A sweet expansion is here. Kim Cassens, franchise owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Eden Prairie, recently opened her fifth location in Prior Lake-Savage, enabling more dessert lovers to indulge in the delicious cakes that Nothing Bundt Cakes bakes up.
“I’ve always wanted to open more than just one store,” says Kim. “It’s just been really exciting to grow and be a part of helping even more people celebrate all of life’s occasions, bringing happiness and joy, and being part of the community and giving back.”
While bundts are undeniably the star attraction, Kim’s stores also feature a small boutique shop at the front with a great selection of gift items and clothing from local businesses.
“People come in with their minds on cakes and don’t know we also have a great little boutique in our storefront,” shares Kim. “I love collaborating with amazing local businesswomen and vendors for our boutique. I want to support other women business owners.”
The Business Women’s Circle (BWC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) were pivotal for Kim when she first decided to open Nothing Bundt Cakes. “Organizations like the BWC are geared to help women business owners. They will pair you up with someone from a different industry, who is either going through the same experiences you are or who can provide guidance and help answer all those questions that you didn’t know who to ask,” explains Kim.
Supporting women business owners is just one way Kim gives back to the community. “We do give away a lot of cake,” laughs Kim. Between food donations and collections, give-back days in the store where a percentage of sales goes to a great cause, and her work with breast cancer as chair for the Be Pink Committee and board chair for Park Nicollet Foundation, participating in her community and giving back are integral for Kim.
“You can give monetarily, you can give your time, and you can give a product. To be able to help the community that you live and work in is incredibly gratifying. I love the people aspect of it and doing what I can to make even a slight bit of difference for someone,” says Kim.
Starting from one store, opening Nothing Bundt Cakes in Minnetonka nearly ten years ago, Kim will now have the opportunity to give back and impact so many more communities around the cities.
The expansion is a new chapter, and for others who also want to take the next step in their personal or professional lives, Kim advises, “Trust yourself. Bet on yourself, and while it can be scary sometimes, investing in yourself, in others, in relationships, and surrounding yourself with the right people will get you a long way.”
With Kim’s new expansion, no matter where you are in the Twin Cities, you can enjoy delicious bundts and celebrate every occasion, including Valentine’s Day! Stop by, order online, or download the new Nothing Bundt Cakes app to place your Valentine’s Day order and receive points and special offers. nothingbundtcakes.com