties, both topped with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled red onions, and sriracha aioli; spicy option with jalapeños available. Limited-time menu addition.
- Hazelnut Berry and Hazelnut Chocolate Crunch Croissants Seasonal sweet croissant launches featuring Hazelnut Berry Croissant (hazelnut cream with fresh raspberries, strawberries, and powdered sugar) and Hazelnut Chocolate Crunch Croissant (hazelnut cream with crushed walnuts, chocolate drizzle, and powdered sugar). Available for a limited time.
- Seasonal Cold Drinks (Spring/Summer 2026) Seasonal cold beverage lineup introduced for warmer weather including Ube Lavender Latte, Cold Foam Matcha Blossom Latte, Honey Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, Strawberry Vanilla Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, Cucumber Basil Refresher, and Lavender Basil Refresher. Available for a limited time.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 12 million croissant sandwiches sold annually
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Lviv Croissants
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lviv Croissants technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration13 records
Feature2 records
Lviv Croissants partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BoltcoreDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Bolt's food delivery platform.
- GlovocoreDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Glovo's multi-category delivery platform.
- PysznecoreDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Pyszne food delivery platform.
- Uber EatscoreDelivery partnership enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Uber Eats platform in Poland.
- WoltcoreDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Wolt's food delivery platform.
- Tabletochki FoundationminorSocial initiative partnership with Ukrainian charity foundation focused on children's welfare.
- Korablyk DobraminorCharity foundation partnership for charitable programs and community support initiatives.
- U24 / UNITED24minorOfficial fundraising initiative launched by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy for charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Lviv Croissants promotes donation links on their websites.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Lviv Croissants competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pret A Manger: Global bakery-cafe chain selling fresh sandwiches, pastries, and coffee in urban locations. Closely comparable concept to Lviv Croissants in both product mix (bakery-led sandwiches + coffee) and franchise/corporate hybrid operating model.
- Paul: French artisan bakery-cafe chain with a long-standing patisserie heritage and global franchise network. Directly comparable on the viennoiserie/patisserie-led menu and franchise-driven international growth.
- Au Bon Pain: Bakery-cafe chain serving croissants, sandwiches, soups, salads, and coffee in high-traffic urban and mall locations. Closely comparable concept and product mix to Lviv Croissants' mall and street-front stores.
- Tous Les Jours: Korean-American bakery-cafe chain serving French-Asian pastries, sandwiches, and beverages. Comparable cafe-bakery model targeting similar daypart occasions in the same international markets Lviv Croissants is entering.
- Le Pain Quotidien: Belgian-origin bakery-cafe chain specializing in artisan breads, pastries, and light meals. Shares Lviv Croissants' bakery-led menu and casual cafe format, with similar international expansion playbook.
- Paris Baguette: Korean-founded international bakery-cafe franchise with a broad menu of pastries, sandwiches, and coffee. Direct peer especially relevant given Lviv Croissants' active South Korea expansion and similar cafe-bakery unit economics.
Broad incumbents
- Krispy Kreme: Global donut and bakery chain with cafe service and a strong international franchise model. Comparable franchise economics and bakery-cafe format, though concentrated on donuts versus Lviv Croissants' croissant-centric menu.
- Dunkin': Global coffee-and-donut chain with a deep franchise network and broad breakfast/daypart menu. Comparable franchise-driven bakery-cafe economics, though concentrated on coffee and donuts rather than croissant sandwiches.
- Tim Hortons: Large Canadian QSR/bakery-cafe chain with a broad baked-goods and coffee menu and global franchise presence. Comparable franchise economics and bakery+coffee unit model, though at materially greater scale.
- Panera Bread: Large US bakery-cafe chain offering sandwiches, soups, salads, and bakery items with a loyalty program. Overlaps broadly with Lviv Croissants' US menu but operates at significantly larger scale with proprietary tech and loyalty infrastructure.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Lviv Croissants social profiles
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Lviv Croissants leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Lviv Croissants funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Lviv Croissants M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Lviv Croissants
What does Lviv Croissants do?
Lviv Croissants operates a bakery cafe franchise specializing in oversized freshly baked croissants filled with a wide variety of savory and sweet ingredients. The signature product line includes savory croissant sandwiches (chicken, turkey, beef, salami, pastrami, tuna, salmon), sweet croissants (Nutella, Oreo, Pistachio, fruit, and cream-based varieties), coffee and specialty beverages, soups, and salads. The company sells these products through its own and franchised physical stores across 8+ countries, with online ordering via a proprietary mobile app and third-party delivery aggregators, plus corporate catering services in the US market.
Is Lviv Croissants a public or private company?
Lviv Croissants is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Lviv Croissants founded?
Lviv Croissants was founded in 2015. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Lviv Croissants based?
Lviv Croissants is headquartered in Lviv, Ukraine, in the Europe region.
How does Lviv Croissants make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Retail Store Sales are the primary driver. The others are franchise Fees, catering Services and third-Party Delivery Commission.
Who are Lviv Croissants's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pret A Manger, Paul, Au Bon Pain, Tous Les Jours, Le Pain Quotidien and Paris Baguette. Broad incumbents are Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', Tim Hortons and Panera Bread.
Does Lviv Croissants have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lviv Croissants.
What industry is Lviv Croissants in?
Lviv Croissants's product category is Specialty Bakery Cafe. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAFAG, Cafe-Bakeries (Bakery + Coffee/Foodservice), with a secondary code of THAFAFAA, Retail Bakeries (Bread & Daily Bakery). Its NAICS code is 311811 and its SIC code is 5810.