Join us for an in-person, all-day event designed to help retail bakers build more profitable businesses. “Business of Baking: Profit Strategies for Retail Bakers” will focus on practical strategies to enhance profitability, covering key topics like pricing, ingredient sourcing, and labor management. This event is part of RBA’s Business of Baking (BOB) initiative, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting the retail baking community through small business education and programming.
Supported by the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, this event will be held at Revent’s Artisan Test Bakery, a state-of-the-art facility in Somerset, New Jersey. Attendees will benefit from lectures by industry experts and a demonstration showcasing innovative baking techniques.
Featured Speakers and Topics:
- Kristin Egan, CMBKristin Egan, a Certified Master Baker, is an accomplished pastry chef and educator with extensive experience in some of New York City’s most award-winning restaurants. She is the founder of Egan Sweets, a successful dessert and wedding cake business, and an Associate Professor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).Topic: Streamline Your Bakery: How Automation and Systems Can Save Time and Boost Efficiency
- Richard Charpentier, CMBRichard Charpentier, a classically trained French baker and Certified Master Baker, has over 34 years of experience in the bakery industry, with expertise in Baking Science and Sales and Marketing. He is the owner of Baking Innovation, where he drives quality and consistency in bakery products.Topic: The Importance of Ingredient Sourcing and Storage for Bakers
- Dr. Todd KeeleyDr. Todd Keeley has 23 years of experience in the food service industry, including roles as a director of bakery operations and owner of a cake decorating facility and two restaurant and café establishments. He holds an MBA, a doctorate in business administration with a specialization in strategic management, a master’s in industrial/organizational psychology, and a black belt in innovation engineering. Dr. Keeley currently teaches a range of baking and business courses at Pennsylvania College of Technology and has also served as an adjunct instructor at the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts.
Topics:- Costing: Determining Prices and Formula Costing
- Managing Labor Costs: Implementing Control Limits to Identify Labor Costs and Monitor Productivity
This event provides a unique opportunity for retail bakers to gain actionable insights tailored specifically to their needs and connect with industry peers. By attending, you’ll acquire practical tools and strategies designed to enhance the profitability and efficiency of your bakery business.
Register today to secure your spot in this exclusive event at Revent Ovens’ America’s Test Bakery.
Start Date: 11/2/2024 9:30 AM EDT
End Date: 11/2/2024 4:00 PM EDT
Venue Name: Artisan Test Bakery at ReventLocation:
22 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 2
Somerset, NJ United States 08873
Organization Name: The Retail Bakers of America
Contact:
The Retail Bakers of America
Email: sophie@retailbakersofamerica.org
Phone: (800) 638-0924
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Artisan Test Bakery (Revent), Somerset, New Jersey
Cost: $200 for RBA members / $275 for non-members
Capacity: Limited to 25 attendees
