Texas Scratch Kitchen SBDC Success Story
Economic Impact
- Business Expansion
- Capital Investment
- Owner’s Investment
- 2 Jobs Created
- 4 Jobs Retained
Texas Scratch Kitchen of Menard, Texas, is a heartwarming success story of family tradition, entrepreneurial spirit, and community engagement. This family-owned and operated bakery, located in a rural area, is primarily run by the youngest members of the Prest Family. Taught the cherished recipes by their grandmother, they aspired to bring these delightful sweet treats to the residents of Menard.
The journey of Texas Scratch Kitchen began modestly, with the Prest family setting up a vendor table at local farmers markets and operating as a cottage business. Their offerings of baked goods quickly gained popularity among the locals. However, they faced significant challenges in scaling up their operations to meet the growing demand.
Seeking the necessary funding and guidance to expand, the Prest family turned to the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Advisor Dezaray Johnson played a pivotal role in their entrepreneurial journey, providing invaluable support and resources. With Dezaray’s assistance, they navigated the complexities of securing local funding and developed a comprehensive business strategy.
The transition from a farmers market vendor to a full-scale bakery was no small feat, however, they were able to increase their offerings to include their vast selection of baked goods as well as coffee, and grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. The fortitude of these young entrepreneurs and the support from the ASU SBDC and their local community enabled the Prest family to transform their vision into reality, establishing Texas Scratch Kitchen as a beloved local bakery.
Today, Texas Scratch Kitchen not only delights the taste buds of Menard’s residents but also contributes to the local economy, enriching their community with every delicious bite. Their growth has created jobs and infused capital into the community, enhancing both economic vitality and community spirit.
“The SBDC has been essential to the growth of our small business. The access to an advisor and the wealth of resources provided by Dezaray has armed us with the information we need to both better understand and grow our market. Financial knowledge of grants and loans is a fundamental plus from the SBDC, too. We owe a lot of our success to their support.”