Pinkbox Doughnuts goes all-in on school zone safety
The Vegas-born donut chain lent its mascot to escort students to a local elementary school for increased school zone safety awareness.
September 17, 2026
The Vegas-born donut chain lent its mascot to escort students to a local elementary school for increased school zone safety awareness.
Ayu Bakehouse has built a loyal customer base with classic breads and pastries that reflect New Orleans flavors.
The Vegas-born donut chain lent its mascot to escort students to a local elementary school for increased school zone safety awareness.
Ayu Bakehouse has built a loyal customer base with classic breads and pastries that reflect New Orleans flavors.
First held in 2019, the national PJ Party has connected the cookie brand to thousands of customers nationwide.
The product development strategy for this Chicago bakery is driven by understanding whether a current flavor trend will deliver lasting ROI or just short-term buzz.
After blowing up online over the last year, the viral bakery Dotcakes is in a prime spot for cross-market collabs.
Two limited-edition menu items were crafted in response to guest feedback for creativity with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein.
The bakery chain will offer customers free cake giveaways, in-bakery sampling, community events and fundraising opportunities nationwide.
The collaboration resulted in a new Chocolate Chip Cereal Cookie Bark ft. Lovebird’s clean-label Cocoa O’s cereal and the bakery’s signature BFY style.
By staying true to its hand-rolled recipes and welcoming customers to its cozy walk-in shop, the bakery cultivated a loyal Chicago following.
In 2025, the Dubai Chocolate Filled Cookie sold out four times, with more than 10,000 people on the waitlist for the fast-selling flavor.
The bakery chain is opening 15 new stores through an agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC.
The collaboration includes a lineup of six square desserts featuring well-known elements and characters from the video game.
Bakers around Chicago shout out their favorite go-to spots in the city (besides their own).
The seasonal lineup features classic fall flavors with a streusel twist.
The limited-edition pack features six ‘Disco’ cupcakes topped with silver sugar crystals.
Lorna Sommerville and Taya Stenson have almost a decade of combined experience across Levain Bakery’s operations and brand building.
Orijin Bakery, backed by The Pulpo Group, is an extension of Jin Gorian’s culinary tradition and pastry expertise.
From trademarked treats to fruity florals, check out the trending traits shaping R&D in the six bakeries featured in Craft to Crumb’s Chicago Roadshow.
First held in 2019, the national PJ Party has connected the cookie brand to thousands of customers nationwide.
The product development strategy for this Chicago bakery is driven by understanding whether a current flavor trend will deliver lasting ROI or just short-term buzz.
After blowing up online over the last year, the viral bakery Dotcakes is in a prime spot for cross-market collabs.
Two limited-edition menu items were crafted in response to guest feedback for creativity with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein.