Atlanta’s Macaron Queen recently took a big step forward in her mission to spread the joy of Macarons to as many people as possible thanks to an appearance on CNBC’s hit show, The Profit. The French pastry boutique -- owned by mother-daughter team Finia Jahangard and Nina Chteoui -- became an instant fan favorite, ranking as one of the show’s highest viewed episodes ever.

But Macaron Queen’s desserts were popular with more than just the viewers, as show host Marcus Lemonis signed a deal to acquire up to 50% of the mother-daughter team’s business. That decision appears to be a good one. Since the show’s airing, Macaron Queen has experienced consistent, nationwide growth through online sales and expansion into the franchising market,

where the company can monitor partners to ensure their stringent standards for quality and service are maintained. Today, the French pastry boutique continues their national growth as they quickly become a household name