New Ownership Is the Best LA Restaurant Trend of 2024 | Eater LA
"After 35 years in business, the iconic Los Angeles bakery known for its triple berry cake closed all six locations on December 31, 2023, citing lease obligations and rising costs. Two weeks later the Los Angeles Times revealed a class-action lawsuit filed by former employees who allege wage theft may have contributed to the closure. In February, Julie Ngu, CEO of Pacific French Bakery and a longtime fan, purchased the bakery’s equipment, recipes, branding, website, social media handles, and other intellectual property and declared #JaneIsBack on social media; though Ngu is not responsible for the company’s alleged mismanagement or the former owner’s debt, she’s making an effort to rehire its former employees." - Cathy Chaplin
