‘America’s No. 1 food brand’ highlights momentum as Bakery Owners and Guest loyalty fuel nationwide growth
Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially reached a major milestone as it opens the doors to its 800th bakery today, April 15, showcasing continued expansion across the United States and Canada as guest demand and franchise development continue to drive the brand’s footprint.
Founded in 1997, the Dallas-based brand has grown from a single bakery into the nation’s largest specialty cake company, building a system of 800 units across more than 40 states and Canada. The brand has expanded through a franchise model centered on streamlined operations, handcrafted cakes and a focus on celebrations of all sizes.
The 800th bakery opened at 2660 Oswell Street in East Bakersfield, California, and will be operated by owners Chiral and Dixit Desai, who also own multiple bakeries within the state. The opening shows strong ongoing development within established markets as well as steady interest from experienced franchise operators.
“This achievement reflects the work and passion of our Bakery Owners and teams, along with the fans who make us part of their everyday celebrations,” said Dolf Berle, CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes. “At this stage of growth, what matters most is staying disciplined about what we do best. We’ve been able to scale because our bakeries execute with consistency, care about the details and keep the Guest experience top of mind every day.”
Looking ahead, the brand has ambitious plans to open its 1,000th location by 2027. Additional bakery openings are slated throughout the year across a range of U.S. markets, bringing the brand into new communities while deepening its presence in others. The focus remains on building each bakery with care and keeping the experience consistent for Guests day to day.
For more information about Nothing Bundt Cakes, visit NothingBundtCakes.com. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit NothingBundtCakes.com/franchise-opportunities/.
About Nothing Bundt Cakes
Founded in 1997, Dallas-based Nothing Bundt Cakes is the nation’s largest specialty cake company, with 800 franchised and corporate bakeries in 40-plus states and Canada, with plans to have one thousand units by 2027. Bakeries Bring the Joy® by offering handcrafted Bundt Cakes for pickup or delivery in a variety of flavors and sizes, such as Bundtinis®, the brand’s cupcake-sized Bundt Cakes, Bundtlets and Bundt Cakes, plus decorations and gift options for life’s “just because” moments and special celebrations. Nothing Bundt Cakes has earned recognition as America’s No. 1 Favorite Brand in Technomic’s America’s Favorite Chains survey for the second consecutive year, ranked among the top 20 Outstanding Operators by Food On Demand and received the 2026 Pacesetter Award from Nation’s Restaurant News. It is also the fifth-fastest-growing brand according to Yelp’s 2025 ranking, in addition to placing in the top 50 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® ranking.
For more information about Nothing Bundt Cakes, visit NothingBundtCakes.com. To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit NothingBundtCakes.com/franchise-opportunities/.
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