Lady M Confections Co.

What Lady M Confections Co. does

Lady M Confections Co., LTD. is a privately held New York City luxury confectionery brand founded in 2001 by Ken Romaniszyn, who continues to serve as CEO. The company is best known for its Signature Mille Crêpes, a cake built from at least 20 alternating layers of paper-thin handmade French crêpes and light pastry cream with a gently caramelized top. Production is centralized in two dedicated US kitchens, which supply a network of 20+ owned boutiques across New York, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, plus a Mobile Cake Boutique in San Francisco (featuring Baccarat crystal chandeliers and Kurt Wenner 3D art) and international boutiques in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, and Taichung.

The product line centers on multiple Mille Crêpes variants (Signature, Green Tea, Chocolate, Lavender, Passion Fruit, Dubai Chocolate, Tiramisu, Yuzu Matcha, Dassai Blue, Osmanthus, Tres Leches) priced at $70–$150 per whole cake, complemented by complementary formats (Checkers, Strawberry Shortcake, Mango Shortcake, Couronne du Chocolat, Tarte à la Mangue), seasonal limited editions, Bon Bon gift sets ($27–$72), and Swiss-made Crêpe Biscuits ($24 per tin). Cakes are shipped frozen via FedEx to continental US and Canada, with same-day and scheduled boutique pickup and local delivery via DoorDash, Fantuan, and Hungry Panda in select markets.

The business model is direct-to-consumer across physical retail, owned e-commerce (ladym.com on Square, ladym.ca for Canada), and third-party delivery, with a Lady M Rewards loyalty program, e-gift cards, a dedicated wedding cake service, and a corporate gifting channel. Ingredients are globally sourced (Japanese ceremonial matcha, French chocolate and Marron glacé, Singapore-blended Earl Grey, California pistachios), and the brand blends French pastry technique with Japanese sensibilities. Singapore, Lady M's first international market (entered 2013 via a Caerus Holding license), had all outlets closed on December 11, 2025 following the end of that licensing agreement, with the company indicating it will take a more direct role in the Singapore market starting in 2026.

Name

Lady M Confections Co.

Legal name

Lady M Confections Co., LTD.

Website

https://ladym.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Pastries & Luxury Confections

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Cake Shops & Custom Celebration Cakes (THAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL), Confectionery Manufacturing (Chocolate, Candy, Gum) (AFAKAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury pastries
• Layered crepe cakes
• Premium confections
• Celebration cakes
• Artisan desserts

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cake Retail Sales: Direct sales of Mille Crêpes cakes and other confections through boutique locations and e-commerce. Cakes range from $70-$150 for whole cakes, with slices available at $11.50-$15. Products include Signature Mille Crêpes, seasonal varieties, and celebration cakes.
2. Bon Bon Gift Sets: Pre-packaged gift sets of bon bon chocolates in 3-piece ($27), 5-piece ($45), and 8-piece ($72) configurations. Customizable gift sets with various flavor options including Crème Brûlée Almonds, Mango Jelly Pearls, Chocolate Coffee Beans, and more.
3. Crêpe Biscuits: Handmade-in-Switzerland Crêpe Biscuits inspired by the famous Mille Crêpes cakes. Available in Signature Vanilla, Green Tea, Earl Grey, and Chocolate Hazelnut flavors at $24 per tin.
4. E-Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in denominations of $10, $25, $50, and $100. Gift cards can be redeemed at LadyM.com and Lady M Boutiques in the Continental United States. Cards do not expire.
5. Corporate Gifting: Dedicated corporate gifting program for bulk orders and corporate appreciation items. Contact via [email protected] for discounts on bulk orders.
6. Wedding Cakes: Custom wedding cake program with dedicated ordering process. Wedding cakes require advance preparation and scheduling with specific cancellation terms (7 days prior for refund eligibility).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lady M Confections Co. manufactures and sells luxury cakes and confections — most notably its signature Mille Crêpes cake made from over 20 paper-thin handmade crepes layered with pastry cream. Products are produced in two company-owned commercial kitchens and distributed through company-operated retail boutiques, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, a branded mobile boutique, and wholesale partnerships with luxury hotels and restaurants. The brand also offers a corporate gifting program for business clients.

Product overview

Lady M Confections Co. is a New York City luxury confectionery brand founded in 2001, led by CEO Ken Romaniszyn, famous for creating the Signature Mille Crêpes—a cake with at least 20 alternating layers of paper-thin French crêpes and soft cream. The product portfolio centers on Mille Crêpes cakes available in multiple varieties (Signature, Green Tea, Chocolate, Lavender, Passion Fruit, Dubai Chocolate, Tiramisu, Yuzu Matcha, Osmanthus, Dassai Blue, Tres Leches), complemented by other cake formats (Checkers, Strawberry Shortcake, Mango Shortcake, Couronne du Chocolat, Tarte à la Mangue), seasonal limited editions (World Soccer themed cakes, Slice of the Best collections), and Crêpe Biscuits (Vanilla, Earl Grey, Green Tea, Chocolate Hazelnut). Additional offerings include Bon Bon Book gift sets, e-Gift Cards, wedding cakes, corporate gifting, and a loyalty rewards program. The company operates boutiques across the US (New York, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia, Washington) and internationally (Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Taipei, Taichung, Singapore), plus a Mobile Cake Boutique. Products blend French pastry techniques with Japanese sensibilities and are crafted with quality ingredients including eggs, cream, Japanese flour, ceremonial-grade matcha, French chocolate, and premium teas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mille Crêpes Cake Lady M's signature luxury cake, constructed from more than 20 paper-thin, hand-made crepes layered with light pastry cream. Sold whole and by the slice to individual consumers and corporate clients via boutiques, e-commerce, mobile boutique, hotels, and restaurants.
• Lady M Boutique Cakes A rotating assortment of luxury cakes offered at Lady M's retail boutiques and online, complementing the signature Mille Crêpes. Available in a variety of flavors and formats for individual celebration purchases.
• Bon Bons Individually crafted luxury chocolate bon bons sold as a premium confection assortment through Lady M boutiques, online, and as part of corporate gifting packages.
• Crêpe Biscuits Packaged crispy crêpe biscuits produced by Lady M as a shelf-stable luxury confection item, sold alongside cakes and bon bons.
• Lady M Gift Cards Lady M branded gift cards redeemable at Lady M boutiques, online, and through the mobile boutique, used by consumers and corporate clients for gifting and self-purchase.
• Corporate Gifting Program A dedicated B2B program enabling businesses to order luxury cakes, bon bons, crêpe biscuits, and gift cards for corporate gifting, client appreciation, employee recognition, and corporate events, with white-glove delivery service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cakes can be stored frozen for up to 2 months, providing flexibility for consumers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• NetflixnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Netflix and Pearl Studio for the animated film 'Over the Moon' (2020). Created limited edition 'Over The Moon' Mooncake Lantern featuring six miniature mooncakes made in collaboration with Kee Wah Bakery, interactive moon lantern with lights, matching gift bag, greeting card, and envelope.
• Pearl StudionotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimation studio collaboration with Netflix for 'Over the Moon' film partnership. Part of the 2020 mooncake lantern limited edition release.
• Kee Wah BakeryminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnered with Kee Wah Bakery for mooncake production as part of the Netflix/Pearl Studio 'Over the Moon' collaboration. Each lantern featured three pieces each of sweet egg custard and chocolate custard mooncakes.
• Ogawa CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOgawa Coffee is Lady M's official coffee partner, offering thoughtfully crafted pairings designed to complement desserts. Founded in Kyoto in 1952, Ogawa approaches coffee with restraint and care focusing on clarity, balance, and quality. The partnership reflects shared philosophy of letting ingredients speak and honoring the process.
• BaccaratnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury collaboration partner for the Mobile Cake Boutique. The San Francisco truck features 3D art by Kurt Wenner and sparkling Baccarat crystal chandeliers and sconces. The partnership creates a premium, Instagram-worthy experience.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal delivery partner for same-day and scheduled cake delivery in select markets. Enables delivery of Lady M products directly to customers through DoorDash platform.
• FantuanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal delivery partner for cake delivery in select markets. Provides on-demand delivery service for Lady M products.
• Hungry PandaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal delivery partner for cake delivery in select markets. Specializes in Asian food delivery, complementing Lady M's presence in relevant markets.
• FedExcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping carrier for nationwide e-commerce orders. Cakes ship frozen with dry ice and insulated bags. Tracking numbers provided 1-2 days prior to shipment.
• Square Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider hosting the ladym.com online store. Square provides the online e-commerce platform enabling product sales, gift card functionality, and loyalty program administration. Payment processing adheres to PCI-DSS standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Levain Bakery: NYC-origin premium cookie and baked goods brand with multiple US boutiques and nationwide shipping. Direct peer as another NYC-founded premium bakery with a signature hero product (famous cookies) now scaling nationally.
• Flour Bakery + Cafe: Boston-based premium bakery by James Beard award winner Joanne Chang, with multiple Massachusetts locations and a loyal following for celebration cakes and pastries. Comparable as a founder-led, premium-priced boutique bakery specializing in layered cakes and French-Asian pastry influences.
• Bouchon Bakery: Thomas Keller's premium patisserie with US boutiques (NYC, Las Vegas, Yountville) and a focus on French technique and luxury hospitality. Comparable as an established French-technique luxury patisserie with boutique presence in tier-1 US luxury markets.
• Milk Bar: Founded by Christina Tosi (also tied to high-end NYC restaurant scene), now owned by Domino's, with national boutique presence and DTC shipping of cakes, cookies, and gifts. Directly comparable as a premium NYC dessert brand with shipping and gifting focus.
• Magnolia Bakery: Iconic New York-based bakery famous for cupcakes and banana pudding, with multiple US boutiques and DTC shipping. Directly comparable to Lady M as a premium NYC-bred bakery brand scaling beyond its home market through retail and e-commerce.
• Dominique Ansel Bakery: NYC-origin premium patisserie known for the Cronut and signature laminated pastries, with boutiques in NYC, London, and Tokyo. Direct peer as another founder-led, signature-item luxury bakery with international boutique presence and high price points.
• Sprinkles Cupcakes: Premium cupcake and dessert brand with US-wide boutiques plus cupcake ATMs and DTC shipping. Comparable as a premium-priced, occasion-driven dessert brand with national retail footprint and shipped gift products.
• Carlo's Bakery: Famous Hoboken-based cake shop with multiple US locations and strong DTC cake shipping business, best known for custom celebration cakes. Closely comparable to Lady M as a celebrity-bakery brand specializing in shipped and custom celebration cakes.
• Georgetown Cupcake: Premium DC-based cupcake brand with multiple US locations and nationally shipped gift products. Comparable as another celebrity-bakery brand (TV show 'DC Cupcakes') with boutiques and DTC gifting at premium price points.
• Baked by Melissa: NYC-based bite-size cupcake brand with NYC boutiques and a strong national DTC gifting and shipping operation. Comparable as a female-founder-led, premium-priced NYC bakery scaling nationally primarily through e-commerce and gift occasions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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