Bakers Delight unveils radical new store change - and it could trigger a massive national expansion

Bakers Delight is trialling a new "lower-cost, high-efficiency" metro store in Camberwell, Victoria.

This compact model features a streamlined product range, self-serve coffee, and heated food stations.

If the pilot for this concept is successful, these smaller, faster bakeries could soon expand to a location near you.

A spokesperson for Bakers Delight told nine.com.au: "The learnings we take from that trial may lead to further roll outs in our bakeries down the track.

"For now, it's just a one off."

The new metro locations aren't meant to replace traditional Bakers Delight stores.

Instead they will operate in tandem, and give the company are more cost-effective way of implementing their expansion plans which will see the company grow from 520 bakeries to 700 by 2030.

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David Christie, Bakers Delight Joint CEO, described this new store model as a "game-changer for our network".

"It's a lower-cost, high-efficiency format that delivers strong return on investment and opens the door to new locations and franchise opportunities," he said.

"The smaller, more affordable store design will allow for more franchise opportunities at a faster pace.

"The Camberwell Place bakery is more than just a new store. It's a strategic investment in the future of the brand."

And so far, customer feedback is nothing but positive.

"With strong early performance and positive feedback from customers and franchisees alike, the model is poised to play a central role in Bakers Delight's 2030 growth vision," Christie added.

"It's early days yet, but this model is a great example of how our tried-and-true business can evolve to meet the needs of a new generation of customers and entrepreneurs."

The trial store opened on September 2025 and sells just 54 food items compared with over 100 products at their traditional stores.

Alongside the self-serve heated food cabinets are Franke fully-automated coffee machines filled with Grinders coffee beans that customers can help themselves to.

It is understood some of Bakers Delight's current locations are under review.

Several are undergoing refurbishments, including Malvern Central which closed for 12 days in April for a makeover.

Four additional locations will also close for refurbishment.

These locations are Unley in South Australia which will close its doors from April 27 until May 8 and Springfield in New South Wales which will shut up shop from May 11 until May 23.

These makeovers include more streamlined displays and "efficiencies" and the addition of service counters for delivery companies.

Malvern East reopened just in time for Mother's Day on May 10.

For Mother's Day, Bakers Delight is a limited-edition Pink Cruffin Twin Pack for $9.60, with $1 from every twin pack sold going to the Breast Cancer Network (BCNA).

This will lead into Bakers Delight's annual Pink Bun campaign for BCNA which kicks off on May 14.

Bakers Delight's new cruffins range is a recent addition to the bakery chain's lineup. Bakers Delight launched two cruffin flavours for customers to enjoy in 2026 – Choc Hazelnut and Custard.

Cruffins are currently on sale for $4.80 each.

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