What Kopykake Enterprises does

Kopykake Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer and retailer of cake decorating equipment and edible printing supplies, founded in the late 1960s by Gerry Mayer, a fifth-generation baker who invented the first cake decorating projector. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California and is now operated by Mayer's sons, Rick and Greg, alongside a team of professionals. Kopykake pioneered the projector-based design tracing category for professional bakers and has maintained a 50+ year presence serving cake decorators, commercial bakeries, artists, and home hobbyists.

The company's core product ecosystem centers on three pillars. First, tracing and drawing projectors (Kopyrite, K1000, Kobra, 300XK, and Kwik-Draw) enlarge images from 70% reduction up to 2500% horizontally, enabling decorators to trace complex designs in a fraction of the time required by freehand methods. Second, the Frosting Sheets™ line of edible paper absorbs seamlessly into frosting to create photo-quality printed images, with proprietary Kroma Kolors edible inks compatible across Canon, Epson, and Brother printer lines. Third, the KakePrints web-based design software (free to registered Frosting Sheet purchasers) provides templates for all sheet sizes and outputs ready-to-print PDFs, gating design capability to consumable buyers. Supporting products include airbrushes, compressors, KwikScan all-in-one printing systems, turntables, and Klear Kake Bands.

Kopykake operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model exclusively through kopykake.com with no third-party resellers, distributing globally via direct shipping. Revenue is generated through one-time projector hardware sales ($150-$550 per unit), recurring consumable purchases (Frosting Sheets at $28-$56 per 24-pack, kolors at $2.75-$49), and custom Kustom Printing services ($20-$25 first sheet plus per-additional fees). The company holds ISO 22000 Food Safety, FDA, Kosher, and Halal certifications across its edible product line, supporting international expansion and regulatory compliance across both US and export markets.

Name

Kopykake Enterprises

Legal name

Kopykake Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://kopykake.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kopykake Enterprises is a family-owned manufacturer of cake decorating projectors, edible Frosting Sheets, and Kroma Kolors food colorings, selling direct-to-consumer through kopykake.com to professional decorators, commercial bakeries, artists, and home hobbyists globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cake Decorating Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Bakery Fillings, Icings & Decorations Manufacturing (AFAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Baking Ingredients & Desserts (Flour, Mixes, Frosting, Gelatin) (CRADAAAD), Frozen Bakery Products Manufacturing (AFAKAAAF)

Keywords

• Cake decorating equipment
• Edible printing products
• Tracing projectors
• Bakery decorating tools
• Food coloring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Projector Hardware Sales: Sale of projection equipment including Kopyrite ($280), K1000 ($475), Kobra ($550), 300XK ($225), and Kwik-Draw ($150) projectors. Revenue is one-time per unit with replacement bulb and part sales as recurring components.
2. Consumable Products: Recurring sales of consumables including Frosting Sheets (various sizes, $28-$56 per 24-pack), Kroma Kolors ($2.75-$49), Flow Paste ($4.25-$85), Edible Printer Inks ($14.50-$355), Airbrushes ($80-$109), Compressors ($90-$180), and Decorating Supplies. These create recurring revenue from active customers.
3. Custom Printing Services: Kopykake offers custom design and printing services where customers can have their images professionally printed on frosting sheets. Quarter sheet sizes are $20 for first sheet plus $3-$4 per additional identical sheet; half sheet sizes are $25 for first sheet plus $5-$6 per additional sheet. Additional discounts available for orders of 100+ sheets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kopykake Enterprises manufactures and sells cake decorating equipment and edible printing supplies, including tracing/drawing projectors, Frosting Sheets (edible paper), Kroma Kolors food coloring, edible printer inks, airbrushes, and decorating accessories. The company also offers the free KakePrints web-based design software and a custom printing service for professional bakeries, operating as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business headquartered in Torrance, California.

Product overview

Kopykake Enterprises provides a comprehensive ecosystem of cake decorating products founded in the late 1960s. The portfolio centers on Frosting Sheets for edible image printing, complemented by Kopykake Kolors (Kroma Kolors airbrush colors, Flow Paste, Edible Printer Inks, and Edible Ink Pens), Tracing and Drawing Projectors (Kopyrite, K1000, Kobra, 300XK, Kwik-Draw), Airbrushes and Compressors (Single Action Airbrush, Airmaster Compressor, Kroma Jet-2), and Decorating Supplies (Klear Kake Band, Decorating Bags, Karousel Turntable, Piping Gel). The KakePrints web-based design software enables users to create custom designs for printing on Frosting Sheets, while the KwikScan VIII provides an all-in-one edible printing solution. The company also offers projector parts, airbrush components, and related accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kroma Kolors: Line of liquid food colors including airbrush colors, flow paste, and edible inks for cake decorating.
• KakePrints
• KwikScan
• Klear Kake Band
• Karousel Turntable

Products and services

• Frosting Sheets Premium edible frosting sheets that absorb into cake frosting to create seamless printed images. Available in multiple sizes including rectangles, rounds, circles, business cards, and heart shapes. Made in the USA, FDA compliant, allergen-free (gluten and nuts), with 1-2 year shelf life.
• Wafer Paper Lightweight edible paper designed for crafting flowers, decorative accents, and edible toppers that need to maintain their shape.
• Chocolate Transfer Sheets Special sheets with ready-made designs that transfer directly onto chocolate for adding decorative patterns to chocolate work.
• Kroma Kolors Airbrush Colors Liquid food colors designed for airbrushing applications, providing vibrant colors for cake decorating. Available in multiple sizes and colors, all Kosher and Halal certified, FDA and EU approved.
• Kroma Flow Paste Concentrated food coloring paste for cake decorating and bakery coloring applications, ranging from delicate shadings to vibrant colors. Kosher and Halal certified.
• Edible Printer Inks Edible inks compatible with Canon, Epson, and Brother printers for printing edible images onto Frosting Sheets. Available in various colors and bottle sizes.
• Edible Ink Pens Edible ink pens for stenciling, stamping, outlining designs, or freehand drawing on Frosting Sheets and other edible surfaces.
• Kopyrite Projector (KR100) Entry-level projector for cake decorators and smaller bakeries. Features a 300W color-corrected lamp, 360-degree swivel head for wall or ceiling projection, and enlarges 6x6 inch images up to 2500% horizontally or 400% vertically. Priced at $280.
• K1000 Projector Professional projector for volume bakeries with dual 250W color-corrected lamps (500W total), auto shut-off feature, works in normal lighting conditions, and enlarges up to 400% or reduces to 70%. Priced at $475.
• Kobra Projector (K5000) Professional-grade projector for artists and illustrators. Projects full-page originals up to 8.5x11 inches, includes a 3-element precision lens, and enlarges up to 300% or reduces to 50%. Priced at $550.
• 300XK Projector Versatile best-selling drawing projector for artists, decorators, and cake decorators. Features a 250W lamp, enlarges 6x6 inch images up to 300% vertically or 2500% horizontally with optional extension tube. Priced at $225.
• Kwik-Draw Projector (KD200) Horizontal projector for artists working at easels or creating wall murals. Features a 250W lamp and enlarges 6x6 inch images up to 2500% horizontally. 8 lbs portable. Priced at $150.
• Single Action Airbrush Gravity feed airbrushes with special crown cap to reduce clogging and splattering. Available in small (1/16 oz) and large (1/3 oz) color cup sizes.
• Airmaster Compressor with Airbrush Professional compressor with adjustable 0-30 psi air pressure, maintenance-free enclosed ABS cabinet, includes airbrush holder. Available in Red and Purple. Priced at $250.
• Kroma Jet-2 Compressor with Airbrush Compact, quiet compressor delivering gentle 8 psi for fine lines and subtle shadings. Includes single-action airbrush. Ideal for novice or home cake decorators. Priced at $175.
• KwikScan VIII Printing System All-in-one Epson printer, scanner, and copier system for edible printing on 8.5x11 inch Frosting Sheets. Includes edible inks and two packs of Frosting Sheets.
• Klear Kake Band Clear acetate band for wrapping around cakes to display filling layers. 500 feet per roll, available in 2, 2.5, 3, and 4 inch widths.
• Decorating Bags Disposable plastic cake decorating bags. 100 strong, clear bags per pack. Available in 10, 14, and 20 inch sizes.
• Karousel Turntable Cake decorating turntable with free-spinning ball bearing system. Available in battery-operated (2rpm) or electric variable-speed (0-10rpm) models. Handles cakes up to 100 lbs. Priced from $150 to $200.
• Piping Gel Clear piping gel for cake decorating, colorable with Kroma Kolors. Available in 5 lb or 30 lb case sizes.
• Airbrush Cleaning Fluid Specially formulated cleaner for maintaining airbrushes, removing residue and preventing clogging. Available in 4oz, 8oz, Quart, and Gallon sizes.
• KakePrints Design Software Free web-based edible imaging design software for registered users who purchase Kopykake Frosting Sheets. Works on Windows, Macs, and Tablets without downloads. Allows users to create designs for all frosting sheet shapes and sizes and save as ready-to-print PDF or request custom printing from Kopykake.
• Kustom Printing Services Custom design and printing services where customers can submit designs to have their images professionally printed on frosting sheets. Quarter sheet sizes start at $20 for the first sheet plus $3-$4 per additional identical sheet; half sheet sizes start at $25 plus $5-$6 per additional sheet. Bulk discounts available for 100+ sheet orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decorators can complete more cakes in a day than they could in a week
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wilton Brands: The largest US cake decorating supplies brand, offering icings, colorings, decorating tools, pans, and turntables across retail and DTC channels. Most direct competitor to Kopykake in the cake decorating ecosystem, with broader product breadth but less specialization in projectors and edible imaging.
• PME Cake: UK-based cake decorating supplies brand offering sugarcraft tools, fondant, colorings, and decorating equipment. Comparable to Kopykake across cake decorating consumables and tools, with strong international (especially UK/European) presence where Kopykake is underserved.
• LorAnn Oils: Manufacturer of baking flavorings, food colorings, and specialty ingredients including edible inks. Closely overlaps with Kopykake's Kroma Kolors product line and edible printing consumables, serving professional and home bakers through similar channels.
• Renshaw: Major supplier of fondant, icing, marzipan, and edible decorations for cake decorating. Comparable to Kopykake in the edible decoration and icing product categories, with strong presence in UK bakeries and growing US distribution.
• Fat Daddio's: Manufacturer of professional bakeware including cake pans, cookie sheets, and specialty baking tools. Adjacent to Kopykake in the professional/semi-professional bakery supplies category, often sold to similar customer segments through baking supply retailers.
• Ateco: Manufacturer of professional cake decorating tools including piping tips, bags, turntables, and decorating supplies. Direct competitor in the cake decorating supplies category, particularly overlapping with Kopykake's decorating accessories and turntable products.
• Artograph: Manufacturer of art and image projectors used by artists, decorators, and illustrators for tracing and enlargement. Directly comparable to Kopykake's projector line (Kopyrite, K1000, Kobra), serving the same artist and decorator segments with similar optical projection technology.
• Magic Line: Manufacturer of professional-grade bakeware and cake decorating tools including pans, spatulas, and decorating supplies. Overlaps with Kopykake in the cake decorating accessories category, primarily serving professional bakeries.

Regional players

• Squires Kitchen: UK-based cake decorating supplies brand offering tools, colorings, edible decorations, and sugarcraft equipment. Comparable product portfolio to Kopykake but primarily serves the UK and European markets, providing a regional comparison point.

Emerging players

• DecoPac: Specialist in edible cake decorations and printed images for retail bakeries and grocery in-store bakeries. Directly comparable to Kopykake's Frosting Sheets and custom printing services, particularly in the commercial bakery segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kopykake
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ-r1hHA3BymkEM-I8XUPJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/kopykake
• Instagraminstagram.com/kopykake
• Pinterestpinterest.com/kopykake
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kopykake-enterprises

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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