Chicago is known for a lot of things not the least of which is the production of fabricated metal products and transportation equipment. These are very serious and important products for sure, however, there’s another locally-made product that is near and dear to the hearts of many Chicagoans.

It’s just a cupcake to some people, but it’s a staple in this city! This little baked treat is a big ticket item for store keepers in Chicago. Not only are there dozens of shops, but they also have their own loyal clientele.

• Swirlz Cupcake Shop

According to the store operator, theirs was the first dedicated cupcake shop to open in Chicago, and it’s been open for business since 2006. The cakes are all homemade, and they’re made to order any way you want. Swirlz even delivers them right to your doorstep.

• Molly’s Cupcakes

For many local people who’ve known Molly for a long time, her name is synonymous with cupcakes! As the story likely goes, she was the lady who always brought the cupcakes, and everybody loved them. Today, Molly runs one of the most popular cupcake shops in Chicago.

Like many bake shops, they’re used to selling their goods in large quantity. Customers can certainly stop in to pick up a cupcake or two to munch on while running errands. The real money is made through catering jobs, parties, and group events.

There are plenty of shops abd bakeries to go around, and these entrepreneurs face a lot of competition in town. But, if you make the cupcakes special enough, the locals will buy them and keep coming back for more.

Creativity and the right marketing message makes all the difference in the industry. Please take a look at the following inspirational names of cupcake companies:

– Cupcakes & Cocktails

– Intoxicakes

– Chicago Sugar Daddy Patisserie

It’s probably fair to say that these are not the kind of cupcakes that your grandmother used to make. If she did, you would probably be a millionaire by now! It’s no small wonder that start-up cupcake shops are rising up across the city of Chicago.