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Founded in 1957, the 45th branch of the historical Dilek Bakery has now opened its branch in Emirgan. Dilek Board Member Yiğit Yazıcı stated that they aim to reach 100 branches in 2023, with the strength they derive from their experience of more than 60 years.

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ISTANBUL (TR) - The 45th branch of the historical Dilek Bakery is opening in Emirgan. Making a statement on the subject, Dilek Board Member Yiğit Yazıcı said, “Our journey, which started in the Fatih district of Istanbul in 1957, has not only spread to the city today, but also reached abroad. We are celebrating the reward of our effort for more than 60 years with our 45th branch in Emirgan. We have been growing with the franchising system since 2004. We aim to welcome the year 2023 with 100 branches and a large family of 2,000 people.”

It will open abroad with its new factory

Yiğit Yazıcı, who also gave information about the new factories under construction in Arnavutköy, shared the following: “Our new factory, which will have a closed area of 35 thousand square meters, will start operating in 2022. After this stage, Dilek Bakery will be able to supply many dessert manufacturers both in the country and abroad. In addition to our branches in the Middle East, we will be able to franchise all over Europe and Turkey after our factory starts production at full capacity. We anticipate that when we reach the 100 branches that we target, our number of employees will increase to 2 thousand.”

Opened online store

According to the figures announced by the Baklava and dessert Producers Association at the end of 2020, during the pandemic, takeaway services increased by up to 40%, Dilek board member Yiğit Yazıcı said: “Although we owe our experience and traditions to the point we have come, we follow changing consumer habits and constantly renew ourselves. As Dilek Bakery, we increased our sales by 20% in 2020. Package services created an important part of this. In the process where we experienced the peak of online sales in all sectors, we acted quickly and launched our online store. We now give service for our customers 24/7” and emphasized that they invested in technology as well as production investment.

Unique Istanbul view in Emirgan

Yiğit Yazıcı stated that they apply the concept of patisserie, cafe and restaurant together and that they have a rich menu that appeals to different tastes, compiled from world cuisines, and continued stating about the Emirgan branch of Dilek Bakery: We are waiting for you at our Emirgan branch to take a sweet break from the hustle and bustle. I think that the most beautiful dessert can accompany Emir-gan's unique view.”