Mimi’s Cafe was founded by Arthur Simms and his son Thomas in 1978. The original location was in Anaheim, California. The company is a chain of French/American style restaurants with a French chalet theme. The company was sold in 2013 to Group Le Duff, which also operate La Madeleine Country French Cafe restaurants.
Mimi’s Cafe has had their corporate office in Irvine, California, for 37 years, however, Group Le Duff recently moved the offices to Dallas, Texas.
The company currently has 145 locations in 24 states. New CEO Phil Costner has recently stated that he plans to return Mimi’s menu back to their original 1978 plan after lackluster sales.
Mimi's CafeMimi’s Cafe was founded by Arthur Simms and his son Thomas in 1978. The original location was in Anaheim, California. The company is a chain of French/American style restaurants with a French chalet theme. The company was sold in 2013 to Group Le Duff, which also operate La Madeleine Country French Cafe restaurants.
Mimi’s Cafe has had their corporate office in Irvine, California, for 37 years, however, Group Le Duff recently moved the offices to Dallas, Texas.
The company currently has 145 locations in 24 states. New CEO Phil Costner has recently stated that he plans to return Mimi’s menu back to their original 1978 plan after lackluster sales.