OMG, OMG, OMG!!! I cannot believe it has happened, especially the way it happened!
This past Saturday I got a call from a very prominent cake shop owner asking me if they could send business my way for spring, as they are getting really busy...well, he!! yes! So we were talking and talking and found out that the owner has been diagnosed with a medical problem that hinders their ability to work in this business and they found out that I am looking for a space to rent as I am growing and growing. I went to look at the shop....Holy Moly! 60 qt hobart, 20 qt hobart, double gas blodgett oven, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, 2 tasting rooms, 2400sq ft, At this point I am drooling.

This owner is looking for the "right person" to take over their "baby". They talked to 3 other people who wanted to buy it and they think that I am the right person....next week we are signing the papers, the business and ALL the paid in full equipment is MINE!!!! I bought the cake business, with an unbelievably low rent! Unbelievably low down payment and unbelievably low cost. It is truly a miracle. God has blessed me beyond belief! I have been dreaming about this forever. I have been decorating for 33 years and just dreamed of this day!
Everything is ready in the shop, I can just walk in and start business! I keep the name and the cake orders....tons! I bring my business into it and go from there!
Now it will take my entire life savings, but it is just money and this is my dream!

I am still in shock, got some legal stuff to do, but they are making it really easy. Oh, the shop has a paid spot in the BIG time wedding show in Jan.
I cannot believe this has happened. When I think about all the scenarios that I was considering....this one wasn't even on the table and voila! It happened.
Thanks for letting me rant, I am so excited that I could wet myself!
Wish me luck!

That is so wonderful! Congratulations. Are they going to stay for a little while and show you how they have been running it? I am so happy for you. By the way, your cakes are beautiful.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Wishing you all the best!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Wishing you all the best!

Thanks! Yes, the owner wants to stick around and offer me some marketing guidance and I am thrilled with that. Cakes and bakery I know, marketing...not so much.

This sounds truly fantastic! I wish you ALL the best in this endeavor!

wow!...i love it!

congratulations!

Congratulations!! This really does sound like a dream come true. The best of luck to you in your new business. BTW your cakes are absolutely lovely.

Congratulations...way to go.

Congratulations . Where in GA are you? I would love to meet you and see your shop if I am ever in your area.

Marietta area.

Congratulations! That is great..Good Luck with everything!

You truly have been blessed! After 33 years, you certainly earned it! Best of luck!

< Crying tears of JOY for you! What a wonderful blessing......may your new business flourish! That is a great story!

Woo- hoo for you! Congratulations and best of luck!

Congratulations!, and

WOW, that is such an amazing story!!! I wish you tons of luck and we want to see photos! Grin!

Congratulations and the Best of Luck!!

how fortunate to have the owner stick around and give you (free) business/managing help!! that would be my shortfall too-baking/decorating good, managing bad-way. i'm glad it worked out this way

Best of luck.

Multiplied Congratulations and heartfelt best wishes.

Keep one eye on the fine print and I'm so glad your dream has come true.

I am having my sister drive up from Fla to sit in with me on the "fine print". She has a head for these things and can read people and situations. My Dad,88, is also coming. He taught me to decorate back in '76 in his bakery. He will be so elated and proud.
I thank you all for your good wishes! I knew I had to share with my neighbors in this community. Even though I have been professionally decorating for all these years, I have learned so much from everyone here at CC. It is just another success story from CC.

You have just become yet another idol for me on this site!! I looked at your photos.....OMG!! Get ready to roll up your sleeves--once people get a look at what you can do, you are going to be quite the busy baker!

Good for you and please keep us in the loop so we can dream along with you!!

Best of luck!! Keep us posted on the progress and your success!

What great news! Congratulations! You really have been blessed, I wish you all the best.

What a dream come true!!! Cherish every moment!!!! Your cakes are awesome!!! You are going to do sooooo well!!! Congratulations!!! Take pics so we can see your wonderful success!!!!

Jessica

OH MY GOSH!!! Congratulations!! That is so exciting. Best of luck in your new business. But by the looks of your cakes (absolutely gorgeous!) you don't need luck cuz you have all the incredible talent. Congratulations again and keep us posted on your success!

OMG, that is more than a dream come true, that's almost a miracle! Good luck with everything, if it came to you this way, it sure does belong to you and you'll do great!

Congratulation. It sounds like everything you wanted and more. It must've been meant to be. Please post pics of the shop i'd love to see your new baby.

I'm getting all choked up for you!!! How truly wonderful!!! You read about stuff like this in novels, but it's nice to know that it actually happens to real people occasionally. Yay you for taking the leap of faith! Best of luck to you!!!!