Even the smallest of towns in the US have at least one great bakery. When researching the numbers, there is a wide disparity from source to source. The reason for this is that bakeries come in so many different flavors. Some market research includes segments of the industry that are fairly specialized like donut shops and bread outlets. Others include “big box” bakeries like Panera Bread. Personally, I would classify Panera as a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) rather than a bakery. Nonetheless, the numbers are staggering. Simply put, every city and town has a need for a great bakery.
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