When asked the question how long have I been baking, the truth is for as long I could recite the alphabet. My love for baking began with my grandma and mother, who always baked homemade goodies from scratch. I started out thinking a cupcake company which catered to special events would be a great idea. Little did I know, the requests for daily cupcakes would become a regular occurrence, which inspired me to open a cupcake bakery. I love anything cute and my SWEET love for cute little cakes and cupcakes is the passion that drives me. Besides… cute doesn’t need a reason, so celebrate any occasion without needing an occasion at all!

​My cupcake obsession began when I was a little girl and I dreamed of beautiful cakes and cupcakes, but my bigger dream was birthday parties and weddings.  I have always looked for reasons to celebrate - to throw a party.  When I was in college I would go home for weekends to bake and then bring goodies back to have parties in my dorm room.  When I “grew up” the parties evolved to quite a larger scale, throwing wedding and baby showers for friends, large Christmas parties and many birthday parties. 

When we adopted our first daughter I lived and dreamed planning her birthday parties often thinking of themes two years ahead.  Later when we met our soon-to-be-adopted children from Guatemala, I was heartbroken to learn they had never had a birthday party.  I could not wait to get them home to throw them great parties.  When my kids entered school I realized that there were many children who could not bring treats to school on their birthday so I decided cupcakes were something I could do.  

So my cupcake passion was reborn…dreaming once again of cupcakes only now I dream of building something out of my passion, being able to use proceeds from our sales to give back as well as having already donated over 30,000 cupcakes to schools and foundations.  I live in Kirkland, Washington with my husband Doug and four adopted children, Gabe, Tycie, Jazzmyn and Mia.  The story of my children inspire me every day, and they are the reason I feel so passionate about children all around, here and abroad.

Now my 3 older children work in my stores, bakery and delivering cupcakes, and they are as passionate about the business as their mother. It truly is a family affair! Now our business family is getting bigger as we help others realize their dreams through the opportunity of franchise. 

So, what does it take to be the owner of a PinkaBella Cupcakes? We've shortened what could easily be a very long list of requirements to the four below. Capital Requirements are straight forward and required. Before moving to Next Steps, we'd ask you to seriously consider the remaining three qualifications listed here. PinkaBella Franchising is here to assist you in your success in every way possible, but the success of your PinkaBella Cupcakes franchise depends on you. 

• Capital Requirements – The franchise fee is $25,000. An additional franchise MAY be awarded for $15,000 upon performance review. Your estimated initial investment would include build out of store and bakery and pricing depends on many factors including square footage of space and equipment purchase, ranging from $97,260-$189,100.

• Business Experience - You will need prior experience in management or running a business, preferably retail. 

• Sustainable Enthusiasm - We want you to be excited and enthusiastic about owning a PinkaBella, about being a part of our family, team and brand, and sharing our vision, mission, and core values.

• Active Involvement - You are expected to be actively involved in your business on a daily basis, whether you are the manager or you hire a manager, because we find greater success with owners who are actively involved in the operation of their shop. This business requires real commitment, attention to detail, and hard work.

If you believe you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to move towards next steps (see below).

We are excited to speak with you and explore what we may be able to do together.

Next Steps

Please review the next steps here and submit your information using the form at the bottom.

1. Please request our Franchise Inquiry Form 

2. You will be contacted by email to determine potential franchise opportunities. 

3. Based upon the opportunity, you will be asked to complete and return our Franchise Questionnaire.

4. You will be contacted to set up a preliminary phone conference.

5. You will receive our Franchise Disclosure Document. 

6. We will schedule a follow up call to answer any questions.

7. We will invite you in for a Flagship Store Visit to meet our team in Redmond, Washington (Seattle).