The Bankery LLC

What The Bankery LLC does

The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste, LLC operates a dual-brand artisan bakery and florist out of two adjoining storefronts at 87 and 93 Water Street in the historic Flat Iron district of Skowhegan, Maine. Founded in 2008 by Michael Hunt (custom cake decorating) and Matt DuBois (classical pastry arts), the company expanded in 2010 by acquiring the neighboring Skowhegan Fleuriste & Formalwear flower shop and added a third partner, Mike DuBois, in 2011. Core offerings include from-scratch baked goods (pastries, breads, custom cakes, meals to go), fresh-cut flowers and custom floral arrangements, and bundled wedding services combining cakes, florals, and tuxedo rentals through a partnership with Jim's Formal Wear. A portfolio of 300+ cake designs, gift items including Stonewall Kitchen products, and active community sponsorship across local festivals round out the product mix.

The business operates primarily as direct-to-consumer, anchored by physical retail Tuesday–Saturday, with secondary e-commerce channels (shopthebankery.com and skowheganfleuriste.net) and e-gift cards extending reach. Delivery covers 40+ Maine towns with statewide delivery available for weddings and special events. Revenue derives from one-time transactions across bakery items, floral arrangements, wedding packages, gift retail, and formalwear rentals — no subscriptions or contracts are disclosed. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) and community-event participation rather than paid acquisition or sophisticated digital channels. Technology stack, AI/ML usage, and pricing are not publicly disclosed.

The company is privately held with three co-owners, ~9 total employees, no institutional or external funding, and no public filings. Customer base is fragmented across residential consumers, wedding parties, local corporate clients, and community events. Operating geographies are limited to Maine with no international footprint.

Name

The Bankery LLC

Legal name

The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste, LLC

Website

https://thebankerycakes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste is a privately held artisan bakery and florist in Skowhegan, Maine, serving residential consumers and wedding parties with from-scratch baked goods, custom cakes, floral arrangements, and bundled wedding services across 40+ Maine towns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Bakery

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Artisanal & Craft Bakeries (CRAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cake Shops & Custom Celebration Cakes (THAFAFAC), Bread & Pastry Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Artisan bakery
• Custom cakes
• Floral arrangements
• Wedding services
• Pastry shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Skowhegan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bakery Operations: Revenue from artisan bakery items including pastries, breads, custom cakes, and meals to go. Core revenue driver for the business.
2. Floral Arrangements: Revenue from fresh cut flowers and floral arrangements through Skowhegan Fleuriste at 93 Water Street.
3. Wedding Services: Comprehensive wedding solutions including custom wedding cakes, floral arrangements, and tuxedo rentals through partner Jim's Formal Wear. Involves dedicated consultations and planning support.
4. Gift Items: Retail sales of gift items including soaps, candles, and Stonewall Kitchen products (jams, sauces, mixes).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Bankery is an artisan bakery and custom cake shop producing from-scratch pastries, breads, custom cakes, meals-to-go, and gift items. Through its sister brand Skowhegan Fleuriste, it sells fresh-cut flowers, silk arrangements, plants, and custom floral designs. The company also offers full-service wedding solutions bundling custom wedding cakes, bridal and event florals, and tuxedo rentals into a single coordinated offering.

Product overview

The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste is a dual-brand artisan bakery and flower shop located in Skowhegan, Maine. The business operates two core product lines: The Bankery (artisan bakery and custom cake shop) and Skowhegan Fleuriste (flower shop and floral arrangements). The bakery offers from-scratch baked goods including pastries, custom cakes for all occasions, and meals to go. The flower shop provides fresh-cut flowers, silk arrangements, plants, and custom floral designs for events and occasions. The company also offers integrated wedding services combining cakes, flowers, and formalwear rentals, making it a one-stop shop for events and gatherings. The business was founded in fall 2008 and expanded in 2010 to include the flower shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Bankery (Artisan Bakery) Artisan bakery and custom cake shop offering from-scratch baked goods including pastries, breads, custom cakes, meals to go, and Stonewall Kitchen products, located in the historic Flat Iron district of Skowhegan, Maine. Targets individual consumers and local Maine customers seeking premium baked goods.
• Skowhegan Fleuriste (Floral Shop) Floral shop offering fresh-cut flowers, silk arrangements, indoor/outdoor plants, and custom floral designs for all occasions including weddings, funerals, and holidays, with flower delivery and staging services.
• Custom Cakes Custom-designed cakes for weddings, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, baby showers, retirements, holidays, and religious events, with portfolio of more than 300 designs including sculpted cakes, tiered cakes, sheet cakes, and sculpted figurines.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding offerings including wedding consultations, bridal bouquets, ceremony and reception flowers, floral archways, wedding cakes (single, tiered, and sheet), cupcakes, dessert bars, and tuxedo rentals. Provides statewide delivery across Maine.
• Formalwear Rentals Tuxedo and suit rentals for weddings and formal events offered through the Jim's Formalwear partnership, with in-house fitting and rent-5-get-1-free promotions.
• Meals To Go Ready-to-eat meals including daily lunch specials, turkey pies, tourtiere pies, meat and veggie lasagna, quiche, and soups, sold from the Water Street bakery storefront.
• Fine Pastries Artisan pastries including French cream horns, croissants, scones, cheesecake, cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls, tiramisu, cannolis, mousse delights, and fruit tarts.
• Gift Items Gift items including Bankery soaps, Bankery candles, Stonewall Kitchen products, locally-crafted jewelry, floral wreaths, and greeting cards sold at the Water Street storefronts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jim's Formal WearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for tuxedo rentals as part of comprehensive wedding services. The Bankery offers complete wedding solutions including custom wedding cakes, floral arrangements, and formalwear rentals through this partnership, allowing couples to coordinate multiple wedding needs under one roof.
• Stonewall KitchenminorOthersStonewall Kitchen products including jams, sauces, and mixes are available for purchase at The Bankery as retail gift items. This partnership provides additional product offerings for bakery customers.
• Society of American FloristsminorOthersIndustry membership organization for florists. Affiliation indicates professional standing in the floral industry.
• Main Street SkowheganminorOthersLocal Main Street program supporting economic development in downtown Skowhegan. The Bankery is an active member of this community organization.
• Maine Grain AllianceminorOthersRegional organization supporting grain-based businesses and local grain economies in Maine. Affiliation aligns with The Bankery's artisan bakery focus using quality ingredients.
• Skowhegan Economic Development CorporationminorOthersLocal economic development organization. Owner serves on the board, indicating community leadership and local business advocacy.
• Maine Community FoundationminorOthersStatewide community foundation supporting Maine communities. The Bankery maintains affiliation with this organization as part of community engagement.
• Maine State Florists and Growers AssociationminorOthersState-level trade association for florists and flower growers in Maine. Affiliation supports the Skowhegan Fleuriste business operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 1-800-Flowers.com: National floral and gifting retailer and platform. Comparable as a scaled floral and gift delivery business that competes with Skowhegan Fleuriste for floral and event customers.
• Edible Arrangements: National franchise specializing in fruit-based arrangements and gift delivery. Comparable as a scaled, gifting-focused retail and delivery brand competing for celebration and gift occasions.
• Teleflora: National floral delivery network connecting local florists with customers. Comparable as an established floral delivery competitor whose member florists overlap with The Bankery's flower shop service.

Regional players

• King Arthur Baking Company: Vermont-based baking brand with strong New England presence, education, and baking supply retail. Comparable through Maine Grain Alliance affiliation overlap and artisanal baking identity.
• Stonewall Kitchen: Maine-based specialty food brand whose jams, sauces, and mixes are sold at The Bankery as retail gift items. Comparable as a Maine-based premium food brand with shared distribution and customer base.
• Standard Baking Co. Artisan bakery in Portland, Maine, producing from-scratch breads and pastries. Comparable as a Maine-based scratch artisan bakery with similar product mix and wholesale/retail distribution.

Direct peers

• Carlo's Bakery: Custom cake specialty bakery famous for sculpted and tiered cakes. Directly comparable in custom cake catalog breadth (parallel to the 300+ cake design portfolio) and DTC retail cake positioning.
• Nothing Bundt Cakes: Specialty retail bakery focused on custom-decorated celebration cakes for personal occasions. Comparable product mix (custom cakes, gifting, event cakes) and DTC retail model.
• SusieCakes: Specialty bakery offering from-scratch cakes, cupcakes, and desserts with a strong custom celebration cake focus. Comparable artisanal scratch-baking positioning and DTC retail storefront model.
• Magnolia Bakery: Iconic custom cake and pastry bakery known for from-scratch baked goods and celebration cakes. Comparable as a specialty retail bakery with strong custom cake identification and DTC retail presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBankery
• Instagraminstagram.com/skowheganfleuriste.bankery/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@thebankery.skowhegan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-bankery-llc

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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