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We recently shared a post about what equipment you would typically need to open your own bakery, but opening a bakery is an extensive process that requires much more than just purchasing equipment. You’ll need a business plan, secured finances, a secured location, and much more. Narrow It Down If you are looking to open your bakery, you should first...

Does the idea of opening a bakery sound incredibly delicious to you, but you just don’t know where to start? Well with a bit of help from Empire Bakery, you can get all of the tools and equipment that you need to start baking bread and doughnuts in no time at all. Take a read below for some of the...

Bakeries are constantly searching for a way to improve their baked goods or set themselves apart from competitors. Adding nuts to your baked goods this holiday season will provide the baked good with a unique flavor and texture. Different nuts provide different tastes and some work better in certain baked goods compared to others. Almonds Almonds have great health benefits...

If you want to set your bakery apart from your competitors this holiday season, it is important to have some sweet treats prepared  that customers can easily pick-up and take to a holiday party of serve at their own. There are several “classics” that people are expecting bakeries to have available and we have compiled a list of suggestions. Old...

As the holiday season quickly approaches, many bakeries start to experience mass orders and mass crowds on a regular basis. While the chaos of the holiday season benefits most bakeries, it can also make the season particularly overwhelming. It is important for bakeries to be prepared for the holiday season before it comes and there are several ways to do...

The equipment you use in your bakery is just as important as the ingredients you use in your bakery, which is why maintaining your bakery equipment is vital. By keeping your bakery equipment maintained, your equipment will last longer and function better. There are some simple ways to protect the longevity of your baking equipment to help save you dollars...

“Organic” has become an extremely appealing word to consumers. From packages of banana flavored yogurt to bags of crunchy green snacks, the word organic is making its way onto many products we purchase at the grocery store. Grocery stores now have designated organic aisles that have quickly become crowded with shoppers. To clarify, organic products are grown without the use...

The holidays are here! For bakeries all across the country, the month between Thanksgiving and New Year is a busy one. In fact, it's not uncommon for some places to generate up to 40% of their annual sales this time of year. Your challenge is to keep them coming back for more! Here are some tips for turning first-time holiday...

These days, bagels can be found almost anywhere. But where and when was the bagel first created? Bagels were first seen in the Jewish communities of Poland in the 16th and 17th centuries. In fact, according to Wikipedia, the first mention of the bagel was in 1610, in the Jewish community within Krakow, Poland. Today, bagels are commonplace throughout North...

The fall season is right around the corner, and that means many different foods and drinks are in season. You might be thinking about apple pie and pumpkin-spiced lattes, but there are actually plenty of types of breads perfect for autumn. Pumpkin bread We bet you are not too surprised by this one. Of course, pumpkin bread is a staple...