[3] As Calder's bakery became very successful, he opened the City Steam Biscuit Factory in Twin Street, Adelaide in 1872.

[citation needed] From 1914 Balfours expanded their business to cake shops, cafes and tearooms.

[citation needed] In recognition of the significant contribution of then chairman, Charles Wauchope, the company was re-registered under the name Balfour Wauchope Pty Ltd.[citation needed] In 2001, the state government provided funds to relocate the main production facility from Morphett Street to Dudley Park under a buy and lease back agreement.

The company continued to struggle financially and faced imminent closure.

[citation needed] Balfours was acquired by the San Remo Macaroni Company in 2008.