Acadiana Business Advocate

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

The French Press to open second location; Find out where

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor

Good morning, Acadiana business news readers. Let's get down to the business news of the day.

The French Press, which first opened in downtown Lafayette 14 years ago, will open a second location, owners announced this morning.

Owners Justin and Margaret Girouard will open The French Press Ambassador in the Englewood Plaza at 3822 Ambassador Caffrey in the former Brick & Spoon space as soon as March. The second location will put the brand closer to a growing section of Lafayette, Justin Girouard said.

You can read the full story here.

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