Dempsey Bakery
A Tale of Two Franchises (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
A pair of Arkansas businesses showcase the upside and pitfalls to franchise arrangements. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Chris Fowler Expands Business with Local Tire & Wheel Chain
Chris Fowler, known for his success in KFC franchising, is now expanding his footprint with the growing Local Tire & Wheel chain and his recent acquisition of Dempsey Bakery in Little Rock. read more >
Dempsey Bakery Finds New Owners, Plans for Franchising Under Fowler Family
Family, food and franchising were core ingredients in the recent sale of Dempsey Bakery, Little Rock’s specialist in “allergy-friendly” foods. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Fowler Family Buys Little Rock’s Dempsey Bakery, Plans Gluten-Free Franchise
The bakery's founder and former owner Paula Dempsey will remain with the company as a consultant for the next three years. read more >
Retail Slide Far from Breaking Bread for Paula Dempsey
Paula Dempsey, the owner of Dempsey Bakery, says her business has thrived by diversifying to provide specialty products to other firms. read more >
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