Francoise Dupont, a close friend of Sophia Cherbourg, hails from a prestigious and wealthy family. She shares Sophia's ambition to become Europe's finest pastry chef. Her family's affluence includes an enormous mansion and a black Bugatti sedan, symbols of their high social standing.

Possessing significant culinary talent, Francoise has established herself as one of Paris's and France's top patissiers. She learns of the Sugarbunnies' existence alongside other townspeople when their initial secrecy ends. Francoise shares Dupont Manor with Catherine, her large, amiable pet dog.