Lviv Croissants

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.

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

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

• Oversized croissant sandwiches
• Bakery cafe franchise
• Quick-service bakery
• Specialty coffee beverages
• Food delivery service

Headquarters

HQ city

Lviv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Store Sales: Direct sales from bakery cafe locations to consumers purchasing croissant sandwiches, sweet croissants, soups, salads, and beverages.
2. Franchise Fees: Initial franchise fee of 10,000 EUR for new franchisees plus ongoing royalty fees of 6% of monthly sales.
3. Catering Services: Corporate event and special occasion catering services offered in the US market.
4. Third-Party Delivery Commission: Partnership with delivery aggregators (Bolt, Glovo, Uber Eats, Wolt, Pyszne) generating commission-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BoltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Bolt's food delivery platform.
• GlovocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Glovo's multi-category delivery platform.
• PysznecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Pyszne food delivery platform.
• Uber EatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Uber Eats platform in Poland.
• WoltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership in Poland enabling customers to order Lviv Croissants products through Wolt's food delivery platform.
• Tabletochki FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial initiative partnership with Ukrainian charity foundation focused on children's welfare.
• Korablyk DobraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity foundation partnership for charitable programs and community support initiatives.
• U24 / UNITED24minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial 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

Direct 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

• Facebookfacebook.com/LvivCroissants
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvivcroissants_us
• Xx.com/LvivCroissants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lviv-croissants

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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