A Maryland-based company is bringing its business to Kentucky.
Officials from Bakery Express Midwest, as well as local and state leaders, recently broke ground on the company’s new Boone County manufacturing facility.
Bakery Express Midwest is a commercial bakery manufacturing company that makes items such as donuts, muffins, cookies, brownies, croissants, bagels, pastries, cupcakes and other specialty items.
The more than $20 million investment will create more than 175 full-time jobs in the northern Kentucky region.
“On behalf of the nearly 700 Bakery Express team members across the country, I could not be more excited about the opportunity today’s groundbreaking represents,” said Bakery Express Midwest President, Charles L. Burman. “One of the things I have learned along the way is that it takes a team of partners committed to the success of a project to get to this stage. And that is what I have been fortunate enough to have, great partners. The team from Bakery Express Florida, the team from BE NKY, Team Kentucky, the Cushman Wakefield team and the Geis Construction team have been invaluable partners in getting this project underway. And, of course, the teams from Wawa whose entry into this market has made this entire project possible. We look forward to being a great addition to Boone County, as this area continues to grow and prosper.”
The 50,000-square-foot facility will serve Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee with fresh baked goods.
Construction is expected to be completed by December 2024.
“Growth in Kentucky’s food and beverage industry has been a key part of the amazing economic momentum we’ve been experiencing,” said Governor Beshear. “I’m thrilled to welcome Bakery Express Midwest to Northern Kentucky. This is a fantastic commitment to the commonwealth and an opportunity for job growth in the region.”
It's a great day for Florence, Northern Kentucky and the entire commonwealth!
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) January 26, 2024
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Founded in 1970, Bakery Express Mid Atlantic Inc. was the first of several bakery companies founded by Charles L. Burman.
Bakery Express of Central Florida, Bakery Express of Central Texas, Bakery Express of Southern California and now Bakery Express Midwest have all been formed to provide fresh bakery products to over 4,000 retail outlets across the United States.
“Bakery Express’ more than $20 million investment adds to Northern Kentucky’s growing food and flavoring industry, which already boasts more than 30 food and flavor manufacturers and nationally recognized craft breweries and distilleries,” said Boone County Judge/Executive, Gary Moore. “Northern Kentucky’s one-day drive proximity to more than half the U.S. population will make it easy for the company to serve the tri-state and Tennessee.”
Bakery Express companies currently employ 620 people.
The Boone County facility is expected to be fully operational by April 2025.
