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and Milestones

A collection of press releases, feature coverage, and notable media moments that trace the growth of Copain from bakery to brasserie.

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Recent coverage around Ballantyne has framed the clearest evolution of the brand yet: a flagship Copain that expands the bakery into a full French brasserie while keeping bread, pastry, and provisions at the center.

It is the strongest public expression so far of what Copain can be from first coffee to last reservation.

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Coverage

Recent & Notable

Jan 9, 2026 Go Ballantyne

Brasserie Copain Now Open at The Bowl

The opening announcement positioned Brasserie Copain as an all-day destination for breakfast, lunch, dinner, pastries, provisions, wine, and full-service French hospitality.

Apr 22, 2025 Go Ballantyne

Copain to Bring Authentic Parisian Charm to Ballantyne

Ballantyne announced Copain’s third location and described it as the first flagship version of the brand to combine bakery counter service with a full French brasserie.

Feb 20, 2025 WXII 12

Charlotte French Bakery Set to Open in Winston-Salem

WXII covered Copain’s expansion into Winston-Salem, highlighting the bakery’s French techniques, organic flour program, and the move from Charlotte into the Triad.

Jun 5, 2018 Axios Charlotte

Early Details on the SouthPark Bakery and Market

Early Charlotte coverage captured the original vision for Copain: a bakery and market built around bread, pastry, prepared foods, provisions, and easier gathering at home.

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