The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Korean company to build bakery in Gainesville, hire 285 workers
CJ Foodville Corp. spending $47M to support café chain.
A Korean food processing company has announced plans to build a $47 million commercial bakery north of Atlanta to support its fast-ex- panding French Asian café chain.
CJ Foodville Corp. plans to build its facility in Gaines- ville and expects to hire 285 workers. The company is a subsidiary of CJ Group, one of South Korea’s largest food service and food processing companies, and operates the TOUS les JOURS bakery café brand, according to a news release.
CJ Foodville expanded into the U.S. in 2004 and current y operates four storefronts across Georgia. Tony Hunsoo Ahn, CEO of CJ Foodville USA, said the café brand’s expansion warranted the additional investment.
“Our ultimate goal is to establish the TOUS les JOURS brand as a globally cherished bakery brand that transcends borders and captivates pal- ates worldwide,” Ahn said in the release.
The new facility will be based at the Gainesville Business Park near I-985. It is expected to open in 2025 and to produce more than 19,000 tons of products a year. CJ Foodville wi l likely qual for job creation tax credits and worker training through Georgia Quick Start. A Georgia Department of Economic Development spokesperson said negotiations involving discretionary incent ves, such as grants, remain active.
The food and beverage industries remain among Georgia’s largest and most well-known sectors. While the state is often associated as the home of Coca-cola, Chick-fil-a and a robust poultry industry, Georgia is home to facilities for half of the country’s top 100 food processing companies. Gov. Brian
mp touted that products made in Georgia can reach 80% of the U.S. market wi hin a two-day drive, calling that “a recipe for success.”
“We are excited for CJ Foodville to support its TOUS les JOURS brand from Georgia and partner with the Hall County community to create lasting jobs,” Kemp said.