A bakery company with some household names is moving its headquarters to North Texas, joining the growing list of relocations in the region.
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc.is relocating its corporate hub to Irving from Horsham, Penn., which is north of Philadelphia — in a move that supports its long-term growth strategy, it said in a statement.
The new home base benefits from its central location and a closer proximity to Grupo Bimbo, its parent company in Mexico City, strengthening collaboration and enabling faster, more integrated decision‑making across operations.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is a massive player in its industry — with its brands including Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas (English muffins) and Entenmann’s. It counts roughly 20,000 employees and has over 50 manufacturing locations in the country.
“Relocating our headquarters to Dallas positions us to operate more efficiently as we continue to invest in our brands and our communities,” said Greg Koehrsen, president, in the statement.
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has continued to enjoy business relocations, as companies are drawn by the talent pool, locale and other factors. North Texas gained a net of 11 new headquarters from out of state last year, according to a report by real estate firm CBRE — a bigger influx than any other U.S. metro area.
Earlier this year, Public Storage — the provider of extra space for customers — filed paperwork to move its headquarters from Southern California to Frisco.
Bimbo USA’s history in Texas started in the late 1990s, when Grupo Bimbo entered the U.S. market with the acquisition of Mrs. Baird’s Bakery. Now, it operates bakeries, sales centers and distribution sites throughout the Dallas area and the state.
“We’ve built a strong presence here over the years, and this region remains central to who we are today,” Koehrsen said. “We’re looking forward to deepening those roots as we grow and continuing to support the communities that have supported us.”
Bimbo USA’s senior leadership team already is working in the new headquarters.