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How a Small Bakery Took on a National Chain and Won
In this episode of Small Business Success with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how a family-owned bakery in Portland, Maine, survived and thrived after a national chain opened two blocks away. They break down the specific strategies the bakery used: doubling down on hyper-local sourcing, building a loyalty program that rewards repeat customers with exclusive weekly treats, and leaning into community partnerships with nearby schools and nonprofits. The episode features concrete data: the bakery's revenue dropped 18% in the first three months after the chain opened, but within 18 months it…
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