Franchise News
Anniversary Celebration
January 2023

Hear Mechelle, the House of Bread McKinney owner announce their one year celebration happening Saturday 2/4/23. Calling all Dallas people to enjoy a .25 cent cinnamon roll.
House of Bread McKinney win multiple awards for “Best in Dallas Fort Worth Area” and Owners Mechelle Coate and Dustin Marks say ‘Thank you!‘
November 2022
“THANK YOU
That’s Right: You Made House of Bread an 8x Winner!
9 Months ago when we first opened our doors to ya’ll I never imagined this would happen! Let me tell you, I CRIED when I got the phone call that we had won ALL these awards that were chosen from ALL of DFW. The support you have shown us, from our first few months (where mistakes were plenty, and you showed us such grace) to now with the MOUNTAIN of Thanksgiving orders you are entrusting us with. I can’t say Thank You enough for your continued support in making House of Bread such a special place for us. If this is what you have helped make our first 9 months become, I can’t wait to see what next year has in store for House of Bread! Ya’ll truly are the best customers (and friends that so many of you have become). I wish there was an award for Best Customer Base, because ya’ll would win hands down! Happy Thanksgiving, we are truly grateful for each and every one of you.
House of Bread Nolensville is now open!
October 2022
Tim Witcher, celebrates the opening by making a 25# cinnamon roll and sharing it with his beloved customers.
New Bakery in Plano, TX: Opening Early 2023
September 2022

Market Street Center, 1929 Preston Rd, Plano Texas 75093 | aglezre2001@yahoo.com | (214) 709-0739
Arturo Gonzales and Claudia Robles have been searching for the right business opportunity to work together. Upon learning about House of Bread and meeting the franchise team, they knew they found a match. Claudia is retired pediatrician and master baker, while Arturo has climbed the corporate ladder. They look forward to baking some bread together.
New Bakery in San Luis Obispo, CA: Opening May 23, 2023
September 2022
House of Bread is opening a second location in San Luis Obispo May 2023:

New Bakery is open in Nolensville, TN
October 2022
“House of Bread is now open in Nolensville at 7186 Nolensville Road at Hillside Center to a roaring reception. Offerings at the bakery include fresh bread baked daily by in-house bakers as well as sandwiches and pastries. It will also eventually feature a drive-thru where customers can purchase bread and other items from the comfort of their vehicle. In addition to the products made in-house, the bakery has an array of locally produced products.” – Read More
Breaking Bread
Featured in Edible San Luis Obispo (Fall 2021 Edition 32) – page 42

House of Bread is coming to Nolensville, Tennessee
House of Bread Nolensville is opening at 7186 Nolensville, Rd, Suite A, Nolensville, TN 37135. To open 1st quarter of 2022. We welcome Tim and Emily Witcher to the House of Bread Team. This will be the site of our first drive-thru location.
California Bakery House of Bread Pops McKinney, Texas Location in the Oven
Enjoy the article at CultureMap Dallas. Here’s how it starts:
“There’s a new bread coming to town: House of Bread, a small chain based in California, will open its first location in Texas in McKinney, where it will serve a big selection of breads, plus cookies, scones, muffins, and cinnamon rolls, as well as sandwiches made with the bread they bake and other cafe fare.
According to a release, the shop is a franchise being brought to town by husband-and-wife Dustin Marks and Mechelle Coate, empty-nesters who liked HoB’s traditional values of handmade quality products. The shop will open in the fall at 7551 Eldorado Pkwy., #100, in a new center at the southwest corner of Alma Road.” – Read More
New House of Bread Coming to McKinley Texas
April 2021
House of Bread McKinney has signed a lease for 7551 El Dorado Parkway, McKinney Texas 75070. They have started a Facebook page found here: facebook.com/HobMckinney. Please like the page and follow along with their progress. To open late summer of 2021.
SLO Bakery Has a Reward for Fully Vaccinated Customers: A Free Loaf of Bread
April 2021
SLO House of Bread gives free loaf for full COVID vaccination | San Luis Obispo Tribune

House of Bread is coming to McKinney and Prosper Texas
August 2020
Dustin Marks and Mechelle Coate have recently become empty nesters and have decided the timing was right for them to pursue their long term vision of owning a bread bakery. Both indicated that the initial interest had to do with desiring a healthy business. I was impressed that they really knew that whole grain bread made correctly, naturally like we do at House of Bread, meets their goals. They have purchased the rights to three units and are currently in lease negotiations. We will keep you updated if you are on the franchise newsletter list, but if you’d like to reach out to them and get on their VIP list for the opening, please email houseofbreadmckinney@gmail.com.
New House of Bread Bakery Café Franchise Coming to Frisco, Texas
July 2019
Michael and Safete Haxhiu of Frisco Texas, are opening a House of Bread Bakery Café. Michael currently owns a small trucking company, that requires a lot of travel away from home, and Safete is a nurse. They are looking forward to working together in their own business, creating a positive lifestyle for themselves, while selling truly fresh and delicious products.
100-Pound Cinnamon Roll
April 2019
Tim and Nathalie Atwell, allowing Eric Breeze, the original owner of House of Bread, Reno, take the first cut into the 100-pound cinnamon roll. It was the Atwells’ one year anniversary of owning the business.
On Line Baking Classes
June 2018
House of Bread has launched an on line baking class series. Watch our short promotional video on the class offerings.
Franchise Opportunities with House of Bread
February 2018
If you’ve always wanted to be a part of the growing food industry, but don’t quite know where to get started, considering a franchising opportunity is an excellent option.
Former Lawyer Discovers Her True Passion Is Bread
August 2015
After serving five years in the Public Defenders office, Sheila McCann decided to leave her office and instead share her love of bread. She opened the first House of Bread Bakery Café in San Luise Obispo, Cali. in 1996.