Azucar Rococo Corp. | Application Preview
Azucar Rococo Corp. is seeking government grants to support its expansion by covering costs related to renting a larger kitchen space, acquiring new kitchen equipment, and purchasing a delivery vehicle.
The business plan focuses on hiring bakers and cake decorators while also developing an internship program for culinary students. This initiative aims to foster skill development, trend research, and product innovation. Additionally, hiring professionals for social media and website management, as well as participating in local and international wedding shows, are part of the marketing strategy.
Founded in 2012 and officially registered in 2018, Azucar Rococo has built a strong reputation in the cake industry over the years. The owner, a culinary artist with 20 years of experience, specializes in creating personalized cakes, from simple birthday items to elaborate multi-tier designs and unique sculptures. Currently, the business operates from a shared commercial kitchen with limited hours, necessitating a move to a private space that allows for more flexibility and client engagement through consultations and tastings.
Despite competing bakeries in the Chicago area, Azucar Rococo stands out due to its commitment to quality and originality. The owner emphasizes a unique approach, using fresh ingredients and their own baking techniques. The combination of passion for the craft and personalized customer service has resulted in a loyal client base. The owner believes that with the proper funding and resources, Azucar Rococo can become a leading bakery in the Midwest.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: Azucar Rococo Corp.
Location: Berwyn, IL, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Rent a space to expanding, kitchen equipment and installation, car for deliveries.
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Business Plan
Hire bakers and cake decorators, create a program to invite interns from culinary collage to join the team, they can help and learn, learn about trends, research competitors, innovation on our menu and products, hire a professional social media and website, networking, join local and international wedding shows. I started my "Azucar Rococo" brand in 2012, however I register my busines in 2018, I build trust for my customers through the years. I'm a culinary and Visual Artis, my skills let me make any type of cake, from a single simple tier for birthday to a multitiered cake, from a 3d cake realistic to monumental sculptures using my own techniques. I have 20 years experience working in the cake industry, I working by myself, I deserve to expand my business to hire people to join the team. I'm selling cake through email, instagram Dm's, facebook, by phone, because every single cake that I make is personalized, I'm working direct to my clients. At this time I'm renting a share commercial kitchen located in Schiller Park Il, only from 3 am to 3 pm, I need a big space without limit of hours, I need my own equipment and a nice space to invite my clients for cake tasting ad consultation. I have a lot of potential and loyal customers, I'm working with event planners from Chicago, Indiana and Michigan, also event planners from Spain and Costa Rica, I'm traveling to Mexico for destination wedding cakes and big events. I can't wait to have my own kitchen to see my business as the # 1 in the Midwest
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Self Identified Competition
Some bakeries around Chicago offer similar products like me, so awesome to find creativity here and there, however I'm unique! , I always trying to be the best. My cakes have a secret ingredient called LOVE, I love my job, I'm baking from scratch 100%, using fresh and quality ingredients, I'm using my own techniques. One of my rules as an artist " never copy design from others " My cakes are well done and taste delicious, that is why, I keeping customers for years! they are happy with my products, they are coming back, all the time, to order cakes for any celebration in their lives.
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