Q&A with Bryan Begg of Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Company

February 20, 2024 by Megan Gray

Artisan bread has always been at the heart of Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Company in Troy, Ohio. The bakery has been in business for 27 years with Bryan Begg, head baker and owner, purchasing it from his mother and founder, Margaret Begg in January 2020. With the pandemic hitting shortly after, Begg faced similar challenges that other bakeries and restaurants did. Fortunately, a loyal customer base...

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Q&A With Sawyer Hemsley – Co-Founder/COO of Crumbl

November 17, 2023 by Carolyn Bilger

For Sawyer Hemsley, Crumbl is about more than just cookies. It’s about nostalgia and sharing. Along with his cousin and co-founder, Jason McGowan (CEO), Sawyer’s passion is finding that perfect combination of ingredients that will please and delight customers. 

After only six years, Crumbl has over 900 locations spanning all 50 states, four locations in Canada and a store in London in the...

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550 Pizzeria – Pizza with a Passion

October 10, 2023 by Carolyn Bilger

Best Pizza. Best Chef. Best Local Restaurant. Best Casual Restaurant. The people of Laredo showed their love and support for 550 Pizzeria when they voted for it in the 2023 Laredo Morning Times Readers Choice Awards. That’s not surprising considering owner Janet Zapata’s commitment to the pizza industry and to her community.

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